French Faculty in Boston, MA in New England Conservatory of Music (job Id: 1690066349)

Job title: French Faculty Company: New England Conservatory of Music Job description: New England Conservatory, an independent not-for-profit institution, is recognized internationally as a leader among music schools, educating and training musicians of all ages from around the world. With music students representing more than 40 countries, NEC cultivates a diverse, dynamic community for students, providing them with performance opportunities and high-caliber training by 225 internationally esteemed artist-teachers and scholars. NEC pushes the boundaries of making and teaching music through college-level musical training in classical, jazz, and Contemporary Improvisation. It offers unique interdisciplinary programs such as Entrepreneurial Musicianship and Community Performances & Partnerships that empower students to create their own musical opportunities. As part of NEC's mission to make lifelong music education available to everyone, the Preparatory School and School of Continuing Education delivers training and performance opportunities for children, pre-college students, and adults. NEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. New England Conservatory (NEC) has determined that the highest possible rate of COVID-19 vaccination offers the best assurance of safeguarding the health of all members of our community. Therefore, NEC is requiring all employees to receive the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by September 3, 2021. All newly hired employees at NEC must receive the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine before they begin work, unless they are approved for a medical or religious exemption. Additionally, all members of the NEC community are required to receive a COVID-19 vaccine booster by February 1, 2022, or within fourteen days of eligibility. For more information, please contact NEC Human Resources. JOB SUMMARY: NEC is seeking a dynamic, pedagogically engaged and collegial instructor to teach introductory French to both undergraduate and graduate students in the Modern Languages department. This is an interim, full-time faculty assignment for one year for three classes (or equivalent) per semester. Additional, paid hours may be assigned for tutoring and other language services in NEC’s Language Resource Center, depending on student demand. RESPONSIBILITIES: ● Teach a two-semester sequence of introductory French to NEC undergraduates (two sections) and NEC graduate students (one section). ● Prepare syllabus in compliance with curricular and pedagogical standards set by Department Chair and NEC's administration ● Provide tutoring and other language services in NEC’s Language Resource Center ● Hold office hours as needed for additional/individual student assistance and discussion ● Collaborate with other Modern Languages faculty and students on special events ● Participate in faculty trainings and departmental meetings QUALIFICATIONS: ● PhD preferred, but MA considered with appropriate teaching experience ● Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in teaching French at the collegiate level ● Demonstrated, active engagement with the professional community outside of NEC, e.g. through scholarship and research, involvement with professional organizations, etc. ● Capacity to teach a diverse student body with sensitivity and cultural responsiveness; experience with antiracist, trauma-informed and/or accessible pedagogy preferred ● Dedication to educating whole persons equipped with the critical thinking, reading, writing, interpersonal, and collaborative skills that students will need to have successful professional careers, both in and outside of music. ● Exceptional judgment, discretion, and integrity when working with students, faculty, and staff in an educational environment ● Understanding of and commitment to NEC’s values of cultural equity and belonging ● Ability to communicate effectively with students, other faculty, and staff ● Ability to work effectively as a member of a team ● Experience as a musician and knowledge of musical repertoire preferred, but not required BENEFITS: • 35 Hour Work Week • Medical Plans • Dental • Vision • Retirement Savings Account Annual Clery Report In accordance with the federal Clery and Campus SaVE Acts, New England Conservatory of Music (NEC) commits to providing all current and prospective students and employees with access to the annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report. This report will provide the reader with a record of statistics regarding crimes that were reported in the NEC community during the previous three years as well as College policies and procedures, in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.This report may be accessed here . A paper copy can be requested by contacting NEC's Director of Public Safety at 290 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115 Expected salary: $50000 per year Location: Boston, MA Apply for the job now! [ad_2] Apply tot his job Apply To this Job