Assistant​/Associate Professor - Francophone African literature​/film​/culture whose primar

Position Overview

Assistant Professor or Associate Professor, Department of French, University of California, Berkeley. Earns 9‑month academic year salary:
Assistant Professor $80,800–$128,700;
Associate Professor $99,600–$149,500, with potential off‑scale salary for competitive conditions.

Anticipated start:
July 1, 2026.

Open date:
October 20, 2025 – Final date:
November 20, 2025 (Pacific Time). Applications will be accepted until the final date.

The Department of French invites applications for a tenure‑track position as Assistant Professor of French or a tenured position as Associate Professor, focusing on Francophone African literature/film and/or culture whose primary research lies south of the Maghreb. The role requires deep expertise in literary, film, and/or cultural studies of non‑Maghrebi African Francophone Studies and excellence in teaching. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses and graduate seminars to students with a range of disciplinary interests.

We welcome scholars whose research spans African Diaspora Studies, Caribbean Studies, Film Studies, Translation Studies, and related fields.

The Department of French at UC Berkeley offers advanced courses in French and Francophone literature and culture across all periods, integrating literary history, theory, philosophy, social and cultural theory, linguistics, gender and sexuality studies, critical race theory, colonial and post‑colonial studies, visual arts, music, popular culture, and politics. Faculty collaborate with related programs and interdisciplinary initiatives throughout the university.

The department values inclusive teaching, innovative research, and supports faculty with diverse family needs and non‑traditional career paths.

• Ph.D. (or equivalent international degree), or enrollment in a Ph.D. program at the time of application.

• Native or near‑native proficiency in French to conduct courses in French.

• Evidence of top‑quality research and distinction in teaching undergraduate courses and graduate seminars.
• Knowledge of another African language spoken in Francophone Africa (e.g., Wolof, Pulaar) is preferred.

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter describing research interests
• Writing Sample (no more than 30 pages)
• Statement of Teaching and Mentoring (discuss prior experience, approach, future interests, inclusive curriculum, mentoring, and equitable access)
• Statement of Campus and/or Professional Service (no more than one page, describe prior and proposed service activities)
• Authorization to Release Information Form (to be completed only if selected)

• Three references (contact information only). Letters of recommendation will be requested for candidates under serious consideration in a later stage.

As a condition of employment, finalists must disclose if they are subject to any administrative or judicial decision within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct. “Misconduct” includes violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination.

Berkeley, California.

UC Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.