Assistant Professor of Language and Culture Studies (postcolonial Francophone Studies)

Trinity College - Hartford, CT; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in postcolonial Francophone Studies, starting July 1, 2027. The department offers courses in nine languages and seeks candidates with excellence in scholarship and teaching, focusing on Caribbean, North African, and/or sub-Saharan African literature and culture.

The successful candidate will expand offerings in postcolonial Francophone studies, teach courses in French language and francophone literature,

Qualifications

• PhD in French and Francophone Studies required by July 1, 2027.
• Native or near-native fluency in French and English.
• Desirable knowledge of additional languages (Arabic, Wolof, Haitian Creole).

Responsibilities

• Expand course offerings in postcolonial Francophone studies.
• Teach courses in French language and francophone literature.
• Provide English-language courses supporting African/Caribbean Studies on campus.
• Participate in the service of the department.

Skills

French fluency

English fluency

Interdisciplinary teaching

Education

PhD in French/Francophone Studies

Job description

TRINITY COLLEGE’s Department of Languageand Culture Studies invitesapplications foratenure-trackAssistant Professor withaspecialization in postcolonial Francophone Studies, beginning July 1, 2027. The Department of Languageand Culture Studies offers courses in nine different languagesand is committed to innovation in pedagogyacrossall levels of our curriculum. Weare seeking candidates witharecord of excellence in scholarshipand teachingand whose research centers on Caribbean, NorthAfrican,and/or sub-SaharanAfrican literatureand culture, ofany historical period. The successful candidate will be expected to expand our course offerings in postcolonial Francophone studies, teach coursesatall levels of French languageas wellas generalist courses in francophone literatures, provide courses in English that support ourAfricanand/or Caribbean Studies programs on campus,andparticipateactively in the service of our department.

Trinity isahighly selective, independent, nonsectarian liberalarts institution located in the capital city of Hartford, Connecticut. The college maintainsarigorousacademic profile complemented byavibrant co-curricular program. With more than 2,100 full-time undergraduate students, representing forty-three statesand ninety-one countries, we consider our location inaculturallyand socioeconomically diverse capital city to beamong Trinity’s most distinctiveassets;and we cultivate strong connections with our surrounding neighborsand with institutionsand organizations throughout Hartfordand the region.Asapreeminent liberalarts college inan urban setting, Trinity College prepares students to be bold, independent thinkers who lead transformative lives.Candidates should demonstrateastrong commitment to teaching diverse undergraduate students inan interdisciplinary, liberalarts context.

The teaching load is typically 5 courses per year, but new hires teacha2-2 load in their first two years.Applicantsare expected to have native or near-native fluency in Frenchand English. Knowledge ofanother language related to the candidate’s geographic focus is desirable(including but not limited toArabic, Wolof, or Haitian Creole).APhDin French and Francophone Studiesis required by July 1, 2027.Toapply, please submitaCV, cover letter, teaching statement focusing on the candidate’s inclusive pedagogy strategies,and scholarly writing sample (not to exceed 30 pages).Applicants will beasked to provide emailaddresses of three references. Onceacompleted dossier is submitted, emails will be generated to reference providers, directing them to submit letters toaunique URL.Applicants using Interfolio (or other dossier service) should provide theappropriate unique Interfolio emailaddress for each reference letter writer.Review of materials will begin Thursday, October 8.For questions regarding this position please contact Professor PriscillaMeléndez, Chair of the Search Committee: [e-mail]