Visiting Assistant Professor of French and Francophone Studies

Overview

The Department of French and Francophone Studies at Bates College invites applications for a full‑time, two‑year visiting assistant professor position to begin July 2026.

• Teach five courses annually:
  French language at all levels, Francophone literature, cinema, culture courses, and a specialty seminar.
• Possibly teach a cross‑listed English course in Environmental Studies.
• Engage students in critical inquiry on gender, race, migration, colonialism, postcoloniality, urbanization, ecocriticism, and related topics.

• Demonstrate excellence in Francophone literature, film, and culture, especially from Sub‑Saharan Africa;
  Caribbean or North America experience is welcome.
• Combine at least two of environmental humanities, ecopoetics, urbanization, immigration, or afrofuturism with Francophone studies.
• Produce scholarly work supporting community‑engaged learning and inclusive pedagogy.

• Cover letter.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Teaching statement describing inclusive, evidence‑based pedagogy.
• Research plan addressing current and future promise.
• Three letters of recommendation (requested for shortlisted candidates).
• Proof of native or near‑native fluency in French.

• PhD in French or Francophone Studies by appointment.
• Strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and mentorship in a liberal arts context.
• Evidence of innovative, inclusive, rigorous pedagogy.

Bates College encourages applications from individuals from historically marginalized groups and those who may have followed non‑traditional pathways to higher education. We are committed to supporting the success of students from diverse educational and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and verification of degree.