Employment Opportunities

FUNCTION

Serves as main point of contact for all students seeking housing through the AUP Housing Office. Serves student needs by providing information, support, and regular communication about issues related to housing.

MAIN TASKS

• -  Ensure processing of new student housing registration via the online checklist, processing new student registrations in CAMS and communicating placement and billing information directly to students.

• -  Assist manager with tracking of student housing payments, sending reminders to students who have not met payment deadlines and keeping Student Accounting Services up to date on housing debtors.

• -  Respond to student and parent email inquiries on housing related concerns within a timely manner.

• -  Ensure that all students in a roommate share have filled out the AUP Roommate agreement.

• -  Continually update existing surveys and webforms to reflect changing processes and policies.

• -  Assist manager with coordination of housing activities for landing day and orientation week.

• -  Assist Logistics Coordinator with organization of maintenance and cleaning duties, ordering of equipment, preparation of residences before move-ins, walk-throughs, etc...

• -  Assist manager with the preparation, editing, printing and distribution of the student leases

• -  Send out rooming list to housing partners as well as student advisors for landing day.

• -  Assist manager in writing and sending of various student communications: welcome letter, proof of housing, registration email, payment emails.

• -  Coordinate with various offices across the University to improve new student yield and on-boarding: specifically, Admissions and Student Accounting Services

• -  Assist manager in recruiting and training Resident Assistants for AUP Residence Halls, serving as a staff contact for Resident Assistants if/when manager is unavailable

• -  Monitor maintenance issues raised by students to our various housing providers, ensuring that issues are dealt with in a timely manner.

• -  Monitor RA-submitted incident reports, signaling any major issues to manager

• -  Meet with and counsel students who present roommate issues, referring more

  serious conflicts to the Manager of Residential Life.

• -  Organize and execute student housing meetings in case of misconduct.

• -  Assist manager with the roommate placements as needed, including coordination of

  the roommate placement survey.

• -  Coordinate independent housing search for returning students and incoming

  Graduate students: sending regular communications, and scheduling meetings (virtual and/or in person) to arrange student visits of apartments in order for them to find housing.

• -  Meet and follow up with Graduate and returning Undergraduate students to assist in their independent housing search, and/or to resolve tenancy issues that may arise (unreturned security deposits, unauthorized entrance into occupied apartments, or broken items needing repair, etc...including possible visits to students’ apartments)

• -  Process new apartment offers, creating them in the housing database.

• -  Organize photo files and post new photos for apartment offers online.

• -  Assist students with applications for the “CAF

• -  Assist manager in gathering data necessary for annual department assessment

  report.

• -  Other appropriate tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

  QUALIFICATIONS

• -  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

• -  Bilingual English/French

• -  Previous experience as a resident advisor in a student dormitory, or as a peer

  counselor preferred

• -  Computer literate: previous experience using Microsoft Office required, database

  fluency a plus.

• -  High-energy person with a positive outlook

• -  Cultural sensitivity; experience studying/working in highly diverse environments

Candidates should apply by e-mail to recruitment.hraup.edu

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Student Accounting Assistant will provide information, support, and regular communication to students regarding tuition, fees, payments, and billing. The position will be responsible for responding to telephone inquiries, assisting with student walk-ins, managing the SAS shared mailbox, serving as a backup for SAS team members, and coordinating with other departments on matters related to student billing, collection, and refunds. The Student Accounting Specialist will also be responsible for updating the Student Information System when needed.

DUTIES:

• Provide daily support to students and FRPs (Financial Responsibility Parties) on matters related to payments and refunds

• Record and process daily incoming payments in the system, then issue confirmation notifications to the students

• Ensure an efficient response to phone inquiries and in-person visits

• Handle the SAS shared mailbox and improve KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)

• Serve as a backup for SAS team members

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of student refunds in accordance with established

  policies

• Coordinate with other stakeholders on matters related to student billing, collection, and

  security deposit refunds

• Handle adjustments as needed

• Implement a systematic follow-up process to resolve outstanding payment issues.

• Update the Student Information System and student records as appropriate

• Ensure tax forms are prepared accurately and in compliance with regulations

• Assist in certifying students who benefit from the Department of Veterans Affairs

• Responsible for overseeing both academic and financial processes, which entails managing

  tasks such as registration, withdrawals, leave of absence, Internships, and student academic

  concerns

• Assist in reviewing SAS policies and updating the BPRs (Business Process Records) when

  necessary

• Run regular reports from the Student Information System and adjust as necessary

• Work with departments including the Registrar’s Office, Admissions, Financial Aid, Outreach,

  Health, Housing, Internship Office, and Library to update records

• Review and correct cost type, update holds, coop billing, and User Defined notes

• Enter bank transfers, checks, credit card, cash payments, and other transactions into the

  system

• Assist in IRIS project testing, and writing test cases

• Make sure that the student records are up to date on all systems and process reconciliation

  when necessary

• Prepare reports, dashboards as required

• Be adaptable and willing to take on additional responsibilities as needed by the manager.

