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Assistant Professor of French

Union College42 open roles

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Union College invites applications for the position of tenure-track Assistant Professor in French and Francophone Studies, with a focus on Digital Humanities, beginning September 1, 2027. Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by November 15, 2026 will receive priority consideration.

Position description:

We seek a colleague with demonstrated excellence at all levels of language instruction (native or near-native fluency in French is required) and potential to teach upper-level Courses in French and/or translation courses that contribute to the College’s Interdisciplinary Programs. Moreover, we seek a candidate with interest in leading our term abroad program to France. We are interested in teaching that makes use of linguistic and cultural materials related to multiple aspects of the French and Francophone worlds. Ph.D. must be in hand or near completion by 9/27.

The successful candidate will be able to teach French classes at basic, intermediate, and advanced levels, as well as other courses in French and in English (thus open to the full campus community), will have experience in leading co-curricular programming (i.e., language tables, cultural events), and will offer courses that contribute to the College’s Complex Questions curriculum. The successful candidate will furthermore exhibit promise for innovative, active scholarship with both broad and deep engagement with rigorous, creative research questions.

Teaching load is 2 courses per 10-week trimester, 6 courses per academic year.

About the Department of Modern Languages & Literatures:

The selected candidate will join a vibrant and diverse department, with colleagues who value the community shared across our five language programs and seven language offerings. Department members are regularly recognized for their commitment to teaching and research, as evidenced by their scholarly production, innovative courses, and editorial activity, as well as by their distinction with internal and external awards of excellence.

Application instructions:

Please submit all application materials as pdf files. Only the materials listed below will be considered.

  • Cover letter describing how your education, teaching and research, academic interests, and experience address the requirements of this position
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Teaching statement that outlines the goals and methods of your teaching, including information regarding strategies you’ve developed for teaching students with academically and culturally diverse backgrounds
  • Research statement that describes your past and recent scholarly activities, as well as the methods and principles that have governed those activities

Please send questions and other inquiries to Michele Ricci Bell, Ph.D. at [email protected]. Applicants invited to the first round of interviews will receive a request for the contact information for three professional references who can speak to their abilities in teaching and research.

Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is $81,500-$83,500. Except for roles with a set rate of pay, the wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Location: Schenectady, NY

We offer exceptional benefits including:

  • Healthcare: Medical (PPO & HDHP), Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)
  • Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs
  • Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan
  • Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability
  • Tuition Exchange

Background Checks: In accordance with our background check policy, finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions.

E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).

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