Professor of Practice at Tulane University in New Orleans, LA

Professor of Practice

Location: New Orleans, LA, United States

Department of French & Italian: Professor of Practice, Haitian Creole and French (non-tenure track), Tulane University

The Department of French and Italian at Tulane University invites applications for a position at the rank of Professor of Practice to teach courses in Haitian Creole and French and Francophone language, literature, and culture. The start date for the position is July 1, 2027.

The teaching of Haitian Creole is an integral part of the vibrant French and Francophone Studies program within the Department of French and Italian, the Linguistics program, and Tulane’s Latin American Studies program, which is one of the top-ranked programs in the U.S. We are particularly interested in candidates whose teaching can expand the program and contribute to existing strengths in Latin American Studies, Caribbean Studies, French and Francophone Studies, and Linguistics.

The teaching load for Professor of Practice positions is three courses per semester and will typically include one or two courses in Haitian Creole as well as courses in French language, literature, or linguistics, or some aspect of Caribbean language, literature, history, or culture. It is a full-time renewable three-year appointment with benefits and is renewable every five years after promotion to Senior Professor of Practice. A PhD is required for appointment as Professor of Practice.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement. Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person’s race1, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane’s employment or educational programs or activities.

Required Applicant Materials:

Interested candidates should submit the following materials:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Contact information for at least three professional references

For further inquiries about this position, please email Dr. Chelsea Stieber at cstieber@tulane.edu

Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane’s employment or educational programs or activities.

Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing an application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources by phone at 504-865-4748 or by email at hr@tulane.edu.