INVOICING:

• Send merge emails with billing statements to all students

• Send proforma invoices to incoming students

• Provide manual invoices as requested

• Ensure tuition and fees are correctly charged

• Review all student loans to ensure the amounts are correct; liaise with Financial Aid; respond to student queries about grants and loans; liaise with parents about how loan refunds are distributed

• Reconcile accounts as needed

• Ensure loans and Financial Aid match course registrations

• Send merge emails to Loans students

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Native or near-native English speaker with a good command of French

• Excellent organizational skills

• Service-oriented, excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Familiarity with the American educational system is desirable

• Cultural sensitivity, experience studying/working in highly diverse environments

• Ability to work well under stress

• Ability to deal effectively with people and within a team

• Outlook, Excel, and basic computer skills

• Knowledge of Unit 4 system would be desirable

The American University of Paris invites applications for an Assistant Professor specializing in Fashion Studies, beginning 1 August 2024. This position is housed within the Department of Communication, Media and Culture. Candidates should have cross-cultural expertise and academic training in Fashion Studies or Fashion Communications and Cultures. In addition to excellent scholarship, ideal candidates would have experience and contacts in the professional field of fashion. Highest consideration will be given to candidates with proven research or professional experience in Global South cultures and with complementary disciplinary expertise in any of the following fields: anthropology, cultural studies, digital media and emerging technologies, film studies, material culture, sociology, sustainability, or visual culture.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in any of the aforementioned with a strong emphasis on Fashion by time of appointment. Proven capacity for engaged teaching committed to student learning within a liberal arts context, and to experiential learning and critical practice. Strong record in curriculum and course development. Familiarity with liberal arts education, learning objectives, skill development (critical thinking, information literacy, writing in the disciplines, etc.) and assessment is highly desirable. Strong research and publication potential in Fashion Studies. Capacity to work in a multi-cultural environment is a strong plus. Ability to speak French is recommended but not required.

European Union citizenship or legal right to work in France, while helpful, is not necessary at the time of application.

We invite and encourage members of underrepresented populations to apply. The University is an equal opportunity employer for whom diversity is an essential source of vitality and strength.

The Institution:  Founded in 1962, The American University of Paris (AUP) is a small, undergraduate and Masters degree-granting institution with a Liberal Arts core, dedicated to the advancement of the Arts & Sciences in an international and multicultural environment. AUP brings together the values of the American higher education system with its location in Paris and Europe. Located at the crossroads of American and European institutions of higher education and research, AUP facilitates its faculty’s development of an international and stimulating professional network. The Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools accredits AUP in the United States of America. AUP has cooperative agreements with USA and European-based universities.

The Department:  Dedicated to the international and comparative study of communications, media and culture, the department houses three undergraduate majors (Global Communications, Film Studies, Journalism), six undergraduate minors (Fashion Studies, Sociocultural Anthropology, Comparative Political Communications, Global Communications, Journalism, Film Studies) and a dynamic MA program in Global Communications offering additional MA tracks in: Fashion; Development Communications; and Digital Cultures and Industries. A Major in Fashion Studies is projected to be launched in September 2023. The department has 16 full-time faculty, 5 part-time faculty, 150 undergraduate majors and 90 graduate students.

https://www.aup.edu/academics/departments/communication-media-and-culture

https://www.aup.edu/academics/graduate-programs/global-communications

Responsibilities:

• The full-time teaching load consists of six courses per year.
• Teaching responsibilities will primarily be focused in the department’s Fashion Studies curriculum.
• Contributing to the development of an undergraduate major in Fashion Studies will be an immediate responsibility
• Teaching in other areas of the undergraduate and graduate curriculum may be possible, including: anthropology, visual culture, material culture, critical cultural studies in branding, and museum studies.
• Professional mentorship is an important component of our work with students.
• Commitment to scholarship, excellence in teaching, integrative learning
• Service to the department (contributing to curricular development and innovation, advising students)
• Service to the university (participation in committee work, assessment, interdisciplinary collaboration)
• Participating in faculty governance, including attending full faculty, department, and committee meetings
• Working in a professional and collegial manner with the university community
• Maintaining compliance with policies and procedures in the Faculty Manual

Faculty at AUP must have a commitment to liberal arts education in a highly international environment and pursue international research and scholarship. We seek engaged teacher-scholars and have high expectations of teaching and scholarly research for promotion. AUP follows an American model of academic promotion (Assistant, Associate, Professor).

