Santa Clara University
Assistant Teaching Professor position in French & Francophone Studies
Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, California, us, 95053
Overview
Assistant Teaching Professor position in French & Francophone Studies. Regular, full-time, renewable, non-tenure track faculty position. Salary Range: The salary range is $80,008 to $88,883. Offers within that range will be based on years of university teaching experience at the university/college level. The position provides generous benefits. The University has a rental assistance program for which assistant teaching professors are eligible to apply. For details, please refer to Rental Assistance. Purpose
The department of Modern Languages & Literatures at Santa Clara University (SCU), a Jesuit, Catholic university, invites applications for a full-time, renewable, non-tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor in French & Francophone Studies. SCU is a welcoming and inclusive community of teaching scholars whose work is grounded in the university\'s fundamental values. Those values, which include academic excellence, social justice, and community engagement, are infused with a culture of care that defines our community—upholding the dignity of all. The university draws on the resources of the greater Bay Area, including Silicon Valley, where we are located. We are seeking to hire a candidate who can demonstrate superior pedagogical acumen and instructional effectiveness at the lower-division level, and who has the ability to build curricular connections with other disciplines (such as STEM, Business, Political Science, International Relations, Communication…). We are particularly interested in candidates whose area of specialization focuses on contemporary French & Francophone cultures and who has the ability to combine their expertise with other areas of need such as French for professional purposes, Environmental studies, medical humanities, translation and translingual pedagogies that would help us better serve a diverse body of students. Ability to speak Spanish is highly desirable but not required. We expect the candidate to actively contribute to our curriculum which combines rigorous training in language and cultures with a variety of opportunities for internships, independent research and cross-cultural interactions—perfect for students considering global careers in business, international relations or government related positions. The candidate should also expect to engage in collaborative work to support our curriculum development as well as our outreach and community-engagement efforts. The successful candidate will start on September 1, 2026. This is primarily a teaching position. The teaching load consists of seven courses (primarily lower-division language courses and Core courses in English), distributed across three quarters (e.g., 2-3-2), which constitutes 70% of any annual evaluation. The successful candidate will also be expected to engage in professional activity (15%), and service (15%) to the department, college, and university. Assistant Teaching Professors are appointed for an initial term of three years. Reappointment to subsequent terms of three years depends upon the availability of funds, persistent programmatic need, and superior teaching, service, and professional activity. Promotion to Associate Teaching Professor and then Teaching Professor is possible under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. As with most of the departments in the College of Arts and Sciences, the Department of Modern Languages & Literatures is strictly an undergraduate program. Experience working with diverse groups of students is valued. Required Qualifications
The following are required of all candidates: Ph.D. in French & Francophone Studies, or a related field, with a specialization in Contemporary French & Francophone Cultures. Evidence of at least two years of excellence in teaching as instructor of record in French language at the university level. Demonstrated potential for effective and inclusive teaching and mentoring of a diverse undergraduate student population. Demonstrated expertise with communicatively-oriented, proficiency-oriented and Standards-based language instruction and assessment at the lower division level. Native or near native proficiency (oral & written production and comprehension) skills in French (including all varieties: European, Caribbean, North American, African, etc.), and English. Solid proficiency with digital technologies and social media as they relate to teaching and service. Evidence of creativity in curriculum innovation. Ability and interest in enhancing students\' learning experience outside of the classroom, including organizing cultural events, academic presentations, internships, etc. Ability to work in a collegial and collaborative manner to contribute to departmental goals and priorities. Demonstrate understanding and support of the University\'s Jesuit mission. Preferred Qualifications
Ability to design and teach courses that connect with other disciplines (e.g., STEM, Business, Political Science, International Relations, Communication, Public Health...) and for Core Curriculum (courses in English). Experience with instructional technologies. Experience implementing experiential, and/or project-based learning. Demonstrated success in program development is desirable. Interest and potential in mentoring undergraduates for internships. Ability to teach French for the Professions. Ability to speak Spanish. Responsibilities
