Employment Opportunities

Department:

Student Accounting Services (SAS)

Position Title:

Student Accounting Specialist

Position Overview:

The Student Accounting Specialist 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
• Respond to telephone inquiries and student walk-ins
• Manage the SAS shared mailbox and improve KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)
• Serve as a backup for SAS team members
• Assist the SAS coordinator on student refunds
• Coordinate with the Housing Office on matters related to student billing, collection, and security deposit refunds
• Handle Housing adjustments as needed
• Follow up with students and families on outstanding payments
• Update the Student Information System and student records as appropriate
• Assist in preparing and validating the 1098-T Tax Form
• Assist in certifying students who benefit from the Department of Veterans Affairs
• Assist SAS coordinator in the Internship process & registration
• Assist in reviewing SAS policies and updating the BPRs (Business Process Records) when necessary
• Run regular reports from the Student Information System
• Work with departments including the Registrar’s Office, Admissions, Financial Aid, Outreach, Health, Housing, Internship Office, and Library to correct errors
• 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
• Process student reimbursement requests when needed
• Review student records in CAMS for accuracy and make necessary adjustments
• Assist in IRIS testing, and writing test cases

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

JOB TITLE: TRAINEE - WELLNESS PROGRAM

POSITION OVERVIEW

As a trainee in the AUP Wellness and Self-Care Program, you will be responsible for learning and implementing wellness initiatives to promote a healthy lifestyle for our students and occasionally for the larger AUP community. You will help create a space for students who would like to disconnect from the overwhelming city life and engage in meditation and mindfulness activities. You will be working closely with the Physical Activities and Self-Care Coordinator and the Wellness Room Manager to execute programs that focus on personal health and well-being, meditation, stress management, sustainability, mindfulness and other wellness aspects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Wellness Room Manager in planning, implementing and evaluating wellness programs and initiatives.
• Work with the program manager to assess the needs of the population to tailor program offerings to the specific needs of individuals or groups.
• Help scheduling presentations and workshops on various aspects of wellness, including personal health and well-being, meditation, stress management, sustainability, mindfulness.
• Collaborate with our service providers and coaches and assist them in their efforts to provide the best possible experience for participants.
• Communicate effectively with students to encourage their participation in the offered program.
• Provide administrative support to the PAS Coordinator and the Wellness Room Manager, such as taking attendance, scheduling reservations, and collecting survey data about held workshops.
• Attend sessions and potential professional development opportunities to enhance your knowledge of wellness and help improve the program.

Qualifications:

• Strong interest and optimally some experience or training in a Health and Wellness related field, i.e. Mindfulness, Meditation, Nutrition, Reflexology, Stress Management or Life Coaching
• Strong communication and sensitive interpersonal skills to effectively work in a multicultural and diverse community.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail to ensure program logistics are properly coordinated.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated interest in wellness and a passion for promoting healthy lifestyle habits.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software.

As a trainee in our Wellness Program, you will gain valuable experience in structuring, implementing, and evaluating wellness programs. You will also learn best practices of working with individuals from diverse backgrounds to promote healthy lifestyle habits. This position may lead to opportunities to become a Wellness Program Manager or pursue other career paths in the wellness industry.

Job Description: Trainee for the PAS Office

Job Title: Physical Activities and Self-Care Program Trainee of the American University of Paris

Job Summary: The Physical Activities and Self-Care Program Trainee is responsible for assisting in the management and scheduling of physical activities and self-care programs at the American University of Paris. The trainee will work under the supervision of the PAS coordinator and will gain experience in the management of competitive teams and recreational student clubs, promoting health, community building and leadership through a diverse set of teams, classes, activities, events and workshops.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the planning and preparation of physical activities and self-care programs that meet the needs and interests of program participants.
• Participate in the planning and scheduling of classes, practices, meet-ups, workshops and events related to the PAS program.
• Providing assistance to PAS Coordinator and collaborating service providers, coaches andinstructors, and help addressing any concerns or issues that may arise.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance and help with the gathering of assessment data via surveys.
• Communicate effectively with captains, club leaders, participants and staff to ensure objectives are met
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.

Qualifications:

• Interest for physical activity and well-being
• Knowledge and experience in a health-oriented, multicultural environment for individuals with diverse abilities and needs
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect the privacy of program participants
• First Aid certification a plus.

Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:

• Work is performed in an indoor and outdoor setting.
• May be exposed to inclement weather conditions.
• May be required to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Will need to travel frequently with public transportation (carte Navigo strongly recommended)

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, or responsibilities associated with it.

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN – T2 category

SUPERVISOR

Maintenance Manager or any other supervisor designated by the president.

Under the direction of the AUP Housing Maintenance Manager, and as part of a team, the technician carries out renovation, maintenance and repair work; provides logistical support for the establishment's activities; and provides logistical support for the activities of the student housing department.

DUTIES

Maintenance and renovation work

• Carries out all types of maintenance, renovation and repair work in buildings in accordance with the rules of the trade, in particular: masonry, painting, plastering, locksmithing, carpentry, laying floor coverings.
• Electrical work
• Performs electrical work according to his level of clearance:
  • Small maintenance and bulb replacement.
  • Repairs.
  • Troubleshooting (circuit breaker problems, short circuits, wear and tear on equipment, etc.).
  • Electrical installations (high and low current).

Plumbing works

• Repairs.
• Installations and modifications.

Logistics

• Setting up apartments.
• Logistical support for apartment preparation and move-ins.
• Participate in removals and transportation.

Cleanliness and hygiene

• Clean buildings and equipment when necessary.
• Take out the garbage when necessary.

Miscellaneous

• Processes assigned support tickets under the direction of the AUP Housing Maintenance Manager.
• Any other tasks requested by the AUP Housing Maintenance Manager.
• Other appropriate duties assigned by the supervisor

SCHEDULES

35 hours per week, normally Monday to Friday. The schedule may vary according to the needs of the department, in order to ensure adequate coverage and continuity of service.

SKILLS

• General knowledge of building techniques.
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team and in a multicultural environment.
• Computer skills: e-mail, Internet.
• Up-to-date first aid certificate.

POSITION TITLE AND CATEGORY

Housing/Residential Life Coordinator, Category T3

Short term contract, September 2023 – 4 January 2024

DEPARTMENT 

Housing / Residential Life

SUPERVISOR 

Siham Mouahid, Manager of Residential Life

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 title and Category

ACE Center Administrative Assistant, Category T2

CDD, ASAP–July 2024

Department

Academic Affairs

Supervisor

Director of ACE Center

This role will likely vary as the ACE Center evolves, and will include supporting all of the Center’s functions. All members of the Center for Academic, Career and Experiential Advising support the Center’s primary mission of helping students clarify both their life and career.

Responsibilities

Working alongside all members of the ACE team, the ACE Center Administrative Assistant will support the team in the following ways:

Student contact:

• Serves as first contact for student users of Center and provides assistance in using career, internship, experiential and academic advising resources and online tools;
• Answers student queries and implement smooth handoff to an advisor based on students’ needs;
• Assists students with basic questions related to registration, course planning, drop/add, etc.
• May be called upon, following training, to lead or co-lead group sessions on topics relevant to study abroad, registration, academic advising, or related.
• Conducts brief class visits to promote the ACE Center to students and faculty.
• Supports the management of the advising, internship, career and Global Talent Portal email inboxes.

Office/administrative tasks:

• Performs administrative tasks supporting academic advising (both degree-seeking and visiting students), study abroad advising, major selection, and related.
• Supports with administrative tasks related to junior degree checks including communication, tracking, organization of dossiers, etc.
• Support with administrative tasks related to advising new incoming transfer students.
• Prepares documentation for Academic advisors during key times such as Orientation or registration periods.
• During Orientation period, coordinates placement exams and advisors’ schedules; coordinates unit logistics (space and human resources); coordinates FirstBridge communications and schedules advising appointments.
• Supports Internship Program Coordinator with administrative tasks related to internship registrations (from first request to processing assignments) using AUP’s student information system and Basecamp.
• Provides administrative support on tasks related to the GPS Program and AUP Engage including data entry, managing reports, troubleshooting with students, etc.
• Participates in compiling office statistics and planning and implementing unit assessment activities.
• Supports the implementation and launch of student success software.
• Orders supplies.