Applications: Please submit your application through   http://apply.interfolio.com/127137  to include:

• cover letter
• curriculum vitae
• statement of pedagogical philosophy with evidence of teaching effectiveness
• statement of research interests
• a writing sample of recent scholarship
• three confidential letters of reference

In case you may have any questions regarding the access to Interfolio, please contact: helpinterfolio.com

For questions regarding the job offer, you may contact:  academicaffairsaup.edu

Please apply by 1 October 2023 for full consideration.

Faculty Position (Open Rank) in Film Studies

The American University of Paris invites applications for a full-time rank-open position in Film Studies in the Department of Communication, Media and Culture beginning 1 January 2024.

Qualifications: A PhD in film studies or a related discipline by time of appointment. Applicants should have a strong record of academic research and teaching excellence in film studies, particularly in the history and theory of cinema. We are especially interested in applicants with expertise in one or more of the following areas: global and transnational cinemas; sound studies; postcolonial studies; film, race and ethnicity; screen studies. Interdisciplinary research and teaching are strongly valued, and highest consideration will be given to applicants with a proven capacity to also teach in one of the following disciplines: anthropology; communications; fashion studies; or media studies. A candidate who also has expertise in a practical area such as sound art, screenwriting, filmmaking, or digital media, with relevant industry experience, would be strongly considered for the position. Experience or willingness to teach in a small liberal arts institution is a key requirement for this position. A demonstrated capacity for curricular development and a track record of internationally recognized research or practice research outputs are strong assets for applicants.

European Union citizenship or legal right to work in France, while helpful, is not necessary at the time of application.

We invite and encourage women and underrepresented populations to apply. The University is an equal opportunity employer for whom diversity is an essential source of vitality and strength.

The Institution:  Founded in 1962, The American University of Paris (AUP) is a small, undergraduate and Master’s degree-granting institution with a Liberal Arts core, dedicated to the advancement of the Arts and Sciences in an international and multicultural environment. AUP brings together the values of the American higher education system with its location in Paris and Europe. Located at the crossroads of American and European institutions of higher education and research, AUP facilitates its faculty’s development of an international and stimulating professional network. The Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools accredits AUP in the United States of America. AUP has cooperative agreements with USA and European-based universities.

The Department: Dedicated to the international and comparative study of communications, media and culture, the department houses four undergraduate majors (Global Communications, Film Studies, Journalism, Communication and Civil Society), six undergraduate minors (Fashion Studies, Sociocultural Anthropology, Comparative Political Communications, Global Communications, Journalism, Film Studies) and a dynamic MA program in Global Communications offering additional MA tracks in Fashion; Development Communications; and Digital Cultures and Industries. The department has 16 full-time faculty, 5 part-time faculty, 150 undergraduate majors and 90 graduate students.

https://www.aup.edu/academics/departments/communication-media-and-culture https://www.aup.edu/academics/undergraduate/majors/film-studies

https://catalog.aup.edu/undergraduate-requirements/minor-requirements/film-studies-minor

 Responsibilities:

• The teaching load is six courses per academic year, primarily in the Film Studies program and potentially in at least one other program.
• Professional mentorship of our students.
• Commitment to scholarship, excellence in teaching, integrative learning
• Service to the department (contributing to curricular development and innovation, collegial behavior, advising students)
• Willingness to provide service to the university (participation in committee work, assessment, interdisciplinary collaboration)
• Participating in faculty governance, including attending full faculty, department, and committee meetings
• Working in a professional and collegial manner with the university community
• Maintaining compliance with policies and procedures in the Faculty Manual

Faculty at AUP must have a commitment to liberal arts education in a highly international environment and pursue international research and scholarship. We seek engaged scholars and have high expectations of teaching and scholarly research.

 Applications: Please submit your application to http://apply.interfolio.com/123186 including:

• cover letter
• curriculum vitae
• statement of pedagogical philosophy with evidence of teaching effectiveness
• statement of research interests
• a writing sample of recent scholarship
• if applicable, a sample of production experience such as: a film, a sound work, a screenplay, a digital media project, etc. Please provide: 1) a link to the full work 2) password, if applicable, 3) a short one-paragraph description of the work 4) bullet points of screenings, installations, awards, funding. 5) if installation, provide documentation in the form of a photo
• three confidential letters of reference

Applications should be received by 1 May, 2023 for fullest consideration.

The American University of Paris invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor position in Media and Communications in the Department of Communication, Media and Culture beginning 1 August 2024. Applicants should have a strong record of teaching excellence in a range of media studies and communications courses, an active research agenda, and a demonstrated capacity for quality scholarly publication. Highest consideration will be given to applicants with teaching experience and research expertise in one or more of the following areas: media globalization and cross-cultural communications; Global South media cultures; digital media theories and research methods; visual culture and screen studies. Digital media production and digital data skills would be an asset to applicants. The capacity to teach in the university’s first year seminar program and writing in the disciplines would also be highly regarded.Qualifications: A PhD in Media Studies, Communications, or a related discipline by the time of appointment (1 August 2024, subject to final budgetary approval). Proven capacity for excellent, engaged teaching committed to student learning within a liberal arts context, and to experiential learning and critical practice. Strong record in curriculum and course development. Familiarity with liberal arts education, learning objectives, skill development (critical thinking, information literacy, writing in the disciplines, etc.) and assessment is highly desirable. Capacity to work in a multi-cultural environment a strong plus. Ability to speak French is recommended but not required.

