Job Title: French and African American Studies Assistant Clinical/Teaching Professor
City: West Lafayette
Job Description:
The School of Languages and Cultures at Purdue University is seeking an Assistant Professor of Teaching (non-tenure-track clinical faculty) for a joint-appointment in
French (School of Languages and Cultures) and African American Studies (School of Interdisciplinary Studies) in the College of Liberal Arts beginning in Fall 2025. The
person hired for this position will generally teach four classes per semester at the undergraduate and graduate levels and will be expected to participate in some
departmental service activities.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. The clinical faculty position at Purdue is benefits-eligible and starts with a three-year contract
(renewable), and there is a pathway to promotion to the ranks of clinical associate and full professor.
The candidate must have a Ph.D. in Francophone Studies, African American Studies, or related field in hand before the start of this position, must be able to teach classes in
French and in English at all levels and have previous teaching experience at the college level.
Teaching expertise should include the Diaspora of the Atlantic World, Black Transnationalism, and Francophone Cultures.
Interested candidates should submit a letter of application indicating relevant experience and qualifications, curriculum vitae, and names of three potential references
(letters not required for the initial screening stage). Please use this link to the Purdue Employment website to access the application:
We will begin reviewing applications on November 25, 2024 and we will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. The contract of the successful candidate
will begin on August 18, 2025.
A background check is required for employment in this position.
Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
