University of Rochester: Office of the Provost: Academic Center: School of Arts & Sciences: Modern Languages and Cultures **Salary Range or Pay Grade** $54,000 - $65,000 **Description** The Department of Modern Languages and Cultures (MLC) at the University of Rochester is seeking applicants for the position of Visiting Assistant Professor of French for a two-year, non-renewable term. The candidate’s area(s) of specialization should cover any period(s) of French literature and culture from the Renaissance through the 18 th century. Teaching load is 2/2. Candidates must have a PhD in hand or expected by the time of appointment (July 1, 2025) and must possess native or near-native proficiency in French. If ABD, a dissertation defense date must be provided. Any candidate with a defense date after July 1, 2025 would be hired as an Instructor rather than as a Visiting Assistant Professor. Applicants must also have a track record of excellence in innovative pedagogy and creative teaching methodologies. The successful candidate will teach one advanced (fourth semester) French language course, survey courses on French literature and culture, as well as courses in their areas of specialization. Salary range: $54,000-$65,000. The referenced pay range represents the full base range of pay for this job. Individual salaries will be determined within the job’s salary range and established based on market data, experience and expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations. For full consideration, please submit application materials by March 1, 2025. Please address questions to Prof. Robert Doran, French Search Chair: robert.doran@rochester.edu **Application Instructions** Candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, and three letters of recommendation. Writing sample and syllabi will be requested if the candidate is interviewed. The cover letter should include a description of your research and a brief teaching statement. In a separate document, please describe how you will add to the University's core values of _Meliora_ (“Ever better”), discussing the ways in which your experiences will shape your pursuits as a member of our faculty (see Vision and Values statement here: https://www.rochester.edu/college/odos/meliora-vision-values/index.html ). **Equal Employment Opportunity Statement** The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University’s mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. This commitment extends to the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor Affirmative Action obligations.