Assistant Professor of French and Francophone Studies, Tenure Track

R00035573
Poughkeepsie, NY

Department

French and Francophone Studies

Vassar College is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Decisions concerning employment are made on the basis of an individual's qualifications to contribute to meeting Vassar College's educational objectives and its institutional needs, which includes promoting a respect for difference and creating a learning environment where students from all backgrounds can thrive. Candidates who can contribute to these goals through their teaching, research, advising, and other activities are encouraged to identify their strengths and experiences in this area. If you need to request an accommodation to fully participate in the search process, please contact [contact details available in the full listing]

Job Description

Position Introduction:

The Department of French and Francophone Studies at Vassar College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning Fall 2027. Preference will be given to candidates who bring transnational and transhistorical perspectives to the Mediterranean world or Francophone diasporas.

Job Description:

We seek an outstanding scholar and excellent French language teacher who can develop inspiring literature and culture courses for undergraduates in a liberal arts environment. The chronological focus is open, but preference will be given to candidates who bring transnational and transhistorical perspectives to the Mediterranean world or Francophone diasporas. The successful candidate will engage in innovative methodologies and work across disciplines. Candidates must show evidence of active research, teaching excellence, and fluency in French and English. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching French language and literature/culture courses at all levels. The ability to teach our translation seminar is a plus. In addition to contributing to the departmental curriculum, this position will include teaching in one or more multidisciplinary programs on campus, and offers the possibility of directing the Vassar Wesleyan Program in Paris. The teaching load in the first year is four courses, followed by five courses annually in subsequent years. Our new colleague will be expected to fully participate in the life of the department and the college.

Application Materials:

• Cover Letter & CV
  
  
• Teaching Statement
  
  
• Research Statement
  
  
• Community Impact Statement (https://offices.vassar.edu/dean-of-the-faculty/positions/community-impact-statement/)
  
  

Assistant Professor of French and Francophone Studies, Tenure Track

R00035573
Poughkeepsie, NY

Department

French and Francophone Studies

Vassar College is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Decisions concerning employment are made on the basis of an individual's qualifications to contribute to meeting Vassar College's educational objectives and its institutional needs, which includes promoting a respect for difference and creating a learning environment where students from all backgrounds can thrive. Candidates who can contribute to these goals through their teaching, research, advising, and other activities are encouraged to identify their strengths and experiences in this area. If you need to request an accommodation to fully participate in the search process, please contact [contact details available in the full listing]

Job Description

Position Introduction:

The Department of French and Francophone Studies at Vassar College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning Fall 2027. Preference will be given to candidates who bring transnational and transhistorical perspectives to the Mediterranean world or Francophone diasporas.

Job Description:

We seek an outstanding scholar and excellent French language teacher who can develop inspiring literature and culture courses for undergraduates in a liberal arts environment. The chronological focus is open, but preference will be given to candidates who bring transnational and transhistorical perspectives to the Mediterranean world or Francophone diasporas. The successful candidate will engage in innovative methodologies and work across disciplines. Candidates must show evidence of active research, teaching excellence, and fluency in French and English. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching French language and literature/culture courses at all levels. The ability to teach our translation seminar is a plus. In addition to contributing to the departmental curriculum, this position will include teaching in one or more multidisciplinary programs on campus, and offers the possibility of directing the Vassar Wesleyan Program in Paris. The teaching load in the first year is four courses, followed by five courses annually in subsequent years. Our new colleague will be expected to fully participate in the life of the department and the college.

Application Materials:

• Cover Letter & CV
  
  
• Teaching Statement
  
  
• Research Statement
  
  
• Community Impact Statement (https://offices.vassar.edu/dean-of-the-faculty/positions/community-impact-statement/)