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Phase2 Technology

Assistant Professor, French & Italian (TE)

Phase2 Technology, Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85718

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Assistant Professor, French & Italian (TE) Posting Number: req23746

Department: French and Italian

Location: Main Campus, Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights The Department of French and Italian in the School of International Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at the University of Arizona invites applications for an in-person tenure-eligible position at the rank of Assistant Professor to serve as Director of the French Basic Language Program (BLP) at the beginning of the fall semester in August 2026.

A Ph.D. in French linguistics, applied linguistics, second language acquisition, or second language education, or related discipline is required in hand at time of appointment.

We are particularly interested in someone who will bring a new dimension and expertise to our program, as well as help us recruit and increase our number of undergraduate French majors by developing and implementing an innovative curriculum that aligns with contemporary pedagogical principles and offers engaging learning experiences for our students. The area of expertise is open, but candidates must have an active research agenda closely related to the duties and responsibilities of directing a French BLP. Areas of interest include but are not limited to: French for Professional Purposes, technology-enhanced language learning, online second language education.

Application review date is November 14, 2025.

The University acknowledges philanthropic support and related opportunities. Alumni Jacquelynn and Bennett Dorrance have made a gift commitment of $5.4 million to endow the deanship of the University of Arizona College of Humanities. More information: https://humanities.arizona.edu/about/fearless-inquiries-project.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities The successful candidate will be qualified to teach French graduate and undergraduate courses at all levels, and in all modalities (in person, hybrid, online). The Director of the French BLP designs the curriculum, trains and supervises Graduate Assistants in Teaching (GATs), and offers them continuous professional learning opportunities.

The new hire will also have the ability to work effectively with the department head, faculty, staff, and students. Candidates must provide evidence and/or promise of scholarly achievement, demonstrated excellence in teaching French language classes, and an active commitment to recruit undergraduate French majors and graduate students. Native or near-native proficiency in English and French is required.

Direct the French BLP.

Teach two courses per academic year (this includes 1 course reduction per semester as director of the BLP). The candidate will be qualified and expected to teach French courses for the undergraduate major, especially, but not limited to, courses at the 300 level (i.e., FREN 301, 302, 310, 320) and graduate courses for the Masters in French in the candidate's area of specialization.

Lead innovative curriculum development and course design in the BLP.

Train, supervise and evaluate GATs and instructors teaching in the BLP.

Organize and lead the GATs' orientation, and conduct regular meetings for the professional development of GATs.

Possess and maintain an active research agenda and record of publication commensurate with a Research I institution.

Actively recruit and assist in recruiting French majors and graduate students.

Contribute to departmental, college and university service.

Participate in departmental and college-wide activities such as Meet Your Major Fair, Study Abroad Fair, Language Fair, Convocation, Welcome Back receptions, Homecoming, Arizona in Paris study abroad program, Commencement and the Tucson Humanities Festival.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Robust research skills.

Demonstrated student-centered pedagogical knowledge; ability to serve the 21st-century educational needs of the student population.

Superior communication and collaboration skills.

Ability to teach a variety of French undergraduate and graduate courses.

Demonstrated interest and potential in recruiting undergraduate French majors and graduate students.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in French linguistics, applied linguistics, second language acquisition, or second language education.

Native or near native proficiency in French and English.

Demonstrated interest and potential in recruiting undergraduate French majors and graduate students.

Demonstrated excellence in teaching collegiate French courses at all levels and in all modalities (in person, hybrid, online).

Evidence or promise of scholarly achievement aligned with the expectations of a Research 1 university.

Demonstrated experience or interest in innovative BLP curriculum development and course design.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with directing or assisting with the direction of a Basic Language Program.

Evidence of successfully recruiting undergraduate French majors and graduate students.

Experience working with first-generation college students.

Rank:

Assistant Professor

Tenure Information:

Tenure-Eligible (TE)

FLSA:

Exempt

Full Time/Part Time:

Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week:

40

Job FTE:

1.0

Work Calendar:

Academic

Job Category:

Faculty

Benefits Eligible:

Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay:

DOE

Compensation Type:

Salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Type of criminal background check required:

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies:

1

Target Hire Date:

Open Date:

9/15/2025

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Five Additional Documents

Special Instructions to Applicant Please upload required documents for full consideration (do not type directly into the application system).

Curriculum vitae (CV)

Cover letter

Writing sample in French

One-page statement of teaching philosophy; and one-page research agenda statement (combined into one attachment)

One-page statement of recruitment of undergraduate majors philosophy

Two syllabi (one undergraduate lower division, one graduate Methods course) both developed by the candidate (combined into one attachment)

Two teaching evaluations (combined into one attachment)

Within a few business days after submitting your application you will receive an email asking you to provide contact information for 3 references. Your references will then be requested to upload a letter of recommendation into the system. Full consideration will be given to complete applications.

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