Assistant, Associate, or Professor of French with a specialization in African Francophone Studies
About The Position
The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at Furman University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Professor of African Francophone Studies to begin August 1, 2027. The successful candidate will join a thriving French program marked by rapid growth in majors, rich opportunities for experiential learning, and a strong commitment to teaching excellence. We seek an innovative, dynamic teacher-scholar to develop a curricular focus on the Francophone African world. We are inviting candidates with expertise in Francophone Africa and/or the Francophone African Diaspora who will successfully engage students at all levels of French language courses as well as in a variety of advanced-level content courses within the French major. Area of specialization within African Francophone Studies is open and could include expertise in subfields such as ecocriticism, film, new media, digital humanities, cultural studies, gender and sexuality studies, race and ethnicity studies, or literature. Other subfields and topics are also welcomed.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in French and Francophone Studies, or a related field, expected by August 1, 2027.
- Native or near-native level language proficiency in French and English is required.
- Demonstrate a commitment to and excellence in undergraduate instruction at all levels.
- Demonstrate excellence in research, with a promising record of publications.
- Ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds and contribute to Furman’s commitment to expanding access and opportunity to Furman’s rich learning culture.
Nice To Haves
- A minimum of two years of experience teaching at the university level is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Teach five courses per year, including language classes at all levels.
- Become an integral part of both the French program and the department of Modern Languages and Literatures.
- Develop courses in their area of expertise.
- Be actively involved in co-curricular programming and French Language House supervision.
- Play an active role in French program recruiting efforts.
- Coordinate study abroad as needed.
- Teach first-year seminar courses.
- Maintain an active research agenda.
- Advise and mentor students.
- Become an energetic contributor to The Furman Advantage and undergraduate research.
- Participate in department/university service.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
