Assistant Professor of French

Required qualifications. (1) A Ph.D. in French or a closely related field with a specialization in 20th- and 21st-century French and/or Francophone Studies; (2) native/near native proficiency in French, (3) an active research agenda with peer-reviewed publications related to French and/or Francophone literature/culture/film/theory; (4) potential for external funding; and (5) the ability to teach courses in French at all levels, including undergraduate courses on contemporary France and the Francophone world, as well as upper-level and graduate courses taught within the candidate’s areas of specialization. We seek scholars with demonstrated university-level teaching experience and a strong commitment to research excellence. Duties include departmental and institutional service, active research, and the development and delivery of undergraduate and graduate courses in both face-to-face and online formats.

Preferred qualifications. Preference will be given to candidates prepared to teach in a second area outside their primary area of scholarship—such as French for specific purposes, translation, or linguistics. Ideal applicants will present a research agenda that complements existing departmental strengths in literary history and theory, cultural studies, film studies, and translation. Candidates may also be asked to discuss interest in supporting co-curricular French language activities during the interview process.

Finalists will be asked to articulate how their teaching practices engage, include, and eliminate barriers to learning for UNC Charlotte students, and how their educational approach helps increase the engagement and success of all students regardless of their entry pathway into the university.

The Department of Languages, Cultures and Translation engages in innovative research and teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels to develop students’ language and communication skills, cultural knowledge, intercultural competency, literacy, and critical thinking in order to prepare its graduates for participation in an increasingly global and multilingual society. More information about the department can be found at languages.charlotte.edu.

As the largest and most academically diverse college at UNC Charlotte, the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences houses 15 departments, 13 interdisciplinary programs, and 7 applied centers. We offer a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs with extensive honors and early-entry options. The College plays a pivotal role in delivering on the university’s goals in the areas of research excellence, student success and experience, and community engagement. Through their scholarship and teaching, the College’s 350+ faculty members seek to deepen our understanding of complex problems and lead the university in interdisciplinary collaboration.

UNC Charlotte is an R-1 university, and the only research university in North Carolina’s largest metropolitan area. As the second-largest institution in the UNC System, we transform lives, communities, and industries through accessible and affordable education, offering exemplary bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and professional programs. Our commitment to scholarship, innovation, and service drives our contributions to the ever-evolving needs of society. Through strategic partnerships and a focus on real-world applications, we prepare our graduates to excel in their careers and lead with purpose and integrity in a rapidly changing world. 

This position is subject to research-security screening. As part of the application, applicants must disclose, either in their CV or in a separate document submitted with the application, all current appointments or affiliations with foreign institutions or organizations, foreign research support, and ongoing research collaborations with foreign institutions, organizations, or their personnel. Before candidates advance to an on-campus interview, the university will review this information and other publicly available information for relationships involving institutions on the current Section 1286 list and any other applicable U.S. restricted-party lists. A disclosed or identified relationship does not automatically disqualify a candidate. As a condition of employment, a selected candidate must resolve any relationship the university determines would violate applicable law or sponsor requirements or materially impair the candidate’s or the university’s eligibility for federal funding.

Application. Only electronic submissions will be accepted. For more information regarding the position and to apply electronically, go to https://jobs.charlotte.edu (position number 5405). Please attach the following documents with your electronic submission: 

1. A cover letter that addresses the job requirements identified, as well as the candidate’s teaching philosophy. 

2. A current and complete curriculum vitae. 

3. Only finalists for the position will be required to provide three letters of recommendation and transcripts.

The candidate chosen for this position will be subject to Criminal Background Check.

The candidate selected for this position will be required to submit official transcripts of their highest degree upon hire.

Hiring is subject to budget availability.

For additional information, please contact Allison Stedman (astedman@charlotte.edu), Chair of the Search Committee. Review of applications will begin on October 21 until the position is filled. 

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. In keeping with this commitment, UNC Charlotte ensures that persons of any background are invited, included, and treated equally in the terms and conditions of employment.