The Department of French and Francophone Studies at Vassar College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor, beginning Fall 2023.
We are seeking candidates who specialize in periods prior to the nineteenth century, with a preferred emphasis on performance studies; other subfields will also be considered. The successful candidate will teach French language courses at all levels as well as courses in pre-1800 French and Francophone literature and culture. Excellence in teaching language, literature, and culture courses at all levels in a liberal-arts environment is essential and must be clearly illustrated in the candidate's materials. Candidates must possess native or near-native fluency in French. Vassar College values individuals with experience in developing and implementing an inclusive curriculum as well as previous success or demonstrated interest in working with a diverse population of students. In addition to contributing to the departmental curriculum, this position will include teaching in English in one or more multidisciplinary programs on campus, such as Environmental Studies, Medieval/Renaissance Studies, Africana Studies, or Migration and Displacement Studies, as well as the possibility of teaching a First-Year Writing Seminar (in English) and directing our program in Paris. The teaching load in the first year is four courses followed by four courses annually and an intensely mentored experience in subsequent years. Candidates must also demonstrate a record of scholarship and a promising research agenda; individuals with a scholarly interest in areas related to diversity are especially encouraged to apply. Candidates must have a PhD in hand by June 2023.
How to Apply
Candidates should submit:
A letter of application
CV
Graduate school transcript (an unofficial copy is acceptable for initial application)
Personal statement
Diversity statement
Teaching statement with sample lesson plan
Three letters of recommendation
To apply, please visit https://employment.vassar.edu/postings/2807 to link to the posting for this position. For inquiries, email ffsjob@vassar.edu. Applications received by October 14, 2022 will receive full consideration. There is no guarantee that applications received after this date will be reviewed.
Special Instructions to Applicants
To Apply
All applicants must apply online at: https://employment.vassar.edu/postings/2825.
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Vassar College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged.