Required Qualifications:
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Ba/BS degree in French and/or Italian plus at least 5 years of related experience or, Master's degree plus at least three years of related experience.
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Experience teaching lower-division language courses at the college or university level.
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Experience coordinating multi-section language courses or educational programs, including curriculum development, assessment, and instructor support.
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Experience supervising, mentoring, or evaluating instructors, graduate instructors, or teaching assistants.
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Demonstrated knowledge of current research and best practices in second language pedagogy and assessment.
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Experience with instructional technologies and learning management systems (e.g., Canvas, Connect).
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Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across constituencies.
Preferred Qualifications:
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PhD or other terminal degree in a relevant field.
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Experience with hybrid, asynchronous, or technology-enhanced language instruction.
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Evidence of professional engagement through conference presentations, workshops, publications, or curricular initiatives related to language pedagogy or instructional innovation.
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Familiarity with proficiency-oriented instruction and national standards in world language education.
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Experience advising undergraduate students in higher education settings.
The Coordinator of the Curriculum – French and Italian supports the design, coordination, implementation, and continuous improvement of the department’s lower-division language curriculum in collaboration with the Director of Language Instruction and departmental leadership (DUS, DIS, Chair). This position provides project leadership and professional expertise in curriculum development, instructional support, assessment development, advising, and educational program coordination across the French and Italian language programs. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong organizational, pedagogical, and collaborative skills, as well as expertise in language instruction, instructional technologies, and student support in higher education settings.
Location and Work environment: In person, on TC campus, Folwell Hall
Work Schedule: Standard 40-hr, 12-month position
Primary Responsibilities:
Normal instructional duties (33%, two courses per year):
Fulfills appointments that are 19 weeks per AY semester (including 15 class weeks + finals week).
Carries out in-class teaching of students. Prepares lessons for courses taught. Grades homework, maintains grade books, and completes other paper- or computer-work and record keeping associated with instruction. Holds office hours and/or general tutorial hours as specified by the department.
Assists with materials development for courses taught. These duties include giving timely feedback to the cohort teaching group, when applicable, on collaboratively authored course materials such as quizzes, exams, essay assignments, etc.
Carries out testing duties associated with the EPT (Entrance Proficiency Test) and LPE (Language Proficiency Exam) as specified by the department.
Handles student inquiries as appropriate to the appointment.
Provides letters of recommendation for students as requested.
Participates in periodic department meetings and/or training sessions, plenaries, and department/college/university workshops.
In addition to standard instructional responsibilities, the Coordinator of the Curriculum in FRIT carries out the following:
Curriculum Coordination, Instructional Support, and Program Operations (50%)
To the extent possible given linguistic specificities:
Advising and Student Support (10%)
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Advises undergraduate students on major/minor requirements, study abroad,
capstones, transfer credit, placement, and academic progress in order to support
retention and timely degree completion. -
Maintains and audits APAS records for French and Italian majors/minors,
including transfer and study abroad coursework. -
Supports recruitment and outreach through course visits, transfer orientations,
information sessions, and collaboration on publicity and enrollment initiatives. -
Serves as a consistent point of contact for prospective and current students
regarding curricular pathways and academic planning.
Professional Engagement and Development (7%)
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Maintain expertise in language pedagogy, instructional technology, and
curriculum development through ongoing professional development and
engagement with current research and best practices. -
Engages in research-informed curriculum design, assessment practices, and
instructor development models. -
Participate in departmental meetings, committees, and educational initiatives
related to language instruction, curriculum, and undergraduate education. -
Offers occasional workshops related to graduate instructor training and language pedagogy.
The Department of French & Italian (FRIT) supports undergraduate and graduate education in French, Francophone, and Italian language, literature, culture, linguistics, and media while fostering multilingualism, intercultural competence, and global engagement. The department is committed to innovative, research-informed language instruction and to creating inclusive, collaborative learning environments that support student success across a wide range of curricular and co-curricular experiences.
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