Qualifications: A PhD in Media Studies, Communications, or a related discipline by the time of appointment (1 August 2024, subject to final budgetary approval). Proven capacity for excellent, engaged teaching committed to student learning within a liberal arts context, and to experiential learning and critical practice. Strong record in curriculum and course development. Familiarity with liberal arts education, learning objectives, skill development (critical thinking, information literacy, writing in the disciplines, etc.) and assessment is highly desirable. Capacity to work in a multi-cultural environment a strong plus. Ability to speak French is recommended but not required.

European Union citizenship or legal right to work in France, while helpful, is not necessary at the time of application.

We invite and encourage women and underrepresented communities to apply. The University is an equal opportunity employer for whom diversity is an essential source of vitality and strength.

The Institution: Founded in 1962, The American University of Paris (AUP) is a small, undergraduate and Master’s degree-granting institution with a Liberal Arts core, dedicated to the advancement of the Arts and Sciences in an international and multicultural environment. AUP brings together the values of the American higher education system with its location in Paris and Europe. Located at the crossroads of American and European institutions of higher education and research, AUP facilitates its faculty’s development of an international and stimulating professional network. The Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools accredits AUP in the United States of America. AUP has cooperative agreements with USA and European-based universities.

The Department: Dedicated to the international and comparative study of communications, media and culture, the department houses four undergraduate majors (Global Communications, Film Studies, Journalism, Communication and Civil Society), six undergraduate minors (Fashion Studies, Sociocultural Anthropology, Comparative Political Communications, Global Communications, Journalism, Film Studies) and a dynamic MA program in Global Communications offering additional MA tracks in Fashion; Development Communications; and Digital Cultures and Industries. The department has 16 full-time faculty, 5 part-time faculty, 150 undergraduate majors and 90 graduate students. https://www.aup.edu/academics/departments/communication-media-and-culture

Responsibilities:

• The teaching load is six courses per academic year.
• Professional mentorship of our students.
• Commitment to scholarship, excellence in teaching, integrative learning
• Service to the department (contributing to curricular development and innovation, collegial behavior, advising students)
• Willingness to provide service to the university (participation in committee work, assessment, interdisciplinary collaboration)
• Participating in faculty governance, including attending full faculty, department, and committee meetings
• Working in a professional and collegial manner with the university community
• Maintaining compliance with policies and procedures in the Faculty Manual

Faculty at AUP must have a commitment to liberal arts education in a highly international environment and pursue international research and scholarship. We seek engaged scholars and have high expectations of teaching and scholarly research.

Applications: Please submit your application to http://apply.interfolio.com/128726

including:

• cover letter
• curriculum vitae
• statement of pedagogical philosophy with evidence of teaching effectiveness
• statement of research interests
• a written sample of recent scholarship
• three confidential letters of reference.

For full consideration, applications must be submitted by 15 September 2023.

The American University of Paris invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor position in Sociocultural Anthropology housed within the Department of Communication, Media and Culture beginning 1 August 2024. In addition to excellent scholarship, candidates should have a proven record of teaching excellence and a strong interest in interdisciplinarity. Candidates’ research and teaching interests should engage at least one of the following thematic areas: applied and public anthropology; global organizations (eg. media, cultural heritage, NGOs); globalization, migration, and transnationalism; media and communications; race, ethnicity, indigenous studies, and decolonization; environmental studies and sustainability; gender and sexuality; civil society, social movements, and social change. Geographical specializations open. We welcome scholars with experience or interest in how anthropological research can be communicated through a range of modalities in addition to scholarly publications (eg. journalism, multimedia, film, design).

Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Anthropology or a related discipline by time of appointment (August 1, 2024, pending final budgetary approval). Proven capacity for excellent, engaged teaching committed to student learning within a liberal arts context, and to experiential learning and critical practice. Strong record in curriculum and course development. Familiarity with liberal arts education, learning objectives, skill development (critical thinking, information literacy, writing in the disciplines, etc.) and assessment is highly desirable. Strong research and publication record in Anthropology. Capacity to work in a multi-cultural environment a strong plus. Ability to speak French is recommended but not required.

European Union citizenship or legal right to work in France, while helpful, is not necessary at the time of application.

We invite and encourage members of underrepresented populations to apply. The University is an equal opportunity employer for whom diversity is an essential source of vitality and strength.

