Assistant Professor of French

Final date to receive applications:

Review of applications will begin on January 20, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

Position Details:

This full-time faculty position is on-campus and in-person.

The Department of Modern Language Studies at Texas Christian University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of French, beginning Fall 2026. We seek a dynamic teacher-scholar who will contribute to a vibrant liberal arts environment through innovative pedagogy, active engagement with students, and collaborative program development. Area of specialization is open but preference will be given to candidates with a focus on the culture and society of France.

The successful candidate will have native or near-native fluency in French, a passion for student engagement inside and outside the classroom, evidence of scholarly potential and a demonstrated commitment to active learning and effective teaching in a liberal arts context. The position carries a 3/2 teaching load with two potential promotions in rank (Associate Professor and Professor) and annual support for research activity.

For full consideration, applicants must have completed a Ph.D. in French/French Studies with a focus on French culture and society by August 1, 2026. Candidates should demonstrate excellence in teaching French language courses at all levels and the ability to offer a range of courses on French culture and society. The successful candidate will also play an active role in strengthening and expanding the French program, including curriculum development and outreach.

We particularly welcome candidates who demonstrate:

* Potential for excellent undergraduate teaching.

* Capacity for ongoing peer-reviewed scholarship.

* A desire to be an active citizen in our Department and College.

Department Details:

The TCU Department of Modern Language Studies is composed of eight full-time faculty members and offers major and minor programs in Chinese, French, German, and Italian. The Department operates an immersive Language House program on campus for each of the language programs as well as a student club for each of the language programs.

School/College

Description:

Named for TCU's founders, Addison and Randolph Clark, the Add Ran College of Liberal Arts is home to the core academic disciplines of the humanities and social sciences. The College includes approximately 155 full-time faculty members, 13 departments (Comparative Race & Ethnic Studies, Criminology & Criminal Justice, Economics, English, Geography, History, Modern Language Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Religion, Sociology & Anthropology, Spanish and Hispanic Studies, and Women & Gender Studies), and two units of Reserve Officers' Training Corps (Army and Air Force).

Add Ran College departments confer 17 Bachelor of Arts and 7 Bachelor of Science degrees, a Bachelor of General Studies, an online master's degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice, a Master of Liberal Arts degree, and master's and Ph.D. degrees in History, English, and Rhetoric and Composition.

University & Fort Worth

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ABOUT TCU

Founded in 1873, Texas Christian University sits on 302 acres nestled in a primarily residential part of Fort Worth, just minutes away from downtown. The University includes seven schools and colleges, in addition to the John V. Roach Honors College and the Burnett School of Medicine.

Currently, TCU enrolls more than 10,200 undergraduates and 1,700 graduate students. Twenty-eight percent of students self-identify as a member of a minority group, five percent are international students, and forty-five percent are from out-of-state. Our students are supported by more than 2,200 faculty and staff. The University has more than 700 full-time faculty members and is a top 100 National University as classified by US News and World Report and has a Carnegie Classification of R2:
Doctoral Universities - High Research Activity.

ABOUT FORT WORTH

Like TCU, Fort Worth has the approachable, friendly charm of a smaller town, but offers the amenities, cultural activities, diversity and unique personality of a much larger city. Fort Worth, Texas, is the 13th largest city in the United States with an ever-growing population nearing 1 million. Fort Worth and TCU have grown together in a nearly 150-year relationship. You'll find that many Horned Frogs remain here after graduation, thanks to the region's thriving job market.

Fort Worth is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, the fourth largest metropolitan area in the United States, and the number 1 tourist destination in Texas. In 2018,  ranked Fort Worth the 7th most affordable city to live and work in the United States and U.S. News and World Report named Fort Worth one of the Best Places to Live.

Fort Worth, Dallas and Arlington all rank among the top 25 most diverse cities in the country.

Fort Worth is known for its vast array of cultural, educational and entertainment opportunities. The…