Responsibilities will include teaching French language classes at all levels (4 courses a year, 2 per semester), coordinating multi-section French language courses, training and supervising Graduate Teaching Assistants, and supervision of Undergraduate Teaching Assistants.

A Ph.D. or ABD in French and Francophone Studies and/or language pedagogy, near-native fluency in French and English, and in-depth knowledge of France and the Francophone world are required. The successful candidate will collaborate with the other members of the program to teach and coordinate courses in the language sequence and will also participate in the ongoing development of the curriculum as well as in the pedagogical training of Graduate Teaching Assistants. They will contribute to the goals of the French program by promoting literacy and integrating fundamental practices of the discipline (creative and expository writing, close reading, intellectual engagement with literary texts and films) across all curricular levels while participating in the broader Humanities mission of the University. Additional duties will include committee assignments, advising, and community engagement.

To receive full consideration, applicants' dossier must include a cv, cover letter, teaching philosophy statement, sample syllabi, course evaluations, 3 letters of recommendation (2 of which must address the candidate’s teaching), and selection of teaching materials (for instance, a lesson plan or pedagogical sequence).  Please address in your materials (cover letter or statements) how you would contribute to the teaching and research missions of our diverse and inclusive university community. Applications will be accepted until the position is closed or filled, but to guarantee full consideration please complete your application by December 1, 2025.  Please submit all requested materials via Interfolio (https://apply.interfolio.com/174688). 

For technical or logistical questions concerning the submission of the application, you may contact the French Studies Department Manager, Candace Laning. For substantive questions, you may contact the Chair of the Search Committee, Prof. Lewis Seifert.