Assistant Professor

East Carolina University, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Greenville, SOUTH CAROLINA
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Position Information


Job Title Assistant Professor
Position Number 936029
Vacancy Open to All Candidates
Department AAH Foreign Languages
Department Homepage foreign.ecu.edu
Advertising Department FOREIGN LANG & LIT, DEPT OF
Division Academic Affairs
Classification Title Assistant Professor
Working Title Assistant Professor
Number of Vacancies 1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.0
Full Time or Part Time Full Time
Recruitment Range Commensurate with Qualifications
Position Location (City) Greenville
Position Type Faculty (Teaching)
Job Category Faculty (Teaching)
Organizational Unit Overview
East Carolina University (ECU, https://www.ecu.edu ), a member of the 17-campus University of North Carolina System, is committed to being a national model for student success, regional transformation, and public service. Through education, research, health care, community engagement, cultural enrichment and more, ECU enhances the quality of life for our students, our state, and our world, and is launching an exciting strategic plan for 2023-2023, Future Focused – Innovation Driven. ECU enrolls around 28,000 students annually, with over 5,500 pursuing graduate or professional degrees. ECU is classified as an R2-Doctoral/Research Intensive University and is located in Greenville, NC (est. pop. 90,000). Greenville is a vibrant, growing, and diverse community that offers a college-town atmosphere, a temperate climate, and outstanding cultural and outdoor recreational opportunities along with an affordable cost of living.
The Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences (https://thcas.ecu.edu/ ) is home to sixteen academic departments, several interdisciplinary research centers, and a number of inter- and multi-disciplinary programs (https://thcas.ecu.edu/undergraduate-programs/ ) including Ethnic Studies, International Studies, Religious Studies and African and African American Studies (AAAS). The comparative nature of these programs encourages faculty collaboration and provides students with opportunities to focus on coursework and research and creative activity to facilitate their international and global interests. The College is committed to enriching the lives of students, faculty, and staff by providing a diverse academic community where the exchange of ideas, knowledge and perspectives is an active part of living and learning.
The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures (https://foreign.ecu.edu/ ) is a diverse, research-active, and collegial unit that offers a Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Languages and Literatures with eight concentration areas: French, French Education, German, German Education, Hispanic Studies, Hispanic Studies Education, Global Studies and Classical Studies; minors in French, German, and Hispanic Studies; as well as a Master of Arts in Hispanic Studies. The department embraces the literatures, linguistics, and cultures associated with the languages in our unit. Faculty routinely collaborate with colleagues throughout the university on discipline-based research, community-engaged research, creative activity, academic programming, and co- and extra-curricular activities. Frequent partners include Public Health, History, Marriage and Family Therapy, and multiple areas in the College of Education, as well as the Honors College, the Office of Global Affairs, and local nonprofits addressing needs in the community. Faculty leaders from the department direct the University’s Quality Enhancement Program (QEP), which aims to develop students’ intercultural competence. Featuring a variety of faculty-led study abroad programs in Latin America and Europe, the Department is interested in pursuing other such opportunities in Africa or the Caribbean. The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures is committed to fulfilling ECU’s Strategic Plan vision to foster an inclusive environment that welcomes a broad representation of persons and perspectives.
Job Duties
The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin August 2024. We seek candidates in French and Francophone Studies with an active scholarly agenda in the literatures and cultures of the French-speaking African diaspora in one or more of the following areas: Caribbean, Mediterranean, or Indian Ocean, including the diaspora in France and Europe or in transnational and transcultural studies. Candidates will conduct research rooted in the 20th and/or 21st centuries and in one or more transdisciplinary field(s), including, but not limited to, visual studies, environmental studies, ethnic studies, gender and sexuality studies, or performance studies. The successful candidate will be expected to generate high quality (in content and style) publications which reveal consistent research efforts.
We also seek candidates with potential for or demonstrated excellence in teaching. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate language, literature, and culture courses in the French program, general-education courses in English in the Global Studies program, and core and concentration courses for the African and African American Studies program. New courses may be developed and all courses may be taught in face-to-face, hybrid, and/or online formats.
The successful candidate also will play an active role in student recruitment to programs of study within the department and to the African and African American Studies program. Further service to the university, community, and profession is expected
Minimum Education/Experience
Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in French Language and Literature or a closely related field is required. However, ABD candidates may be considered. For ABD candidates, initial appointment will be at the probationary-term rank of Assistant Professor. ABD candidates must have the terminal degree conferred prior to first reappointment.
Qualifying degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Native or near-native fluency in French and English is required.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation
None
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
Special Instructions to Applicant
Application materials should be submitted online at www.jobs.ecu.edu using the position number 936029.
Required application materials include:
1. A cover letter indicating interest in the position
2. A Curriculum Vitae
3. A writing sample in English
Candidates should also supply contact information for 3 current references. Letters of recommendation will be obtained through the PeopleAdmin system utilizing the requested 3 current references the candidate adds. Official transcript is required upon employment.
Additional Instructions to Applicant

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.
Job Open Date 10/23/2023
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.
Initial Screening Begins 11/22/2023
Rank Level Assistant Professor
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/66460
AA/EOE
East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. We encourage qualified applicants from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a disability, and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.
Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department of Human Resources at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA[email protected] .
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Office of Human Resources Contact Information
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to [email protected]. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.

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