"Assistant Professor of French"

Position Details

This full-time faculty position is on-campus and in-person.

The Department of Modern Language Studies at Texas Christian University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of French, beginning Fall 2026. We seek a dynamic teacher-scholar who will contribute to a vibrant liberal arts environment through innovative pedagogy, active engagement with students, and collaborative program development. Area of specialization is open but preference will be given to candidates with a focus on the culture and society of France. The successful candidate will have native or near-native fluency in French, a passion for student engagement inside and outside the classroom, evidence of scholarly potential and a demonstrated commitment to active learning and effective teaching in a liberal arts context. The position carries a 3/2 teaching load with two potential promotions in rank (Associate Professor and Professor) and annual support for research activity.

For full consideration, applicants must have completed a Ph.D. in French/French Studies with a focus on French culture and society by August 1, 2026. Candidates should demonstrate excellence in teaching French language courses at all levels and the ability to offer a range of courses on French culture and society. The successful candidate will also play an active role in strengthening and expanding the French program, including curriculum development and outreach. We particularly welcome candidates who demonstrate:

• Potential for excellent undergraduate teaching.
• Capacity for ongoing peer-reviewed scholarship.
• A desire to be an active citizen in our Department and College.

Department Details

The TCU Department of Modern Language Studies is composed of eight full-time faculty members and offers major and minor programs in Chinese, French, German, and Italian. The Department operates an immersive Language House program on campus for each of the language programs as well as a student club for each of the language programs.

Required Application Materials & Application Instructions

Candidates are requested to upload a letter of application, CV with contact information for three professional reference letters, unofficial graduate transcripts, a statement of teaching philosophy, and a research agenda statement to https://jobs.tcu.edu/jobs/search/faculty-jobs. Letters of recommendation and additional materials may be requested at a later time in the process. If requested, the candidate’s references will receive an email from TCU asking them to upload a recommendation on the candidate’s behalf. TCU only accepts online applications and documents.

Full review of applications begins on January 20, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Departmental representatives will conduct virtual interviews. Finalists will be invited to campus for in-person interviews.

Questions regarding the application process may be directed to TCU Human Resources at hrtalentacquisition@tcu.edu or 817-257-7790. Questions about the position or the TCU Department of Modern Language Studies may be directed to the department chair, Dr. Nicholas Albanese (n.albanese@tcu.edu) or the search chair, Dr. Muriel Cormican (muriel.cormican@tcu.edu).