The Institution:

Founded in 1962, The American University of Paris (AUP) is a small, undergraduate and Masters degree-granting institution with a Liberal Arts core, dedicated to the advancement of the Arts & Sciences in an international and multicultural environment. AUP brings together the values of the American higher education system with its location in Paris and Europe. Located at the crossroads of American and European institutions of higher education and research, AUP facilitates its faculty’s development of an international and stimulating professional network. The Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools accredits AUP in the United States of America. AUP has cooperative agreements USA and European-based universities.

The Department:

Dedicated to the international and comparative study of communications, media and culture, the department houses four undergraduate majors (Global Communications, Film Studies, Journalism, Communication and Civil Society), six undergraduate minors (Fashion Studies, Sociocultural Anthropology, Comparative Political Communications, Global Communications, Journalism, Film Studies) and a dynamic MA program in Global Communications offering additional MA tracks in Fashion; Development Communications; and Digital Cultures and Industries. The department has 16 full-time faculty, 5 part-time faculty, 150 undergraduate majors and 90 graduate students.

Responsibilities:

• The full-time teaching load consists of six courses per year.
• Teaching responsibilities will primarily be focused in the department’s Sociocultural Anthropology curriculum.
• Contributing to the development of an undergraduate major in Sociocultural or Applied Anthropology will be an immediate responsibility
• Teaching in other areas of the undergraduate and graduate curriculum may be possible
• Professional mentorship is an important component of our work with students.
• Commitment to scholarship, excellence in teaching, integrative learning
• Service to the department (contributing to curricular development and innovation, advising students)
• Willingness to provide service to the university (participation in committee work, assessment, interdisciplinary collaboration)
• Participating in faculty governance, including attending full faculty, department, and committee meetings
• Working in a professional and collegial manner with the university community
• Maintaining compliance with policies and procedures in the Faculty Manual

Faculty at AUP must have a commitment to liberal arts education in a highly international environment and pursue international research and scholarship. We seek engaged teacher-scholars and have high expectations of teaching and scholarly research for promotion. AUP follows an American model of academic promotion (Assistant, Associate, Professor).

Applications:

Please submit your application to http://apply.interfolio.com/131211, including

• cover letter
• curriculum vitae
• statement of pedagogical philosophy with evidence of teaching effectiveness
• statement of research interests
• a writing sample of recent scholarship
• three confidential letters of reference

Applications should be received by 1 November 2023 for full consideration.

The American University of Paris invites applications for a full-time position in the Department of Art History and Fine Arts at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin August 1, 2024.

The Department seeks a candidate who works on a period pre-1900 and specializes in a geographic region outside Europe such as Asia, Africa, the Middle East, colonial Latin America, or the Indigenous arts of the Americas or Oceania. The ability to teach in more than one geographic area is desirable. Art historians with a disciplinary interest in anthropology, architecture, and/or material culture are especially welcome to apply.

The successful candidate will demonstrate their commitment to a liberal arts education, to diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching, and to transcultural, global approaches to the field of art history. The applicant’s research and teaching would complement current departmental expertise and contribute to the Department’s efforts in diversifying the curriculum and expanding the geographic scope of the program. We seek a scholar who would teach introductory undergraduate courses from a global perspective, as well as mid- to upper-level classes in their area(s) of expertise. The standard teaching load is 3/3. Candidates who plan to make use of the collections, museums, and architecture of Paris in their teaching while addressing issues of colonialism and cultural heritage are especially encouraged to apply.

The University is an equal opportunity employer for whom diversity is an essential source of vitality and strength. Applications are encouraged from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and first- generation college graduates.

Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Art History in hand. Proven capacity for engaged teaching, research potential, and willingness to participate in curricular development and service to the department and the university. Familiarity with liberal arts education, learning objectives, skill development and assessment is highly desirable. Capacity to work in a multi-cultural environment a strong plus. European Union citizenship or the legal right to work in France is helpful, but not necessary at the time of application.

The Institution: Founded in 1962, The American University of Paris (AUP) is a private, four-year liberal arts research university whose language of instruction is English. AUP brings together the values of the American higher education system with its location in Paris and Europe. AUP is accredited in the United States of America by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. AUP has cooperative agreements with the University of Southern California, George Washington University, Northeastern University, and other USA-based universities.

The Department:

The Department of Art History and Fine Arts consists of an Art History major and a Fine Arts major. We also house minors in Art History, Fine Arts and Visual Culture. The Art History program offers an in-depth, critical study of visual and material culture from the ancient to the modern period. Students learn how to interpret works of art, read major theoretical texts, and explore the relationships between visual culture and society. Through visual literacy, students likewise approach broader, interdisciplinary questions relating to race, class, power, gender and sexuality. Our small class sizes allow students to engage in intellectual debate and discussion. Outside of the classroom, students benefit from unparalleled opportunities to study art history in Paris’s museums and monuments, as well as through study trips led by professors both within France and beyond.