Outreach and Communications:

• Creates, edits and/or updates ACE Center web pages related to academic advising, registration webforms, flyers, and other online and print resources.
• Supports continuous maintenance of web page content that is not evergreen (for example, office hours & contact information).
• Communicates with faculty to solicit and schedule class visits. Coordinates the ACE Center class visit schedule, updates relevant materials, takes part in a large portion of class visits.
• Posts internship and job offers on dedicated portal and promotes them to students via social media and other channels.
• Vets and publishes student profiles on the Global Talent Portal.
• Animates the ACE Center social media accounts to promote ACE Center and GPS Program offerings and initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; some French preferred.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to work quickly and efficiently.
• Knowledge and understanding of the American system of higher education.
• Strong technology skills (Microsoft Office, Internet, databases, social media)
• Patient, friendly, and efficient manner with students; cross-cultural sensitivity. Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Ability to work under pressure, understand and follow policies and procedures.
• High level of professionalism, proactive, motivated to learn, and flexible in response to shifting priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

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

Position title and Category

ACE Center Administrative Assistant, Category T3

CDD, ASAP–July 2024

Department

Academic Affairs

Supervisor

Director of ACE Center

This role will likely vary as the ACE Center evolves, and will include supporting all of the Center’s functions. All members of the Center for Academic, Career and Experiential Advising support the Center’s primary mission of helping students clarify both their life and career.

Responsibilities

Working alongside all members of the ACE team, the ACE Center Administrative Assistant will support the team in the following ways:

Student contact:

• Serves as first contact for student users of Center and provides assistance in using career, internship, experiential and academic advising resources and online tools;
• Answers student queries and implement smooth handoff to an advisor based on students’ needs;
• Assists students with basic questions related to registration, course planning, drop/add, etc.
• May be called upon, following training, to lead or co-lead group sessions on topics relevant to internships, study abroad, registration, academic advising, or related.
• Conducts brief class visits to promote the ACE Center to students and faculty.
• Supports the management of the advising, internship, career and Global Talent Portal email inboxes.

Office/administrative tasks:

• Supports Internship Program Coordinator with administrative tasks related to internship registrations (from first request to processing assignments) using AUP’s student information system and Basecamp.
• Drafts internship contracts using template.
• Performs administrative tasks supporting academic advising (both degree-seeking and visiting students), study abroad advising, major selection, and related.
• Supports with administrative tasks related to junior degree checks including communication, tracking, organization of dossiers, etc.
• Support with administrative tasks related to advising new incoming transfer students.
• Prepares documentation for Academic advisors during key times such as Orientation or registration periods.
• Provides administrative support on tasks related to the GPS Program and AUP Engage including data entry, managing reports, troubleshooting with students, etc.
• Participates in compiling office statistics and planning and implementing unit assessment activities.
• Supports the implementation and launch of student success software.

Outreach and Communications:

• Creates, edits and/or updates ACE Center web pages related to academic advising, registration webforms, flyers, and other online and print resources.
• Supports continuous maintenance of web page content that is not evergreen (for example, office hours & contact information).
• Communicates with faculty to solicit and schedule class visits. Coordinates the ACE Center class visit schedule, updates relevant materials, takes part in a large portion of class visits.
• Posts internship and job offers on dedicated portal and promotes them to students via social media and other channels.
• Vets and publishes student profiles on the Global Talent Portal.
• Animates the ACE Center social media accounts to promote ACE Center and GPS Program offerings and initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English;
• Intermediate written French;
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to work quickly and efficiently.
• Knowledge and understanding of the American system of higher education.
• Strong technology skills (Microsoft Office, Internet, databases, social media)
• Patient, friendly, and efficient manner with students; cross-cultural sensitivity. Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Ability to work under pressure, understand and follow policies and procedures.
• High level of professionalism, proactive, motivated to learn, and flexible in response to shifting priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

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

The Center for Critical Democracy Studies is seeking a Post-doctoral researcher for June 2023 to support our upcoming OppAttune Horizon Europe Grant. The deadline to apply is Friday May 26, 2023. Please submit applications to CCDSaup.edu. Full details can be found below.

