Postcolonial Francophone Studies: Assistant Professor

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Start-up expense fund

Job summary

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

Ideal candidates will expand postcolonial Francophone offerings, teach French at all levels, and contribute to

Qualifications

• PhD in French and Francophone Studies required by July 1, 2027.
• Native or near-native fluency in French and English.
• Knowledge of another language related to geographic focus desirable.

Responsibilities

• Expand course offerings in postcolonial Francophone studies.
• Teach courses at all levels of French language and Francophone literatures.
• Provide English-language courses to support African/Caribbean Studies programs.
• Participate actively in the department's service.

Skills

Fluent English

Fluent French

Education

PhD in French and Francophone Studies

Job description

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

Ideal candidates will expand postcolonial Francophone offerings, teach French at all levels, and contribute to