Job Information
University of South Carolina Instructor of French/Portuguese in Columbia, South Carolina
Classification Title: Instructor
College/Division: College of Arts and Sciences
Department: CAS Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
Advertised Salary Range: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package
Advertised Job Summary:
The Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures is accepting applications for a full-time professional-track faculty position in French/Portuguese Language beginning August 16, 2022 at a 9-month salary of $43,500. This is a 9-month non-tenure track appointment, renewable based on Dean’s approval, satisfactory performance, departmental needs, and the availability of funding.
Duties: Teach four courses per semester, including Business French and Portuguese language; prepare course syllabi and handouts; evaluate and grade student course work, assignments and papers; maintain required records including student attendance and grades; maintain regularly scheduled office hours to assist students; participate in program and departmental meetings and activities, including program building. Course releases may be given to serve as the short-term study abroad liaison for the College of Arts and Sciences and Darla Moore School of Business and serve as strategic coordinator for student study in Latin America.
Candidates must complete an application and upload a CV, a cover letter that states interest in the position and outlines teaching experience and philosophy, and a list of three references with contact information by visiting this link: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/. HR Contact: Carla Watson, watson97@mailbox.sc.edu or 803-777-4882.
Only applications submitted by July 14, 2022 will be considered.
The Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures consists of more than 150 full-time faculty, staff and graduate teaching assistants. We offer undergraduate concentrations and minors in Arabic, Chinese, Classics, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, Comparative Literature and Foreign Language Teaching Certification. Our graduate program options include master’s degrees in Comparative Literature, French, German and Spanish. We also offer Ph.D. programs in Comparative Literature and Spanish, and MAT degrees in Foreign Languages with emphasis in French, German, or Spanish.
The University of South Carolina is a globally recognized, high-impact research university committed to a superior student experience and dedicated to innovation in learning, research and community engagement. Founded in 1801, the university offers more than 300-degree programs and is a top-tier Carnegie Foundation research institution. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of 20 locations throughout the state, including the research campus in Columbia. With 60 nationally ranked academic programs including top-ranked programs in international business, the nation’s best honors college and distinguished programs in engineering, law, medicine, public health and the arts, the university is helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and around the world.
The University of South Carolina is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.
Advertised Minimum Qualifications :
Minimum Qualifications: A Ph.D. in French, Portuguese, or related field is required and must be in hand by August 1, 2022. Evidence of successful teaching experience at the collegiate level and native or near-native fluency in French, Portuguese, and English is expected.
Full/Part Time: Full Time