Adjunct French Faculty (Boston, MA)

Location: Boston, MA

School Name: New England Conservatory of Music 

Status: Part Time

Level: College / University

Contact: Megan Barrett - megan.barret@necmusic.edu

Description: 
French Faculty
Reports to: Chief Academic Officer & Department Chair
Department: Modern Languages
Classification: Exempt
Division: College



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 (one semester), part-time faculty assignment for two sections of French 1, running M/W/F at 2:00 and 3:00. Additional, paid hours (remote or in person) may be available for tutoring and other language services through NEC’s Language Resource Center, depending on student demand.

New England Conservatory (NEC), 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 240 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 Musical Arts.. It offers unique interdisciplinary programs such as Entrepreneurial Musicianship and Community Performances & Partnerships that empower students to create their own musical opportunities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teach first semester of introductory French to NEC undergraduate and graduate students (two sections).
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