Assistant or Associate Professor in French and Francophone Studies

Assistant or Associate Professor in French and Francophone Studies

The Department of French and Francophone Studies invites applications for an advanced assistant professor or associate professor position in French to begin September 1, 2026. Candidates should have a specialization in the literatures and cultures of sub-Saharan Africa. The ideal candidate will also specialize in one or more of the following areas: film and media studies, gender and sexuality studies, Caribbean studies, or African diaspora studies.

The successful candidate will teach five classes per year spread across three ten-week terms. Responsibilities include teaching French and Francophone language, literature, and culture courses at all levels, from beginning and intermediate through advanced level seminars in the candidate’s area of expertise. There may also be opportunities to teach in an off-campus study program and collaborate with Africana Studies and other disciplines.

We seek candidates with an engaged, dynamic, and communicative teaching style, as well as a demonstrated commitment to scholarly research and publishing.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in French or a related field. ABD will be considered, but preference will be given to candidates who will have completed their degree prior to the start of their appointment on September 1, 2026.
• Native or near-native oral and written communication in French and English.
• Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching.

Applications should include a cover letter; a curriculum vitae with the names and contact details of three references; a statement addressing the candidate's teaching experience working with a diverse student population and scholarly agenda; and two sample syllabi. Short-listed candidates will be asked for additional materials.

To apply, please complete the online application. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by Oct 24, 2025.

Carleton College is committed to hiring and maintaining a faculty that reflects the diversity of our student body and U.S. society. Candidates from population groups under-represented at the College are strongly encouraged to apply.

Carleton College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, veteran status, actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, status with regard to public assistance, disability, or age in providing employment or access to its educational facilities and activities.

Benefits

• A generous 403(b) retirement plan with a 10% employer contribution and 2% employee contribution
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees
• A dependent tuition program after six years of service

The expected starting salary range for this position is between $87,480 and $115,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility.