Employment

Lecturer - French (Part-time)

Languages and Literatures

The Department of Languages and Literatures at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater invites applications for one part-time Lecturer position in French for the Spring 2012 semester, to begin 8 January 2012.

Qualifications: A Master’s degree in French or closely related field is preferred; candidates with a Bachelor's degree will be considered. Demonstrated potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching.  Native or near-native proficiency in French is required.                                                            

Rank: Lecturer

Salary: Competitive

Responsibilities: We seek a dynamic, versatile and innovative instructor to teach one intermediate (4th semester) French class and one advanced (6th semester) French class.  The ideal candidate will be familiar with second language acquisition/instruction and interested in the application of technology in foreign language teaching.  Candidates must have experience and be able to work with a diverse population.

University: UW-Whitewater is a premier public regional university with an enrollment of over 11,000 students in 48 undergraduate majors and 12 master's degree programs.  It offers high-quality, career oriented programs with a model general education curriculum.  

Community: Whitewater, a city with a population of over 14,000 is located in southeastern Wisconsin near the scenic Kettle Moraine State Forest.  The immediate area offers a wide variety of summer and winter recreational activities, including facilities of the nearby Whitewater Lake recreational area.  Whitewater is 50 miles from Milwaukee, 45 miles from Madison and 110 miles from Chicago.  

Application: A complete application package must include:
  • a letter of application
  • vita including all relevant professional experience
  • all undergraduate and graduate transcripts (photocopies are acceptable for initial application)
  • two (2) letters of recommendation

Only complete applications will be considered.  Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, lists of applicants must be released upon request.  Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality.
 
Please send materials to:
Peter Hoff, French Search Chair
Languages & Literatures Dept (Heide Hall)
UW-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI  53190

Review: Applications received by 12 December 2011 are ensured consideration; the position is considered open until otherwise noted.

UW-Whitewater is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Names of applicants may be disclosed unless requested otherwise. Names of finalists will be released. UW-Whitewater conducts criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.