Boston University, Department of Romance Studies is seeking a full-time lecturer in French, beginning July 1, 2015. Responsibilities include teaching from beginning to advanced level; curriculum development; and collaborating with other language faculty. Minimum requirements include an MA in French, Second Language Acquisition, Applied Linguistics, or a relevant field; native or near-native ability in French and English; commitment to proficiency-based communicative instruction; familiarity with the North American higher education system; demonstrated excellence in college-level teaching for at least three years; administrative and leadership ability; and experience using technology in the language classroom. The successful candidate will also demonstrate knowledge of proficiency-based assessment and ACTFL standards; experience in training teachers and/or graduate student TFs and coordination of multi-section courses. Knowledge of advanced writing strategies; multimedia and computer technology; popular culture and media or Francophone cultural studies is a plus. The position offers a professional career track with possibility of growth.
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Teaching DVDs (in lieu of online videos) may be sent by postal mail to French Lecturer Search, Romance Studies, Boston University, 718 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215. Applications submitted through a website other than AcademicJobsOnline will not be considered. Preference will be given to applications received by December 15, 2014.
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