Visiting Assistant Professor of French and Francophone Studies
Union College Career Center in Becker Hall · NY, US
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About the Role
Union College seeks a Visiting Assistant Professor in French and Francophone Studies to begin September 1, 2027, for three academic years. The role involves teaching French language at all levels and upper-level courses in French and/or translation, contributing to interdisciplinary programs and the College's strategic goals of diversity and belonging. The position requires innovative scholarship and engagement with rigorous research questions.
Responsibilities
- Teach French classes at all levels (basic, intermediate, and advanced).
- Teach other courses in French and in English.
- Lead co-curricular programming (e.g., language tables, cultural events).
- Offer courses that contribute to the College Complex Questions curriculum.
- Demonstrate commitment to Union's strategic goals of diversity and belonging.
- Exhibit promise for innovative, active scholarship.
- Teach 2 courses per 10-week trimester.
- Teach 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 9/2027.
- Ability to teach French classes at all levels.
- Ability to teach upper-level courses in French and/or translation.
- Interest in teaching that utilizes linguistic and cultural materials related to multiple aspects of the French and Francophone worlds.
- Research agendas in Public Humanities, the Cultures of the Francophone Americas, or work that connects across disciplines are of particular interest.
- Experience in leading co-curricular programming.
- Commitment to Union's strategic goals of diversity and belonging.
- Promise for innovative, active scholarship with both broad and deep engagement with rigorous, creative research questions.
Skills
- French language instruction
- French and Francophone studies
- Translation studies
- Interdisciplinary teaching
- Co-curricular programming
- Diversity and belonging initiatives
- Scholarship and research
Location
- Schenectady, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
- Academic
Experience Level
- Assistant Professor
Education Level
- Ph.D. required or near completion
Salary/Compensations
- $68,500-$70,500
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 an innovative liberal arts college committed to the liberal arts and sciences, with a strong emphasis on undergraduate research and scholarship.
- The Department of Modern Languages & Literatures is a vibrant and 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, evidenced by scholarly production, innovative courses, editorial activity, and internal/external awards.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.