Assistant Professor of French and Francophone Studies

invigorate the curriculum and forge connections with other departments, for example, Africana Studies, Government, History, Women's and Gender Studies, Literature, Cinema and Media Studies. The candidate's area of expertise could be at the intersection of disciplines, combining, for example, a text-based approach with an historical approach to environmental studies, migration studies, or the medical humanities. Additional expertise in any of the following fields is highly desirable: new media, intermedia, digital humanities, gender and sexuality studies, and critical race theory and history. Ideal candidates will want to work in a collaborative environment in a small liberal arts college setting. The faculty member will have the opportunity to teach and serve as Academic Director in Paris with our Hamilton in France program. The position requires institutional service including academic advising of undergraduate students after the first year. We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate their experience in teaching or working with broadly diverse student populations while contributing to a vibrant learning community that values academic freedom, creativity, and intellectual curiosity. Your cover letter should address the ways in which you would enhance the educational experience of students and further the College's educational goals . The goal of the French and Francophone Studies Department is to encourage an appreciation of the heritage and culture of French-speaking peoples and help students develop language proficiency necessary for a mature understanding of France and Francophone countries, past and present. https://www.hamilton.edu/academics/departments/french-and-francophone-studies > Candidates with ABD will be considered, although candidates with a Ph.D. are preferred. The teaching load for this position is four courses during the first year and five courses thereafter. Th e expected 9-month base salary range for this position is $94,500 to $100,360. Candidates should submit a cover letter, c.v., via interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/191868 Questions regarding the search may be directed to Jessica Burke, Search Committee Chair, at jnburke@hamilton.edu. Our review of applications will begin immediately and continue through November 1, 2026, the application deadline. Hamilton College is a residential liberal arts college located in central New York. The College has built its reputation on the teaching excellence and leading scholarship of its faculty, and on the academic distinction and intellectual curiosity of its approximately 2000 students who take advantage of Hamilton's open curriculum ( https://www.hamilton.edu/academics/open-curriculum ). Accomplished faculty, highly capable and motivated students, and a student-faculty ratio of 9:1 provide an educational experience that emphasizes academic excellence, intellectual and cultural diversity, and respect for differences in the development of students as engaged members of their communities. Hamilton's commitment to diversity is embodied in its need-blind admission policy for US Citizens and Permanent Residents; furthermore, Hamilton College meets the full demonstrated financial need for all admitted and enrolled students during their four years on campus. Please visit the college website for more information (www.hamilton.edu). Hamilton College is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an accessible, supportive environment and an educational experience that recognizes a wide array of experiences, backgrounds and viewpoints as integral components of academic excellence. Candidates who can contribute to those goals are encouraged to apply and discuss their strengths in these areas. Applicants with dual-career considerations can find other Hamilton and nearby academic job listings at https://www.hercjobs.org/regions/higher-ed-careers-upstate-new-york/ , as well as additional information at https://www.hamilton.edu/dof/faculty-development/resources-for-prospective-or-new-faculty/opportunities-for-spouses-or-partners (Opportunities for Spouses or Partners). Hamilton provides domestic partner benefits.