French Language Assistant and Francophone Studies

Earlham College is a Top 100 National Liberal Arts College located in Richmond, IN, a small city that's just a short drive away from several major metropolitan areas including Dayton, Cincinnati, Indianapolis and Chicago.

Richmond and Earlham have a symbiotic relationship. Through research, studies, internships and volunteering, Earlhamites offer Richmond expertise and service as Richmond offers our students the chance to gain valuable, real-world experience. Our community assumes no religious affiliation but follows Quaker principles and practices, which include respect for persons, integrity, a commitment to peace and justice, simplicity, and consensus-based community decision-making. Earlham is committed to and proud of being a diverse and inclusive place most clearly visible in our student body: 20% of our student body are international, coming from 60+ nations in 2022, and 24% are domestic students of color. Faculty and staff also bring tremendous diversity to the College; many have lived and worked outside the United States, and they make a point of drawing on those experiences in their interactions with students. Additionally, Earlham makes it a priority to serve as a safe and welcoming place for LGBTQ+ communities and has a four-star rating on the Campus Pride Index. Our community is characterized by respect for every person and a commitment to social justice. Equity and inclusion are central to Earlham's institutional priorities and our leadership is committed to widening the path to an Earlham education.

Earlham College is seeking a French Language Assistant and Francophone Studies to join our team.

Job Summary:

The French language assistant will help instructors in French and Francophone Studies in their courses and with language-related activities, lead conversation groups, offer individual tutoring sessions to students who are struggling, and/or grade the daily work for students in beginning courses. The French language assistant will also promote the use of French in that setting, especially during meals in the college cafeteria and initiate/organize activities that are open to all members of the campus, such as films, desserts or dinners, gatherings for speakers of French, etc. The assistant will likewise work with professors in French and Francophone Studies to organize and host all cultural activities in which France and other francophone countries are represented, e.g., as part of the International Festival. In sum, the French assistant will ensure the presence and visibility of French among students while maintaining necessary daily contact with professors in French and Francophone Studies.

As remuneration, the French language assistant will be receiving a 14-meal plan through Metz (the student dining hall and cafeteria) for the duration of the school year. The French assistant will also be paid a total of $18,000 for an average of 20 hours of work per week for the Department of French and Francophone Studies and for work done outside courses. . Housing, travel to and from Earlham College, and personal expenses are not included. The Assistant must have health insurance, and if needed, the assistant can enroll in limited benefit options upon arriving on campus. Student exchange visas are not financially supported by the department so successful candidate will be responsible for obtaining a student visa.

Preference is given to candidates who have already earned their high school degree, have begun university studies, and are interested in the French language and in teaching it to others.

Responsibilities:

• Aid the French instructors with their courses and language-related activities
• Lead French conversation groups
• Offer individual tutoring sessions
• Grade daily work for French beginner classes
• Organize or initiate French-related activities for the greater campus (Films, Food, Gatherings)
• Aid the French instructors in organizing and hosting cultural activities.

Qualifications:

• High school degree 
• Be a positive example and resource to all Earlham Students
• The candidate must be a native French speaker or fluent in French-speaking and writing.
• A preferred candidate will be interested in teaching the French language
• A preferred candidate will be at least part-way through a higher education degree.
• Be a positive example and resource to all Earlham Students

Benefits Working at Earlham:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance*
• Company paid Long-Term Disability after 1 year of full-time service*
• Basic and Voluntary Life insurance*
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Campus Store Discount
• Free ticket vouchers for Richmond Symphony Orchestra
• Wellness Center Free Membership or Discount for eligible employees
• Athletic Games-Free entry to all home games
• Free entry into most Theatre/Music shows
• Tuition Benefits for Immediate Family for eligible employees*
• 403(b) Retirement* – For eligible employees, Earlham will contribute a non-elective contribution equal to 5% of gross pay after 2 years of service. After 3 years of service, this non-elective contribution increases to 8%. Vesting credit is available for new employees with previous service in the education sector with required documentation.
• Many Wayne County Chamber of Commerce member businesses offer discounts to anyone with an Earlham ID

*All employee benefit offerings are subject to employee eligibility per plan documents.

To Apply:

• Please submit the following application materials through our Earlham Careers Portal:
• Resume
• Cover letter - Address your interest in the opening explaining your relevant work history as it pertains to this position.
• Statement of DEI – Submit your thoughts and experience with matters of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, as it relates and specifically pertains to this position, in a 300 – 1000 word statement.  (Examples of helpful topics include: your understanding of DEI principles, past experiences with DEI, and/or future plans to contribute to DEI at Earlham.)
• List of Three Professional References with Contact Information

Earlham College is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse community, one that reflects the makeup of society at large and that particularly welcomes and supports individuals from groups that have been historically marginalized because of factors such as race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic class, and physical ability. The College strongly encourages applications from women and people of color. As an institution with a Quaker identity, the College also solicits applications from members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).

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