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Union College invites applications for the position of tenure-track
Assistant Professor in French and Francophone Studies, with a focus
on Digital Humanities, beginning September 1, 2027. Review of
applications will begin on November 15, 2026 and continue until the
position is filled. Applications received by November 15, 2026 will
receive priority consideration.
Position description:
We seek a colleague with demonstrated excellence at all levels of language instruction (native or near-native fluency in French is required) and potential to teach upper-level Courses in French and/or translation courses that contribute to the College’s Interdisciplinary Programs . Moreover, we seek a candidate with interest in leading our term abroad program to France. We are interested in teaching that makes use of linguistic and cultural materials related to multiple aspects of the French and Francophone worlds. Ph.D. must be in hand or near completion by 9/27.
The successful candidate will be able to teach French classes at basic, intermediate, and advanced levels, as well as other courses in French and in English (thus open to the full campus community), will have experience in leading co-curricular programming (i.e., language tables, cultural events), and will offer courses that contribute to the College’s Complex Questions curriculum . The successful candidate will furthermore exhibit promise for innovative, active scholarship with both broad and deep engagement with rigorous, creative research questions.
Teaching load is 2 courses per 10-week trimester, 6 courses per academic year.
About the Department of Modern Languages & Literatures:
The selected candidate will join a vibrant and diverse department, with colleagues who value the community shared across our five language programs and seven language offerings. Department members are regularly recognized for their commitment to teaching and research, as evidenced by their scholarly production, innovative courses, and editorial activity, as well as by their distinction with internal and external awards of excellence.
Application instructions:
Please submit all application materials as pdf files. Only the materials listed below will be considered.
Position description:
We seek a colleague with demonstrated excellence at all levels of language instruction (native or near-native fluency in French is required) and potential to teach upper-level Courses in French and/or translation courses that contribute to the College’s Interdisciplinary Programs . Moreover, we seek a candidate with interest in leading our term abroad program to France. We are interested in teaching that makes use of linguistic and cultural materials related to multiple aspects of the French and Francophone worlds. Ph.D. must be in hand or near completion by 9/27.
The successful candidate will be able to teach French classes at basic, intermediate, and advanced levels, as well as other courses in French and in English (thus open to the full campus community), will have experience in leading co-curricular programming (i.e., language tables, cultural events), and will offer courses that contribute to the College’s Complex Questions curriculum . The successful candidate will furthermore exhibit promise for innovative, active scholarship with both broad and deep engagement with rigorous, creative research questions.
Teaching load is 2 courses per 10-week trimester, 6 courses per academic year.
About the Department of Modern Languages & Literatures:
The selected candidate will join a vibrant and diverse department, with colleagues who value the community shared across our five language programs and seven language offerings. Department members are regularly recognized for their commitment to teaching and research, as evidenced by their scholarly production, innovative courses, and editorial activity, as well as by their distinction with internal and external awards of excellence.
Application instructions:
Please submit all application materials as pdf files. Only the materials listed below will be considered.
- Cover letter describing how your education, teaching and research, academic interests, and experience address the requirements of this position