International Fellow (French House)

Location Type: Remote: open to all US residents

 

Job Requisition:
JR101173 International Fellow (French House) (Open)

Job Posting Title:
International Fellow (French House)

Department:
CC00095 WM001 | PROV | Modern Languages Dept

Job Family:
Faculty – Adjunct

Job Requisition Primary Location:
Washington Hall

Primary Job Posting Location:
William & Mary

Job Description Summary:
THIS IS A CONFIDENTIAL REQUISITION, PLEASE APPLY BY INVITE ONLY.

The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures offers courses in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian and Hispanic languages, literatures and cultures. Integral to these programs are the “Language Houses”: a cluster of dormitories assigned to each language program where undergraduate students live on the William & Mary campus; these dormitories are part of a residence hall known as the Global Village. Each Language House hosts an International Fellow with native or near-native proficiency in the target language and serves as a cultural ambassador for their country and language. The International Fellow encourages active use of the target language and assists in organizing and supporting cultural activities that include, but are not limited to, weekly conversation hours for students at different proficiency levels, film nights, cultural celebrations, cooking classes, and other events among Houses.

The International Fellow lives in a single room within the Global Village and shares communal spaces (such as living room, kitchen, and gender-neutral single-use hall bathrooms) with students. Students in these houses are expected to speak the target language in their daily social encounters in the House.

The International Fellow has educational/cultural, public relations/liaison, and administrative responsibilities while living in the House. The Fellow will work with the Faculty House Advisor to coordinate House activities that meet the needs of the residents. In addition to expanding program visibility on campus as well as on social media platforms, the Fellow may be asked to assist the language program in organizing receptions for visiting speakers or artists, lectures, film showings, dinners, study abroad orientation sessions, and other joint events held either at the House, on campus, or in the community at large.

The International Fellow will demonstrate openness to sharing their culture with pride and curiosity while fostering a cooperative environment that welcomes and values the perspectives of others. The International Fellow is expected to work Monday through Friday, and occasionally weekends, at the minimum of 20 hours and no more than 29 hours per week as per state policy. While most of the Fellow’s active work will be in the late afternoon and early evening hours when the students are available after classes, some activities and mandatory meetings will occur during regular business hours.

Job Description:

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in education or related field or equivalent experience and qualifications.
• Native or near-native speaker fluency in the target language.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in English.
• Competency managing social media platforms (such as Instagram).
• Experience working with different populations.
• Strong attention to details.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated flexibility, problem-solving, and resilience in dynamic environments, with the ability to adjust priorities and approaches as needed.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently.

Applicants must apply online at https://go.wm.edu/VphZB3.

All applications must consist of the following materials for full consideration; (Please note: No more than 5 individual documents may be uploaded into the upload field provided. Each individual file must not exceed a size limit of 5MB. If necessary, candidates can compress multiple files into a single zip file for upload):

1. Cover Letter

2. Resume

3. A reference page with the contact information (including names, email addresses, and phone numbers) for three references.

Applicants are encouraged to reflect on teaching and mentoring practices that advance academic excellence and success of all learners/scholars in Modern Languages & Literatures in any of the aforementioned required documents.

Candidates who reach the short-list (Zoom) interview stage will be prompted to submit online the names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted by the system with instructions for how to submit a letter of reference.

Conditions of employment:

• This is a restricted position, subject to the continued availability of funding.
• This part-time position is restricted to the term in which it is assigned and hired and is not eligible for benefits.
• This position may require additional hours beyond the typical work week, including occasional overnight and weekend work as needed to meet the business needs of the operation.
• All part-time employees are subject to the limitations of the Virginia Manpower Control Program and total hours worked may not exceed, on average, 29 hours per week, over the course of a twelve-month period beginning May 1 each year.

Additional Job Description:

Job Profile:
JP0738 – Adjunct Professor NTE – Exempt – Salary – S99

Qualifications:

Recruiting Start Date:
2025-12-02

Review Date:
2025-12-15

Position Restrictions:

EEO is the Law. Applicants can learn more about William & Mary’s status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the “Know Your Rights” poster published by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal

Background Check: William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Remote Work Disclaimer: Remote work eligibility is not guaranteed and is subject to approval. Employee eligibility depends on the likelihood of the employee succeeding in a remote work arrangement and the supervisor’s ability to manage remote workers. Departments and/or Human Resources may amend, alter, change, delete, or modify eligibility.