Assistant Professor of French and Francophone Studies, Tenure Track
- Pay
- $96,000 – $106,000 per year
- Location
- Poughkeepsie, NY · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid-level
- Education
- Doctorate
- Listed
- 31 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- French language instruction
- French literature and culture
- undergraduate teaching
Also useful
- translation pedagogy
- Mediterranean and Francophone studies
About the role
Department
French and Francophone Studies
Decisions concerning employment are made on the basis of an individual’s qualifications to contribute to meeting Vassar College’s educational objectives and its institutional needs, which includes promoting a respect for difference and creating a learning environment where students from all backgrounds can thrive. Candidates who can contribute to these goals through their teaching, research, advising, and other activities are encouraged to identify their strengths and experiences in this area. If you need to request an accommodation to fully participate in the search process, please contact
Position Introduction
The Department of French and Francophone Studies at Vassar College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning Fall 2027. Preference will be given to candidates who bring transnational and transhistorical perspectives to the Mediterranean world or Francophone diasporas.
About the role
We seek an outstanding scholar and excellent French language teacher who can develop inspiring literature and culture courses for undergraduates in a liberal arts environment. The chronological focus is open, but preference will be given to candidates who bring transnational and transhistorical perspectives to the Mediterranean world or Francophone diasporas.
The successful candidate will engage in innovative methodologies and work across disciplines. Candidates must show evidence of active research, teaching excellence, and fluency in French and English. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching French language and literature/culture courses at all levels. The ability to teach our translation seminar is a plus.
In addition to contributing to the departmental curriculum, this position will include teaching in one or more multidisciplinary programs on campus, and offers the possibility of directing the Vassar Wesleyan Program in Paris. The teaching load in the first year is four courses, followed by five courses annually in subsequent years.
Our new colleague will be expected to fully participate in the life of the department and the college.
Application Materials
- Cover Letter & CV
- Teaching Statement
- Research Statement
- Community Impact Statement
- Graduate School Transcripts (unofficial copy is acceptable at the time of application)
- Contact information for three references who will provide reference letters upon request. Note: Candidates will be prompted for the contact information following the submission of the application.
How to Apply
Candidates must have completed a Ph.D. at the time of appointment. Please contact with any questions. Review of applicant materials will begin on October 15, 2026 and will continue until the position has been filled. There is no guarantee that applications received after October 15, 2026 will be reviewed.
Pay Transparency Disclosure
The annual base starting salary range for this position is $96,000 to $106,000 (USD). This range includes new faculty appointments beginning the first year of a standard tenure clock as well as Assistant Professors with previous tenure-line experience who will be on an accelerated tenure clock.
When extending an offer of employment, Vassar College considers factors such as (but not limited to) candidate’s education/training, work experience, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations. This salary range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of posting.
The starting salary for an Assistant Professor in this position with a PhD beginning the first year of a standard tenure clock in Fall 2027 is $100,000.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Vassar College is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
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