Instructor Pool – 2024/2025: French

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Company: Oregon State University

Position Details

Position Information

Department
Sch Lang, Culture & Soc (CLA)

Position Title
Instructor

Job Title
Instructor Pool – 2024/2025: French

Appointment Type
Academic Faculty

Job Location
Corvallis

Benefits Eligible
Dependent: Hours Worked/Duration

Remote or Hybrid option?
Yes

Job Summary

World Languages and Cultures (WLC) in the School of Language, Culture, and Society invites applications for one or more fixed-term, non-tenure-track full/part-time French Instructor positions to teach on a term-by-term basis for the 2024-2025 academic year. Some of these appointments may be reviewed for renewal or transition to an instructional position on an annual basis at the discretion of the Director.
Instructors may be needed to teach 1 to 4 on-campus or Ecampus undergraduate courses in French.

The primary mission of the World Languages and Cultures program is undergraduate education in language and culture. The program currently offers BA degrees in French, German, and Spanish both online and through the main Corvallis campus. The program offers undergraduate minors in Asian Language and Culture (with concentrations in Chinese or Japanese), French, German, and Spanish as well as basic language instruction in Korean. WLC provides cultural education about additional regions and courses in linguistics to English speakers.

The WLC program promotes a view of language that acknowledges the fundamental multilingual nature of world cultures and recognizes that identities, languages, and cultures may transcend political borders. WLC faculty seek to create a transformative learning environment that encourages inquisitiveness, critical thinking, and empathy around issues of language and culture.

World Languages and Cultures is part of the School of Language, Culture, and Society, which also includes Anthropology, College Student Services Administration, Ethnic Studies, and Women Studies. The School has a central focus on global justice with emphases in social and environment justice, food insecurity, and Latino/a studies.

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves – we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS:

• Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
• 217k+ alumni worldwide
• For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:
Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.

Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

Key Responsibilities

100% – Instruction:

Will administer and teach undergraduate courses in French. Hold regular office hours to assist students with coursework and answer questions regarding curriculum.

What You Will Need

MA or MAT in French, education, or a related field.

Evidence of teaching French or related field at the college and/or university level.

Native or near-native proficiency in English and French.

Availability on short notice.

Evident commitment to educational equity.

What We Would Like You to Have

A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Pay Method
Salary

Pay Period
1st through the last day of the month

Pay Date
Last working day of the month

Recommended Full-Time Salary Range
Salary is commensurate with skills, education and experience.

Link to Position Description

https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/134804

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
P08411UF

Number of Vacancies
Multiple

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date
09/16/2024

Anticipated Appointment End Date
06/15/2025

Posting Date
08/21/2024

Full Consideration Date

Closing Date
06/15/2025

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search
Competitive / External – open to ALL qualified applicants

Special Instructions to Applicants

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A Curriculum Vitae

2) A Cover Letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position; and

3) Evidence of teaching excellence, such as student, peer or mentor evaluations (Upload as Statement of Teaching).

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

For additional information, please contact:
Karen Mills
kmills@oregonstate.edu.

Applications will be considered throughout the 2024-2025 academic year.

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

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