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Assistant Professor of French at Union College Career Center in Becker Hall

Assistant Professor of French

Union College Career Center in Becker Hall · NY, US

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Assistant Professor of French

Union College Career Center in Becker Hall · NY, US

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About the Role

Union College seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in French and Francophone Studies with a focus on Digital Humanities, beginning September 1, 2027. The role involves teaching at all levels of French language instruction, offering upper-level courses, and potentially leading the term abroad program to France. The position emphasizes innovative scholarship and engagement with rigorous research questions.

Responsibilities

  • Teach French classes at basic, intermediate, and advanced levels.
  • Teach other courses in French and in English.
  • Lead co-curricular programming, such as language tables and cultural events.
  • Offer courses that contribute to the College’s Complex Questions curriculum.
  • Exhibit promise for innovative, active scholarship with broad and deep engagement with rigorous, creative research questions.
  • Teach 2 courses per 10-week trimester, totaling 6 courses per academic year.

Requirements

  • Native or near-native fluency in French is required.
  • Ph.D. must be in hand or near completion by September 2027.
  • Demonstrated excellence at all levels of language instruction.
  • Potential to teach upper-level courses in French and/or translation courses that contribute to the College’s Interdisciplinary Programs.
  • Interest in leading the term abroad program to France.
  • Interest in teaching that makes use of linguistic and cultural materials related to multiple aspects of the French and Francophone worlds.

Skills

  • Digital Humanities

Location

  • Schenectady, NY

Work Type

  • Tenure-track
  • Full-time

Experience Level

  • Assistant Professor

Education Level

  • Ph.D.

Salary/Compensations

  • $81,500-$83,500

Benefits

  • Medical (PPO & HDHP), Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
  • Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access
  • Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs
  • Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan
  • Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability
  • Tuition Exchange

About the Company

  • Union College is a diverse department with colleagues who value community across five language programs and seven language offerings.
  • Department members are recognized for their commitment to teaching and research through scholarly production, innovative courses, editorial activity, and internal/external awards.

Equal Opportunity

  • In accordance with our background check policy, finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions.
  • Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.