Tenure-Track Professor of African Francophone Studies

Furman University; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Furman University invites applications for a tenure-track position in African Francophone Studies at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Professor within the Department of Modern Languages & Literatures. The successful candidate will contribute to a growing French program and value undergraduate education.

We seek a scholar with expertise in Francophone Africa or the Francophone African Diaspora who can teach at all levels, develop new courses, supervise the French Language House, coordinate

Qualifications

• PhD in French and Francophone Studies or related field anticipated by Aug 1, 2027.
• Native or near-native fluency in French and English required.
• Minimum two years of university-level teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach five courses per year, including language courses at all levels.
• Develop courses in area of expertise and participate in co-curricular programming and Language House supervision.
• Engage in program recruiting efforts and coordinate study abroad as needed.
• Teach first-year seminars and contribute to department and university service.
• Maintain an active research program and mentor undergraduate researchers.

Skills

French language proficiency

English language proficiency

Education

PhD in French and Francophone Studies or related field

Job description

Furman University invites applications for a tenure-track position in African Francophone Studies at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Professor within the Department of Modern Languages & Literatures. The successful candidate will contribute to a growing French program and value undergraduate education.

We seek a scholar with expertise in Francophone Africa or the Francophone African Diaspora who can teach at all levels, develop new courses, supervise the French Language House, coordinate