Visiting Assistant Professor of French

Montana State University, United States

Updated: 29 days ago
Location: Bozeman, MONTANA
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Position Details
Position Information


Announcement Number FAC - VA - 24137
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Galen Brokaw
Department Head
(406) 994-6448
[email protected]
Classification Title Instructor
Working Title Visiting Assistant Professor of French
Brief Position Overview
The Department of Modern Languages & Literatures at Montana State University-Bozeman invites applications for a full-time, Visiting Assistant Professor of French & Francophone Studies position starting August 15, 2024. The initial appointment will be for one year with potential for renewal. We are looking for an exceptional teacher with a track record of teaching both lower and upper-division French courses at the university level. The position, open to all fields of specialization, involves a typical teaching load of six courses per year, including language classes across all levels, survey courses, and undergraduate seminars. In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to advise students and engage in both scholarship and service activities.
Faculty Tenure Track No
Faculty Rank Visiting Assistant Professor of French
Position Number 4A3026
Department Modern Languages & Literature
Division College of Letters & Science
Appointment Type Non-Tenure Track
Contract Term Academic Year
Semester Fall & Spring
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Union Affiliation AFMSU
FTE 1.0
Benefits Eligible Eligible
Salary Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.
Contract Type LOA
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Recruitment Type Open

Position Details


General Statement
The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at Montana State University is recruiting a Visiting Assistant Professor in French.
We seek individuals who work professionally and effectively with diverse individuals, possess effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and have the ability to contribute positively to the academic success of the students and the mission of Montana State University.
Duties and Responsibilities
Teach six courses per year, conduct research, advise students, and participate in departmental and university service and community outreach. Duties include advising majors and minors.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
  • Masters Degree in French (or the equivalent degree from a foreign university/educational institution).
  • Specialization is open; ability to teach a full range of language and culture courses in French and English.
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    Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
  • PhD in French (or the equivalent degree from a foreign university/educational institution).
  • Preference for interdisciplinary approaches to contemporary literature, culture, and languages for the professions.
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    The Successful Candidate Will
    • Have effective interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate successfully and maintain cooperative working relationships with faculty, staff, and students.
    Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
    Please apply online and upload the following:
    • Cover Letter addressing the Required and Preferred Qualifications
    • Curriculum Vitae
    • A List of Three (3) Professional References – their names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses. Please note: Three (3) professional references are required upon applying for the position. They must be included in your application. These individuals will receive a direct request from the search committee to submit confidential letters of recommendation.


    This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
    Physical Demands
    Normal classroom environment.
    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
    The Program
    The Department
    Modern Languages & Literatures offers a B.A. Degree with concentrations in Asian Studies, German Studies, French & Francophone Studies, Hispanic Studies, and Latin American & Latino Studies. Teaching options in French, German, and Spanish are also offered.
    The faculty is comprised of nine Tenure-Track members and an equal number of non-Tenure-Track instructors.
    The College
    The College of Letters and Science (L&S), the largest center for learning, teaching and research at Montana State University, offers students an excellent liberal arts and sciences education in nearly 50 majors, 25 minors and over 25 graduate degrees within the four areas of the humanities, natural sciences, mathematics and social sciences.
    Building on the great strength of our traditional disciplines, the college provides exciting opportunities for faculty and students at the cutting edge of interdisciplinary inquiry. L&S is dedicated to supporting student success, discovering and disseminating new knowledge, and providing an atmosphere in which discovery and learning are integrated and valued. L&S is at the confluence of intellectual tradition, discovery, and innovation.

    Posting Detail Information


    Number of Vacancies 1
    Desired Start Date August 15, 2024
    Position End Date (if temporary) 05/15/2025
    Open Date
    Close Date
    Applications will be:
    Screening of applications will begin on April 24, 2024; however applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. For inquiries, contact Professor Ada Giusti at [email protected] .
    Special Instructions
    Required application materials:
    • Cover Letter addressing the Required and Preferred Qualifications
    • Curriculum vitae
    • A concise statement of teaching philosophy (not exceeding one page)
    • Three confidential letters of recommendation (with at least one that offers evidence of teaching excellence).
    • Evidence of teaching effectiveness (such as course evaluations and/or supervisor reviews)
    • Sample syllabus.
    Diversity Statement

    Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples. https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment/dualcareer.html .

    In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile. https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment-guidelines/affirmative_action_plan.html .

    MSU’s Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Website: https://www.montana.edu/policy/discrimination/index.html .

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