DEPARTMENT:   Languages

POSITION TITLE:  Lecturer

POSITION IS:  Full-time/9 months/Non-tenure-track

POSTING DATE:  May 2, 2008

CLOSING DATE:   May 19, 2008

DATE AVAILABLE:  August 16, 2008

Department of Languages – Lecturer in French

 Full-time lectureship in French, beginning on August 16, 2008.  One year appointment with the possibility of renewal to teach French language, literature, and culture at all undergraduate levels.  M.A. degree or equivalent in foreign languages or related field.  Experience teaching French to American undergraduates according to proficiency/competency approaches required.  Training to teach French as a second language preferred.  Demonstrated “Advanced High” level proficiency as described in the ACTFL scale in all modalities in French and English.  Teaching load is four courses per semester.  Full participation in all departmental activities is expected, including placement testing and exit evaluations. 

 Please send a letter of application, up-to-date curriculum vitae, transcripts of graduate work, and a list of at least three academic references with contact information to Dr. Francisco Penas-Bermejo, Chair, Department of Languages, University of Dayton, Dayton, OH  45469-1539 or send these documents electronically to Francisco, Penas-Bermejo@ notes.udayton.edu.  Review of applications will begin May 19, 2008 and continue until the position is filled.

 The University of Dayton, a comprehensive Catholic and Marianist University founded by the society of Mary in 1850, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  The University of Dayton is committed to increasing diversity in faculty.  Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.