Responsibilities:

• The standard teaching load is 3/3 courses per academic year
• Commitment to scholarship, excellence in teaching, and integrative learning
• Service to the department, including curricular development and innovation, advising students
• Willingness to provide service to the university and participation in faculty governance
• Working in a professional and collegial manner with the university community
• Maintaining compliance with policies and procedures in the Faculty Manual

Application Instructions:

Please submit your application to http://apply.interfolio.com/131750 including:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of pedagogical philosophy with a diversity statement and evidence of teaching effectiveness
• One or two sample course syllabi
• Statement of research interests
• One or two writing samples of recent scholarship
• Three confidential letters of reference

Applications should be received by December 8, 2023 for full consideration.

The American University of Paris invites applications for a full-time Enseignant-chercheur position in the Department of French Studies and Modern Languages at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning 1st August 2024.

We are looking for a new colleague passionate about teaching French language and Francophone cultures at all levels of the undergraduate French curriculum. The successful candidate must demonstrate excellence in teaching at the university level and must have solid experience teaching French as a second language.

Qualifications:

• PhD in French, French Studies, Linguistics, and/or Didactics at the time of appointment.
• proven capacity for research and excellent, engaged teaching committed to student learning within a liberal arts context.
• solid academic training in teaching French as a second language.
• ability to teach introductory-level courses in English about Francophone cultures or world languages.
• desire to teach lower-level French language courses.
• capacity to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• familiarity with current trends in liberal arts education, language pedagogy, backward design, skills development (critical thinking, information and digital literacy, etc.) and assessment is highly desirable.

We invite and encourage women and members of underrepresented populations to apply. The University is an equal opportunity employer for whom diversity is an essential source of vitality and strength.

The Institution: Founded in 1962, The American University of Paris (AUP) is a small, undergraduate and master’s degree-granting institution with a Liberal Arts core, dedicated to the advancement of the Arts & Sciences in an international and multicultural environment. AUP brings together the values of the American higher education system with its location in Paris and Europe. Located at the crossroads of American and European institutions of higher education and research, AUP facilitates its faculty’s development of an international and stimulating professional network. The Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools accredits AUP in the United States of America. AUP has cooperative agreements with USA and European-based universities.

The Department: Dedicated to the study of the French language and Francophone Cultures, the department currently supports a large portion of the undergraduate Core Curriculum. It houses a minor in French and is working to grow and launch a major in Global French Studies. The department also
supports other majors and minors through its offerings, as well as other languages, such as Arabic.

Responsibilities:

• The teaching load is six courses per academic year.
• Teaching responsibilities will primarily be focused in the department’s core French language curriculum.
• Commitment to scholarship and excellence in teaching, and integrative learning.
• Service to the department (contributing to curricular development and innovation, advising students).
• Service to the university (participation in committee work, assessment, interdisciplinary collaboration, cultural study trips).
• Participating in faculty governance, including attending full faculty, department, and committee meetings.
• Working in a professional and collegial manner with the university community.
• Maintaining compliance with policies and procedures in the Faculty Manual.

Applications: Please submit your application to http://apply.interfolio.com/133016 including:

• cover letter
• curriculum vitae
• statement of pedagogical philosophy with evidence of teaching effectiveness
• statement of research interests
• three confidential letters of reference

Applications should be received by 29 November 2023 for full consideration.

The American University of Paris invites applications for a full-time position in the Department of History and Politics at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning 1 August 2024.

Qualifications: We seek applicants for our History, Law, and Society program whose scholarship lies at the intersection between law and the social sciences. Scholars with expertise in the Global South are especially encouraged to apply. A PhD or equivalent degree is required by the date of the appointment. Applicants should combine a dynamic research agenda with a commitment to teaching in a Liberal Arts institution. Besides teaching core courses in the major, the successful candidate will also develop new courses for the HLS program that align with her/his/their scholarly interests and have the opportunity to collaborate with AUP’s interdepartmental research centers.

Applicants should include samples of recent scholarship (journal articles, chapters, published or in manuscript form) with their applications.

We invite and encourage women and underrepresented populations to apply. The University is an equal-opportunity employer for whom diversity is an essential source of vitality and strength.

The Institution: Founded in 1962, The American University of Paris (AUP) is a small, undergraduate and Masters degree-granting institution with a Liberal Arts core, dedicated to the advancement of the Arts & Sciences in an international and multicultural environment. AUP brings together the values of the American higher education system with its location in Paris and Europe. Located at the crossroads of American and European institutions of higher education and research, AUP facilitates its faculty’s development of an international and stimulating professional network. The Commission on Higher
Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools accredits AUP in the United States of America. AUP has cooperative agreements with USA and European-based universities.

