Assistant Professor of Language and Culture Studies (postcolonial Francophone Studies

Title

Assistant Professor of Language and Culture Studies (postcolonial Francophone Studies)

Tenure Track

Assistant Professor

08/01/2026

Full Time

Trinity College’s Department of Language and Culture Studiesinvites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor with aspecialization in postcolonial Francophone Studies, beginning July1, 2027. The Department of Language and Culture Studies offerscourses in nine different languages and is committed to innovationin pedagogy across all levels of our curriculum. We are seeking candidates with a record of excellence in scholarship and teaching and whose research centers on Caribbean, North African, and/orsub-Saharan African literature and culture, of any historical period.

The successful candidate will be expected to expand ourcourse offerings in postcolonial Francophone studies, teach coursesat all levels of French language as well as generalist courses in francophone literatures, provide courses in English that support our African and/or Caribbean Studies programs on campus, and participate actively in the service of our department.

Trinity is a highly selective, independent, nonsectarian liberal arts institution located in the capital city of Hartford,Connecticut. The college maintains a rigorous academic profile complemented by a vibrant co-curricular program. With more than2,100 full-time undergraduate students, representing forty-three states and ninety-one countries, we consider our location in aculturally and socioeconomically diverse capital city to be among

Trinity’s most distinctive assets; and we cultivate strong connections with our surrounding neighbors and with institution sand organizations throughout Hartford and the region. As apreeminent liberal arts college in an urban setting, Trinity College prepares students to be bold, independent thinkers who lead transformative lives. Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching diverse undergraduate students in an interdisciplinary, liberal arts context.

The teaching load is typically 5 courses per year, but new hires teach a 2-2 load in their first two years. Applicants are expected to have native or near-native fluency in French and English.

Knowledge of another language related to the candidate’s geographic focus is desirable (including but not limited to Arabic, Wolof, or Haitian Creole). A PhD in French and Francophone Studies is required by July 1, 2027

Competitive salary and benefits, plus start-up expense fund.

For questions regarding this position please contact Professor Priscilla Meléndez, Chair of the Search Committee: priscilla.melendez

Trinity College is an independent, nonsectarian liberal arts college for men and women, with approximately 2,200 undergraduate students and 200 faculty members, located in Hartford, Connecticut.

Our Mission is “Engage. Connect. Transform.” As the preeminent liberal arts college in an urban setting, Trinity College prepares students to be bold, independent thinkers who lead transformative lives. Trinity is an actively engaged community of students,faculty and staff who work together to develop and sustain the intellectual and creative opportunities central to a first-class liberal arts education. Hartford, the state capital, provides many opportunities for cultural and social engagement.

The College is committed to building a representative and diverse faculty, administrative staff, and student body. Trinity is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Applicants with disabilities should request, in advance, any needed accommodation in order to participate in the application process.

For all faculty positions, completion of the Ph.D. or appropriate equivalent is expected. Candidates should have a strong commitment to undergraduate and interdisciplinary teaching in a liberal arts context, and a well-articulated plan for sustained research.

Trinity is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and service.