Assistant Professor of French

About the role

Tenure-track Assistant Professor in French and Francophone Studies with a focus on Digital Humanities, beginning September 1, 2027. Review of applications begins November 15, 2026 and continues until the position is filled; applications received by November 15, 2026 receive priority consideration.

Responsibilities

• Teach French language courses at basic, intermediate, and advanced levels.
• Teach upper‑level French and/or translation courses that contribute to the College’s interdisciplinary programs.
• Offer courses in French and in English open to the full campus community.
• Lead the term abroad program to France.
• Lead co‑curricular programming such as language tables and cultural events.
• Offer courses that contribute to the College’s Complex Questions curriculum.
• Maintain a teaching load of 2 courses per 10‑week trimester (6 courses per academic year).
• Engage in innovative, active scholarship with broad and deep engagement with rigorous, creative research questions.

Requirements

• Native or near‑native fluency in French.
• Ph.D. in hand or near completion by September 27, 2027.
• Demonstrated excellence at all levels of language instruction.

Qualifications

• Experience leading co‑curricular programming (language tables, cultural events).
• Interest in leading the term abroad program to France.
• Promise for innovative, active scholarship.
• Ability to teach courses in French and English.

Skills

• French language instruction across proficiency levels.
• Digital Humanities approaches to teaching and research.
• Curriculum development for interdisciplinary and Complex Questions courses.
• Experience with co‑curricular and study‑abroad program leadership.

Benefits

• Healthcare: Medical (PPO & HDHP), Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)
• Free On‑Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On‑Campus Wellness Programs
• Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability
• Tuition Exchange

Pay

Annual salary range: $81,500‑$83,500. The final salary will be set based on departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training.

Schedule

Teaching load: 2 courses per 10‑week trimester, equivalent to 6 courses per academic year.