The Department: Dedicated to international and interdisciplinary research, the History and Politics department integrates the study of History, Law, Philosophy, and Politics. It houses six majors: History, Law, and Society; History; International and Comparative Politics; Philosophy, Politics & Economics;
Philosophy; Middle East Pluralities. Along with eight minors, including International Law, and dynamic MA programs.

Responsibilities:

• The teaching load is six courses per academic year
• Teaching responsibilities will primarily be focused in the department’s History, Law, and Society curriculum
• Professional mentorship is an important component of our work with students.
• Commitment to scholarship, excellence in teaching, integrative learning
• Service to the department (contributing to curricular development and innovation, collegial behavior, advising students)
• Willingness to provide service to the university (participation in committee work, assessment, interdisciplinary collaboration)
• Participating in faculty governance, including attending full faculty, department, and committee meetings
• Working in a professional and collegial manner with the university community
• Maintaining compliance with policies and procedures in the Faculty Manual

Faculty at AUP must have a commitment to liberal arts education in a highly international environment and pursue international research and scholarship. We seek engaged scholars and have high expectations of teaching and scholarly research.

Applications: Please submit your application http://apply.interfolio.com/133003 including:

• cover letter
• curriculum vitae
• statement of pedagogical philosophy with evidence of teaching effectiveness
• statement of research interests
• writing samples of recent scholarship
• three confidential letters of reference

The search committee will begin reviewing applications on 15 December 2023. We expect to interview long-listed candidates in January 2024. The search will continue until the position is filled.

The American University of Paris invites applications for a full-time position in the Department of History and Politics at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning 1 August 2024.

Qualifications: A PhD in Political Science is required by the date of appointment. Applicants should combine a dynamic research agenda with a commitment to teaching in a Liberal Arts institution. The appointment includes teaching introductory and advanced courses in comparative politics and political economy. The successful candidate will also develop courses that align with her/his/their scholarly interests and have the opportunity to collaborate with AUP’s interdepartmental research centers.

Applicants should include samples of recent scholarship (journal articles, chapters, published or in manuscript form) with their applications.

We invite and encourage women and underrepresented populations to apply. The University is an equal-opportunity employer for whom diversity is an essential source of vitality and strength.

The Institution: Founded in 1962, The American University of Paris (AUP) is a small, undergraduate and Masters degree-granting institution with a Liberal Arts core, dedicated to the advancement of the Arts & Sciences in an international and multicultural environment. AUP brings together the values of the
American higher education system with its location in Paris and Europe. Located at the crossroads of American and European institutions of higher education and research, AUP facilitates its faculty’s development of an international and stimulating professional network. The Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools accredits AUP in the United States of America. AUP has cooperative agreements with USA and European-based universities.

The Department: Dedicated to international and interdisciplinary research, the History and Politics department integrates the study of Politics, History, Law, and Philosophy. It houses six majors: International and Comparative Politics; Philosophy, Politics & Economics; History; History, Law, and Society; Philosophy; Middle East Pluralities. Along with eight minors and dynamic MA programs.

Responsibilities:

• The teaching load is six courses per academic year
• Teaching responsibilities will primarily be focused in the department’s International and Comparative Politics curriculum
• Professional mentorship is an important component of our work with students
• Commitment to scholarship, excellence in teaching, integrative learning
• Service to the department (contributing to curricular development and innovation, collegial behavior, advising students)
• Willingness to provide service to the university (participation in committee work, assessment, interdisciplinary collaboration)
• Participating in faculty governance, including attending full faculty, department, and committee meetings
• Working in a professional and collegial manner with the university community
• Maintaining compliance with policies and procedures in the Faculty Manual

Faculty at AUP must have a commitment to liberal arts education in a highly international environment and pursue international research and scholarship. We seek engaged scholars and have high expectations of teaching and scholarly research.

Applications: Please submit your application http://apply.interfolio.com/133004 including:

• cover letter
• curriculum vitae
• statement of pedagogical philosophy with evidence of teaching effectiveness
• statement of research interests
• writing samples of recent scholarship
• three confidential letters of reference

The search committee will begin reviewing applications on 15 December 2023. We expect to interview long-listed candidates in January 2024. The search will continue until the position is filled.

The American University of Paris invites applications for a full-time position in the Department of Economics & Management at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning 1 September 2024. A PhD in Accounting, or a related field, is required at the time of appointment (1 August 2024). Candidates holding an Accounting Master’s degree with experience and/or professional certification (e.g., CPA) may be considered. Further, applicants who have completed the coursework for a PhD but have not yet defended their doctoral dissertation may be considered. The successful candidate will have a track record and/or demonstrated potential for teaching excellence, service to the institution, scholarly research, professional activity, and publications in the field of accounting, management, or related disciplines.

