Assistant Professor, French & Francophone Global Lit

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of French at the University of Virginia invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor whose scholarship centers on French and francophone global literature and culture from 1500–1700. The successful candidate will teach two courses per semester, mentor students, and collaborate across departments to advance interdisciplinary humanities initiatives.

Native or near-native fluency in French and English is required; a Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Strong scholarly research agenda with a promising publication record.
• Proven ability to teach and mentor diverse undergraduate and graduate students.

Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students; contribute to curriculum development.
• Engage in research across French and francophone global literature (1500–1700) and related humanities fields.
• Collaborate with departmental programs and interdisciplinary initiatives.

Skills

Fluent French

English proficiency

Graduate teaching experience

Education

PhD in French or related field

Job description

The Department of French at the University of Virginia invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor whose scholarship centers on French and francophone global literature and culture from 1500–1700. The successful candidate will teach two courses per semester, mentor students, and collaborate across departments to advance interdisciplinary humanities initiatives.

Native or near-native fluency in French and English is required; a Ph.D.