Teaching Professors at SCU are expected to balance teaching, professional activity, and service. This is an in-person position. Duties include: teach courses as assigned which may include elementary through advanced courses in language and culture, and CORE courses in English. Teaching load is 7 courses over 3 quarters per year. Design creative learning experiences, provide students timely feedback, measure student learning outcomes within the context of departmental and Core objectives and the ACTFL World Readiness Standards, and submit grades by the designated deadline. Maintain weekly office hours on campus, serve as an advisor and mentor to students, participate in curricular design and assessment projects, collaborate with colleagues to enhance learning outside the classroom (e.g., organizing cultural events, internships) and promote the French & Francophone Studies program. Engage in professional activity appropriate to the discipline and contribute to teaching. Fulfill other instructional, academic, and service duties as assigned by the Chair or Dean. Teaching and Advising Teach lower- and upper-division courses in the major and university core curriculum, as assigned by the chair. SCU uses the quarter system; an Assistant Teaching Professor will typically teach two courses in two quarters and three courses in the third. High-quality teaching is prioritized; significant faculty-student interaction is expected. The university offers several opportunities to develop teaching skills through Faculty Development, teaching and technology grants, communities of practice, teaching mentors, and a scholarship of teaching and learning faculty group. Teaching will be evaluated according to the Teaching Effectiveness Standards and Evaluation document. Ignatian pedagogy, a hallmark of Jesuit, Catholic universities, emphasizes cura personalis. Information about teaching expectations and policies is available here. Professional Activity Engage in professional activity, which for non-tenure track faculty on the Teaching Professor track refers to scholarly or creative work, professional practice, or other active engagement in a discipline that enables a faculty member to remain current in that area and vital as a teacher. Examples include attendance or presentations at conferences, occasional publications, creative work, and professional practice. Faculty in the Teaching Professor ranks are not held to the same standards of scholarship as tenure-track faculty. Service Provide effective service to the Department, College, University, and the profession through contributions beyond teaching and scholarship, such as marketing the program, recruitment, committee work, professional organizations, leadership, and community service as appropriate to rank and experience. Deadline and Start
Deadline for Applications: 12/01/2025. Start date: 9/1/2026. Special Instructions to Applicant
Please submit the following materials through the hiring portal at the SCU jobs site: Letter of application including teaching philosophy, vision for promoting student interest in French & Francophone Studies, commitment to Jesuit model of educating the whole person, and how the applicant meets required and desirable qualifications. Curriculum vitae Graduate transcripts (unofficial, with official available upon request) Names of three persons able to provide letters of recommendation upon request Evidence of teaching excellence (portfolio of syllabi, evaluations from most recent position) Video-taped teaching demonstration may be requested for interview Additional Information: Non-tenure-track employment is subject to the terms of a collective bargaining agreement between the University and Local 1021. Telecommute policy and work authorization information are provided as part of the application process. The university is an equal opportunity employer. See title IX, ADA, Clery Act and related policies for details.
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Assistant Teaching Professor position in French & Francophone Studies. Regular, full-time, renewable, non-tenure track faculty position. Salary Range: The salary range is $80,008 to $88,883. Offers within that range will be based on years of university teaching experience at the university/college level. The position provides generous benefits. The University has a rental assistance program for which assistant teaching professors are eligible to apply. For details, please refer to Rental Assistance. Purpose
The department of Modern Languages & Literatures at Santa Clara University (SCU), a Jesuit, Catholic university, invites applications for a full-time, renewable, non-tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor in French & Francophone Studies. SCU is a welcoming and inclusive community of teaching scholars whose work is grounded in the university\'s fundamental values. Those values, which include academic excellence, social justice, and community engagement, are infused with a culture of care that defines our community—upholding the dignity of all. The university draws on the resources of the greater Bay Area, including Silicon Valley, where we are located. We are seeking to hire a candidate who can demonstrate superior pedagogical acumen and instructional effectiveness at the lower-division level, and who has the ability to build curricular connections with other disciplines (such as STEM, Business, Political Science, International Relations, Communication…). We are particularly interested in candidates whose area of specialization focuses on contemporary French & Francophone cultures and who has the ability to combine their expertise with other areas of need such as French for professional purposes, Environmental studies, medical humanities, translation and translingual pedagogies that would help us better serve a diverse body of students. Ability to speak Spanish is highly desirable but not required. We expect the candidate to actively contribute to our curriculum which combines rigorous training in language and cultures with a variety of opportunities for internships, independent research and cross-cultural interactions—perfect for students considering global careers in business, international relations or government related positions. The candidate should also expect to engage in collaborative work to support our curriculum development as well as our outreach and community-engagement efforts. The successful candidate will start on September 1, 2026. This is primarily a teaching position. The teaching load consists of seven courses (primarily lower-division language courses and Core courses in English), distributed across three quarters (e.g., 2-3-2), which constitutes 70% of any annual evaluation. The successful candidate will also be expected to engage in professional activity (15%), and service (15%) to the department, college, and university. Assistant Teaching Professors are appointed for an initial term of three years. Reappointment to subsequent terms of three years depends upon the availability of funds, persistent programmatic need, and superior teaching, service, and professional activity. Promotion to Associate Teaching Professor and then Teaching Professor is possible under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. As with most of the departments in the College of Arts and Sciences, the Department of Modern Languages & Literatures is strictly an undergraduate program. Experience working with diverse groups of students is valued. Required Qualifications