Candidates will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate financial and managerial accounting courses as well as courses in one or two additional areas. The ideal candidate could also teach other courses related to the accounting and finance fields, core management courses, or more specialized courses, such as NGO financial management or sustainable financial management.

Applicants with experience in a liberal arts context and an interest in participating in AUP’s core curriculum in areas such as digital literacy, writing in the discipline, experiential learning, and first-year undergraduate interdisciplinary courses are strongly encouraged to apply. Likewise, candidates with an ability and interest to occasionally teach in other functional areas in the Economics and Management Department will be well aligned with our institutional values and practices. Candidates will also be evaluated for their interest in departmental and institutional academic leadership, such as serving as a department chair, program director, or on institutional committees.

Faculty at AUP must have a commitment to liberal arts education in a highly international environment and pursue interdisciplinary education and research. The university offers support and mentorship to new faculty.

Responsibilities

• The teaching load is six courses (at 37 classroom hours per course) per academic year.
• Academic advising and professional mentorship of students.
• Commitment to scholarship, excellence in teaching and interdisciplinary learning.
• Service to the department - contributing to curricular development, innovation, and collaboration.
• Service to the university through participation in committee work, assessment, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Participating in faculty governance, including attending full faculty, department, and committee meetings.
• Working in a professional and collegial manner with the university community.
• Maintaining compliance with policies and procedures in the Faculty Manual,
• Demonstrating a commitment to ethical behavior

The American University of Paris is an equal-opportunity employer. We consider diversity as an essential source of vitality and strength for our scholarly community and its growth. Consequently, we invite and encourage women and candidates from underrepresented populations to apply.

Applications

Please submit your application to https://apply.interfolio.com/133720, including the following materials:

• cover letter
• curriculum vitae
• statement of pedagogical philosophy with evidence of teaching effectiveness
• statement of research interests
• a sample of recent written scholarship and/or a portfolio of representative professional projects
• three confidential letters of reference

Application deadline:
The search committee will begin reviewing applications on 15 November 2023. The search will continue until the position is filled.

The American University of Paris invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor position in Professional Communications (Branding) in the Department of Communication, Media and Culture. Applicants should have solid expertise in professional brand development and brand management with a strong background in relevant sectors such as marketing, advertising, or public relations. Candidates should also have a strong record of university-level teaching in professional branding and communications courses and in related fields such as public relations, and a proven capacity to mentor students on their professional futures. Highest consideration will be given to applicants with both practical and critical expertise in their chosen field of communications and whose industry and/or academic experience is international and cross-cultural. The successful candidate would be expected to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Qualifications: A Master’s degree or PhD in a relevant discipline by the time of appointment (1 January 2025, subject to final budgetary approval). Proven capacity for excellent, engaged teaching committed to student learning within a liberal arts context, and to experiential learning and critical practice. Strong record in curriculum and course development. Familiarity with liberal arts education, learning objectives, skill development (critical thinking, information literacy, writing in the disciplines, etc.) and assessment is highly desirable. Candidates should be able to demonstrate the capacity to help students plan and develop their internships and career plans. Candidates will be able to demonstrate research or potential for published research in relevant areas. Capacity to work in a multi-cultural environment a strong plus. Ability to speak French and understand the communications industry in France and Europe is a definite advantage.

The Department: Dedicated to the international and comparative study of communications, media and culture, the department houses four undergraduate majors (Global Communications, Film Studies, Journalism, Communication and Civil Society), six undergraduate minors (Fashion Studies, Sociocultural Anthropology, Comparative Political Communications, Global Communications, Journalism, Film Studies) and a dynamic MA program in Global Communications offering additional MA tracks in Fashion; Development Communications; and Digital Cultures and Industries. The department has 16 full-time faculty, 5 part-time faculty, 150 undergraduate majors and 90 graduate students.

https://www.aup.edu/academics/departments/communication-media-and-culture

Responsibilities:

• The full-time teaching load is six courses per academic year.
• Professional mentorship of our students
• Commitment to scholarship, excellence in teaching, integrative learning
• Service to the department (contributing to curricular development and innovation, collegial behavior, advising students)
• Willingness to provide service to the university (participation in committee work, assessment, interdisciplinary collaboration)
• Participating in faculty governance, including attending full faculty, department, and committee meetings
• Working in a professional and collegial manner with the university community
• Maintaining compliance with policies and procedures in the Faculty Manual

Faculty at AUP must have a commitment to liberal arts education in a highly international environment and pursue international research and scholarship. We seek engaged scholars and have high expectations of teaching and scholarly research.

Applications:

Please submit your application by 1 April 2024 to http://apply.interfolio.com/133344, including:

• cover letter
• curriculum vitae
• statement of pedagogical philosophy with evidence of teaching effectiveness
• statement of research interests
• a sample of recent written scholarship and/or a portfolio of representative professional projects
• three confidential letters of reference