Assistant Professor - Black French Thought

Responsibilities

• Teach French language, theory, philosophy, and cultural studies at the undergraduate level
• Develop and lead graduate courses within your specific field of expertise
• Engage in scholarly research regarding contemporary African and Continental philosophy
• Foster interdisciplinary connections across campus units such as Philosophy, Religion, and Comparative Literature
• Utilize innovative pedagogy and digital forms of delivery in teaching

Requirements

• PhD or an equivalent degree at the time of employment
• Native or near-native mastery of both French and English
• Strong background in philosophy or literary theory
• Demonstrated interest in the history, politics, and esthetics of Francophone African, Afropean, and diasporic communities

Benefits

• Health, life, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement options and flexible spending accounts
• Various leave options and paid holidays
• Tuition exemption for qualified positions
• Training and development opportunities and employee discounts

About the Company

Louisiana State University is a premier flagship land-, sea-, and space-grant institution. The Department of French Studies is recognized as a "Center of Excellence" by the Cultural Services of the French Embassy and is a member of the Réseau International des Chaires Senghor de la Francophonie.