Assistant Professor in French and Francophone Studies (Tenure-track)

Assistant Professor in French and Francophone Studies (Tenure-track)

Job no: 494530
Categories: Faculty
Department: French and Francophone Studies

The French and Francophone Studies Department at Davidson College invites applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor position in French and Francophone Studies with a specialization in French-speaking Africa (North Africa or West Africa) and their diaspora(s), to begin July 1, 2024. 

The successful candidate should be prepared to teach all levels of French language as well as courses at the advanced levels in their specialty, with a possibility to teach occasionally in English in other programs, like Gender and Sexuality Studies, Arab Studies, Film and Media Studies, the Writing Program, etc. The teaching load is five courses per year, spread over two semesters (with a one course reduction in the first year). We encourage applicants with an engaged, dynamic, and communicative teaching style, as well as a demonstrated commitment to scholarly research and publishing. While not required, research proficiency in another language spoken in North or Sub-Saharan Africa, like Arabic, Berber languages, or Niger-Congo languages, would be given preference, as it might expand a candidate’s ability to advise a range of student projects in Francophone Studies. Our new colleague will also have the opportunity to participate in our study abroad program rotation.

To learn more about Davidson College, how we support tenure-track faculty, and the local area, please visit this page.

Requirements: 

• PhD by July 1, 2024
• Native or near-native French and English 
• Evidence of demonstrated or potential excellence in and enthusiasm for undergraduate teaching
• Record of scholarship in Francophone Studies

The following materials are required of all applicants:

• Cover letter that describes how the candidate’s training and experience fit with the description of this position (1-2 pages),
• CV,
• Unofficial graduate transcript,
• Statement of teaching philosophy offering evidence of inclusive pedagogy and the ability to teach a diverse student body, and describing how their teaching and research might contribute to Davidson’s institutional commitment to diversity and inclusion(1-3 pages), 
• Research statement outlining the candidate’s scholarly trajectory and plans (1-2 pages),
• Three letters of recommendation (including one that specifically addresses teaching), a writing sample, and sample syllabi will be requested from short-listed candidates by November 6.

Review of applications and supporting materials will start on October 16, 2023.

Semi-finalists will be interviewed via Zoom in the fall 2023, and finalists will be invited for a campus interview in the Spring semester. To apply, please visit: https://employment.davidson.edu 

Please address any questions to Caroline Fache (chair, Department of French and Francophone Studies cafache@davidson.edu).

Davidson College is a highly selective liberal arts college located 20 minutes north of the thriving city of Charlotte, North Carolina, and less than two hours from the cultural and natural riches of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to participate in the life of collegial departments and a vibrant academic community. At Davidson College, we believe the college grows stronger by recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff committed to building an inclusive community. In order to achieve and sustain educational excellence, we seek to hire talented faculty and staff across the intersections of diverse races, ethnicities, religions and worldviews, sexual orientations, gender identities, ages, socio-economic backgrounds, political perspectives, abilities, veteran status, cultures, and national origins.

At Davidson College, we believe the college grows stronger by recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff committed to building an inclusive community. In order to achieve and sustain educational excellence, we seek to hire talented faculty and staff across the intersections of diverse races, ethnicities, religions and worldviews, sexual orientations, gender identities, ages, socio-economic backgrounds, political perspectives, abilities, veteran status, cultures, and national origins.