JOB TITLE AND CLASSIFICATION

Critical Democracy Post-doctoral Researcher (CDD)

DUE DATE FOR APPLICATIONS

Applications due Friday, May 26, 2023. Applications should be submitted to CCDSaup.edu

DATES OF POSITION

June 2023 to December 2024

DEPARTMENT

Center for Critical Democracy Studies, American University of Paris

SUPERVISOR

Stephen Sawyer, Director of the Center for Critical Democracy Studies

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Post-doctoral researcher will be responsible for research and deliverables relating to the OppAttune Horizon Europe Grant under the management of Stephen Sawyer, Director of the Center for Critical Democracy Studies at The American University of Paris.

*Project description*. Democracies and the European project are under threat by the rise of extreme narratives and lack of capacity for political and social dialogue. Existential insecurities arising out of economic and refugee-related crises have been exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic to create re-bordering (e.g., xenophobic-nationalism) and re-shoring (e.g., the localisation of production). Such insecurities, sometimes understood as ontological insecurities (threats to being) are not confined to national borders but exist as transnational narratives. Evidence suggests that extremist ideas, although articulated and tailored to fit specific national contexts, increasingly spread between national media ecosystems via social media thus accelerating the transnationalisation of extremist movements (ISD Global 2021; Froio and Bharath 2019).

The OppAttune consortium responds to these challenges and threats to democracy through three objectives:

---- To track the evolution of extreme political narratives within media, local ecologies and living democracies and establish the psychological, sociological and anthropological drivers of extremism.

----- To attune capacity for public dialogue by modelling how the evolution of extreme political narratives impact social and political dialogue.

------ To limit the rise of extreme political narratives and their potential to become violent political transformations disrupting democratic processes such as democratic elections.

Post-doc responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of the Center for Critical Democracy Studies, the Post-doc will provide essential support for completing all work related to Work Packages for our Horizon Europe grant, OppAttune. This work includes leading the research and writing in collaboration with consortium partners during the first year of the grant including the construction of a “Regulatory-Rights Cases Toolkit” for diagnosing environments of political and social extremism based on 16 cases (month 9). Further work will include modeling relationships between regulation and rights in past and contemporary cases (month 11) and building a “Regulatory-Rights Interactive Website” (month 12), which will include 16 cases that enable six target groups practitioners/policy-makers to apply the toolkit to other historical and contemporary cases and will assist in teaching the history of extremist narratives.

The Post-doc will also be responsible for all research related to France for the project and the organization of a Democracy Colab (Information available on request). The Post-doc must attend all online meetings of the consortium and inform the project managers of our progress. The Post-doc will also have occasional organizational duties for the organization of talks or roundtables, not exceeding 4 events per year on questions of democracy. As such, the Post-doc is part of the international consortium pursuing OppAttune and a fellow at the Center for Critical Democracy Studies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, in dialogue with the PI, the research, guidelines and deliverables, including a website and toolkit during the work package for the first year of the grant.
• Complete necessary country reports and data.
• Maintain correspondence with the other teams completing country reports from all PIs for other countries.
• Regular reminders of deadlines for drafts
• Responding to any questions regarding the work package deliverables for 3.2
• Reviewing and returning drafts of country reports for work package deliverable 3.2 in a timely manner
• Writing and editing final country reports
• Providing regular updates to the Director of the Center for Critical Democracy Studies concerning progress

Other Duties

• Keeping the CCDS website up to date with regards to OppAttune and liaising with the AUP Communications team with regular updates on progress and events related to OppAttune and the Center for Critical Democracy Studies.
• Organizing at least 2 events (talks, symposia, visits) per semester related to democracy at the Center for Critical Democracy Studies.

QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD in Philosophy, Political Science, History, Law or related fields.
• Able to write in English and have written and spoken fluency in French.
• Experience working in teams, completing projects with multiple participants, and meeting important deadlines.
• Ability to multi-task, manage workflow and deliver according to deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and team skills and the ability to collaborate with colleagues and to work closely and effectively with a variety of constituencies including but not limited to alumni, administrators, faculty, and students.
• Familiarity with the American and French educational systems is a plus.
• This position is open to French and international applicants subject to the obtainment of a French working visa.

DUE DATE FOR APPLICATIONS

Applications due, Friday, May 26, 2023, submitted to CCDSaup.edu

Applications should include:

1. Letter of motivation explaining the candidate’s experience, motivation for working on this project and a discussion of how the candidate hopes to contribute to the Center for Critical Democracy Studies through OppAttune.
2. CV
3. A sample of an article/paper presented or published in English

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 1, 2023 for full consideration.