French Language Assistant and Francophone Studies

at  Earlham College

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.

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

• 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.