Department of Modern Languages and Literatures
Faculty Employment Opportunity
Work type : Instructional Faculty - Temporary Faculty
Location : Sonoma
Categories : Temporary, Part Time, Instructional Faculty - Temporary Faculty
Unit 3 CFA - California Faculty Association
Department of Modern Languages and Literatures
Temporary Faculty Position (Lecturer)
Our Commitment
Guided by our core values as a university : diversity, sustainability, community engagement, and adaptability, Sonoma State University (SSU) offers an education that fosters intellectual, social, and personal growth.
SSU is a public liberal arts and sciences university. As the only member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges in the state of California, we are committed to preparing students for a life of active citizenship and public service.
We have a vibrant campus life characterized by a lively co-curriculum that fosters broad based intellectual and artistic opportunities in which the campus as a whole is actively engaged.
Faculty members are committed to facilitating spaces in which all can grow by building on our scholars' assets as they explore new knowledge.
These efforts include fostering creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, experimentation, empathy, and communication.
We strive to create a diverse, equity-minded, and inclusive campus environment. Faculty are expected to collaborate thoughtfully with our staff and scholars, which means we value the full range of everyone's assets in terms of languages, abilities, cultures, and ways of knowing.
We are fully committed to the rights of scholars, staff, and faculty. We are especially interested in candidates who are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.
The University
Sonoma State University's beautiful 274-acre campus is located in Sonoma County wine country, an hour north of San Francisco.
The campus offers the ideal setting for teaching and learning and access to a community of rich cultural, environmental, and recreational opportunities.
Founded in 1960, SSU is one of the 23 campuses of the California State University System. As members of the largest public higher educational system in the nation, we provide accessible, high-quality education.
Sonoma State University is a federally-designated Hispanic Serving Institution, as such we are committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty and staff reflecting the linguistic, ethnic, and cultural diversity of the region and state.
The Department
Information about the French Program in the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures :
The purpose of the French major is to enable students to attain an advanced level of competency in speaking, listening, reading and writing, and to provide them with a comprehensive knowledge of the historic and contemporary culture and institutions of France and the francophone world.
The French language is studied not as an end in itself, but as a vehicle for students' broader and more informed participation in their chosen fields.
Courses taken abroad in the CSU International Program may be counted toward the major or minor or as an elective credit.
Programs are available in Aix-en-Provence, Paris and Quebec.
Prospective applicants are encouraged to explore the German Program's web page :
https : / / modlang.sonoma.
edu / french
You find information about the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures here :
https : / / modlang.sonoma.
edu /
Duties of the Position
Teach undergraduate French courses as needed at all levels (lower and upper-division) of French language and French / francophone culture, history, and literature.
Must be able to work with diverse groups or faculty, staff, and students to create an inclusive environment.
Professional Qualifications
Required :
- M.A. in French
- Two years of university teaching
- Native or near-native fluency in spoken and written French
Preferred :
Ph. D. or ABD in French or Comparative Literature
Rank and Salary
Full-time is a 15-unit workload per semester. Actual salary is dependent upon the number of units assigned, educational preparation, and availability of funds subject to any CSU system faculty contract salary increases.
- Salary commensurate with degree level and experience.
- Anticipated Hiring Salary Range : $4,530 - $6,056 per full-time month.
- The full-time (15 units per semester) monthly base salary range indicated above is prorated to the number of units worked and are paid in six monthly payments for each full semester.
- Selection as a candidate in the applicant pool, does not guarantee employment. Temporary Faculty appointments are made on a part-time, temporary basis and contingent upon department needs and funding.
- Temporary Faculty appointments are made on a semester-by-semester basis.
- Relocation expenses will not be provided for temporary faculty appointments.
- Expenses incurred to attend an interview for temporary faculty positions are not reimbursed by the University.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, go to jobs.sonoma.edu and click on the Staff & Faculty Career Opportunities link. Find and select the faculty position you are applying for to view the description and select Apply Now.
If you have not previously applied, you will be prompted to create an account. You can use this account to apply to multiple positions.
Once you have submitted the application, a confirmation email will be automatically sent to you. Please do not send materials to facultysearch@sonoma.
edu . If you encounter difficulties during the application process, please email [email protected] .
Please submit :
- Application letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Teaching Philosophy
- Most Recent Student Evaluations
- Contact Information for 3 References
Application procedures for temporary faculty already teaching in the
department :
- Temporary Faculty with three-year contracts do not need to reapply.
- Temporary Faculty who have taught for the department within the past
two years only need to submit an updated CV to remain in the pool.
Sonoma State University hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent upon presentation of documents demonstrating the appointee's identity and eligibility to work, in accordance with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.
Sonoma State University does not facilitate the process of applying for an H1B Visa for temporary positions.
CSU Out of State Policy - Sonoma State University, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.
As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.
Contact Information
Questions concerning the application process may be directed to :
Questions concerning this position may be directed to : Department Chair :
Dr. Michaela Grobbel
ph. 707.664.2637
The ADA Coordinator is also available ( [email protected] ) to assist individuals with disabilities in need of accommodation during the hiring process.
Other Information
The university is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.
This position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
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