Assistant Professor - French

Key Responsibilities

1. Teaching & Instruction

• Teach courses in:

  • Elementary and Intermediate French (language acquisition)

  • Advanced French Grammar and Composition

  • French Conversation and Phonetics

  • French Literature (e.g., Medieval, 17th–21st Century)

  • Francophone Literature and Culture

  • French Civilization and Cultural Studies

• Develop and revise course syllabi, assignments, and assessments.

• Incorporate technology and innovative pedagogical methods in language instruction.

• Advise and mentor undergraduate and/or graduate students.

• Supervise independent studies, internships, or research projects (if applicable).

• Participate in curriculum development and assessment.

2. Research & Scholarship

• Maintain an active research agenda in French or Francophone studies.

• Publish scholarly work in peer-reviewed journals and/or academic presses.

• Present research at national and international conferences.

• Seek external funding or grants where appropriate.

• Contribute to interdisciplinary research initiatives when possible.

3. Service & Engagement

• Serve on departmental, college, and university committees.

• Participate in student recruitment and retention initiatives.

• Support study abroad programs in French-speaking countries.

• Engage in community outreach and cultural events promoting French language and culture.

• Participate in professional organizations (e.g., MLA, AATF).

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in French, Francophone Studies, or closely related field (completed by start date).

• Demonstrated ability or strong potential for effective language and literature instruction.

• Evidence of scholarly research and publication potential.

• Native or near-native fluency in French and English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching at the college or university level.

• Specialization in an area such as:

  • Francophone Studies

  • Postcolonial Studies

  • Gender and Sexuality Studies

  • Translation Studies

  • Digital Humanities

• Experience with study abroad programming.

• Record of grant activity or research funding.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong intercultural communication skills.

• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Ability to teach language courses at multiple proficiency levels.

• Effective classroom management and student engagement strategies.

• Collaborative and interdisciplinary mindset.