Assistant Professor of French

The Department of World Languages, Literatures, & Cultures at High Point University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of French (Non-Tenure Track). The position is to begin in August 2025. This is a renewable post with a 4/3 teaching load.

Area of specialization is open. The successful candidate will be expected to teach primarily beginning and intermediate language courses.

We are particularly interested in candidates well versed in current pedagogies and those who take an innovative approach to teaching French language at the introductory and intermediate levels.

Experience and interest in program development and retention are desirable qualifications.

Requirements: PhD in French (in hand by date of appointment) or related field, near native or native fluency in French and English. Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate language teaching is critical. Work authorization is required as High Point University doesn't support H1B visa.

Review of applications will begin on November 20th and continue until the position is filled.

The following documents are to be attached: (1) cover letter; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., quantitative ratings of instruction or peer evaluations); (4) a statement of teaching philosophy; and (5) three professional references.

Please contact Dr. Benoît Leclercq, Director of French (~~~), or Dr Daliang Wang, Chair of the Department (~~~) with questions about this position.