Assistant Professor in French and Francophone Studies
About The Position
The Department of French, Francophone and Italian Studies at Wellesley College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in French and Francophone Studies beginning July 1, 2027. Applicants should have native or near-native fluency in French, a commitment to language teaching at all levels of the undergraduate curriculum, and demonstrated promise in teaching and scholarship in the field of Francophone Studies. While the position is open to candidates whose research focuses on the broader Francophone world, we especially invite candidates with particular expertise in sub-Saharan Francophone African literature, film, or culture, of any historical period. We are seeking candidates who can expand our course offerings in Francophone Africa and who have a secondary specialization in one or more of the following areas: disability studies, environmental studies, immigration and diasporic studies, and/or cinema studies. Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching diverse undergraduate students in an interdisciplinary, liberal arts context. The teaching load is four courses annually, and faculty are expected to teach two language classes and two upper-level courses in their area of specialization. We seek applicants who are interested in working in a cooperative and collaborative teaching environment and who are strongly committed to liberal arts education and excellence in scholarship. Candidates who believe they will contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply.
Requirements
- Native or near-native fluency in French
- Commitment to language teaching at all levels of the undergraduate curriculum
- Demonstrated promise in teaching and scholarship in the field of Francophone Studies
- Secondary specialization in one or more of the following areas: disability studies, environmental studies, immigration and diasporic studies, and/or cinema studies
- Strong commitment to teaching diverse undergraduate students in an interdisciplinary, liberal arts context
- Interested in working in a cooperative and collaborative teaching environment
- Strongly committed to liberal arts education and excellence in scholarship
- Cover letter of application indicating teaching and research interests, not to exceed two single-spaced pages
- Curriculum vitae
- Teaching philosophy statement
- Two proposed course descriptions (no more than 300 words each)
- A writing sample (approximately 20 pages) representative of current research
- Names and contact information for three letters of reference, who will be contacted by our online system
- At least one letter that speaks to the candidate’s teaching experience
Nice To Haves
- Research focuses on the broader Francophone world
- Particular expertise in sub-Saharan Francophone African literature, film, or culture, of any historical period
Responsibilities
- Teach language classes
- Teach upper-level courses in their area of specialization
- Expand course offerings in Francophone Africa
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Pre-tax saving benefits
- Life insurance
- Disability coverage (for full-time Faculty)
- Retirement savings plan (403(b) plan with up to 10.5% contribution)
- Caregiving support through Wellthy
- Legal plan insurance
- Pet insurance discount
- Retirement planning resources
- Access to cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston
- Free parking on campus
- Free use of state-of-the-art athletic and fitness facilities with onsite fitness classes
- Library resources
- Opportunities to attend diverse campus events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