The following are required of all candidates: Ph.D. in French & Francophone Studies, or a related field, with a specialization in Contemporary French & Francophone Cultures. Evidence of at least two years of excellence in teaching as instructor of record in French language at the university level. Demonstrated potential for effective and inclusive teaching and mentoring of a diverse undergraduate student population. Demonstrated expertise with communicatively-oriented, proficiency-oriented and Standards-based language instruction and assessment at the lower division level. Native or near native proficiency (oral & written production and comprehension) skills in French (including all varieties: European, Caribbean, North American, African, etc.), and English. Solid proficiency with digital technologies and social media as they relate to teaching and service. Evidence of creativity in curriculum innovation. Ability and interest in enhancing students\' learning experience outside of the classroom, including organizing cultural events, academic presentations, internships, etc. Ability to work in a collegial and collaborative manner to contribute to departmental goals and priorities. Demonstrate understanding and support of the University\'s Jesuit mission. Preferred Qualifications
Ability to design and teach courses that connect with other disciplines (e.g., STEM, Business, Political Science, International Relations, Communication, Public Health...) and for Core Curriculum (courses in English). Experience with instructional technologies. Experience implementing experiential, and/or project-based learning. Demonstrated success in program development is desirable. Interest and potential in mentoring undergraduates for internships. Ability to teach French for the Professions. Ability to speak Spanish. Responsibilities
Teaching Professors at SCU are expected to balance teaching, professional activity, and service. This is an in-person position. Duties include: teach courses as assigned which may include elementary through advanced courses in language and culture, and CORE courses in English. Teaching load is 7 courses over 3 quarters per year. Design creative learning experiences, provide students timely feedback, measure student learning outcomes within the context of departmental and Core objectives and the ACTFL World Readiness Standards, and submit grades by the designated deadline. Maintain weekly office hours on campus, serve as an advisor and mentor to students, participate in curricular design and assessment projects, collaborate with colleagues to enhance learning outside the classroom (e.g., organizing cultural events, internships) and promote the French & Francophone Studies program. Engage in professional activity appropriate to the discipline and contribute to teaching. Fulfill other instructional, academic, and service duties as assigned by the Chair or Dean. Teaching and Advising Teach lower- and upper-division courses in the major and university core curriculum, as assigned by the chair. SCU uses the quarter system; an Assistant Teaching Professor will typically teach two courses in two quarters and three courses in the third. High-quality teaching is prioritized; significant faculty-student interaction is expected. The university offers several opportunities to develop teaching skills through Faculty Development, teaching and technology grants, communities of practice, teaching mentors, and a scholarship of teaching and learning faculty group. Teaching will be evaluated according to the Teaching Effectiveness Standards and Evaluation document. Ignatian pedagogy, a hallmark of Jesuit, Catholic universities, emphasizes cura personalis. Information about teaching expectations and policies is available here. Professional Activity Engage in professional activity, which for non-tenure track faculty on the Teaching Professor track refers to scholarly or creative work, professional practice, or other active engagement in a discipline that enables a faculty member to remain current in that area and vital as a teacher. Examples include attendance or presentations at conferences, occasional publications, creative work, and professional practice. Faculty in the Teaching Professor ranks are not held to the same standards of scholarship as tenure-track faculty. Service Provide effective service to the Department, College, University, and the profession through contributions beyond teaching and scholarship, such as marketing the program, recruitment, committee work, professional organizations, leadership, and community service as appropriate to rank and experience. Deadline and Start
Deadline for Applications: 12/01/2025. Start date: 9/1/2026. Special Instructions to Applicant
Please submit the following materials through the hiring portal at the SCU jobs site: Letter of application including teaching philosophy, vision for promoting student interest in French & Francophone Studies, commitment to Jesuit model of educating the whole person, and how the applicant meets required and desirable qualifications. Curriculum vitae Graduate transcripts (unofficial, with official available upon request) Names of three persons able to provide letters of recommendation upon request Evidence of teaching excellence (portfolio of syllabi, evaluations from most recent position) Video-taped teaching demonstration may be requested for interview Additional Information: Non-tenure-track employment is subject to the terms of a collective bargaining agreement between the University and Local 1021. Telecommute policy and work authorization information are provided as part of the application process. The university is an equal opportunity employer. See title IX, ADA, Clery Act and related policies for details.
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