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Assistant Professor of Modern Languages and Literatures - French
Hartford, CT • On-site
Full-time
Posted 19 days ago
Job description
Job Family Group:
Faculty
Time Type:
Full time
Department/Office:
Modern Languages & Literatures
Exemption Status:
Exempt
Job Description:
The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at Trinity University (San Antonio, Texas) invites applications for the tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of French Studies.
The successful applicant will hold a Ph.D. in French or closely related fields, such as Francophone Studies, Comparative Literature, Transnational or Diaspora Studies, and demonstrate a clear expertise in French speaking Northern/Sub-Saharan African, or Caribbean, literatures and cultures. The successful applicant will also showcase the ability and desire to teach French at all levels, including French for professional purposes (such as French for business or French for diplomacy), and to take part in Trinity's newly established summer abroad program in Aix-en-Provence, as an example of service to the Department and the University. Lastly, the ideal candidate will welcome the possibility of research and teaching collaboration(s) across the University, and be open to teach interdisciplinary, cross listed courses in English on an as-needed basis.
The regular teaching load for this position is five courses per year (2/3 or 3/2), with a course reduction during the first year, all at the undergraduate level.
BACKGROUND
Trinity University is a secular, independent, private institution, founded in 1869. Trinity offers high-quality science, liberal arts, and pre-professional programs as represented by the four schools (STEM, Arts & Humanities, Social Science and Civic Engagement, and Business) to approximately 2,500 undergraduate students from the U.S. and more than 45 countries. The attractive campus overlooks downtown San Antonio, a city rich in heritage and ethnic diversity. Additional information can be found on the Resource Guide to Trinity & San Antonio.
See the following links for information about Trinity's curriculum, including the First-Year Experience, experiential learning, and faculty-led study-abroad programs.
The Carlos Alvarez School of Arts and Humanities, endowed with a gift of $25 million, is at the center of Trinity's liberal arts education. Faculty are international leaders in their respective fields, creating engaged learning experiences grounded in careful study of tradition, critical thinking, clear communication, and creative expression.
The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures (ML&L) is the largest and most ethnically diverse academic unit at Trinity University. It offers majors in five languages (Chinese, French, German, Russian, Spanish), in Global Latinx Studies, a minor in Comparative Literature as well as beginning and intermediate Italian and Japanese language courses. ML&L takes pride in offering various opportunities for our students to study abroad, conduct research, and partake in experiential learning experiences. We work closely with the Mexico, the Americas, and Spain (MAS), the East Asian Studies at Trinity (EAST) programs, and the City of San Antonio.
Both the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures and the University as a whole value and safeguard academic freedom for faculty members in their teaching and scholarship. Trinity is guided by a set of core values and is committed to implementing practices in pursuit of an inclusive campus for all students, faculty, and staff to feel welcomed and engaged in a community of learning.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
APPOINTMENT DETAILS
This position will be a 9-month appointment (9 or 12 month disbursement) starting in August 2027.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
Required:
Ph.D in French or Francophone Studies (or closely related areas) by the start of the appointment
EXPERIENCE
Required:
Preferred:
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
Native or near native fluency in both French and English
ATTENDANCE
This position is not remote.
HOW TO APPLY
For internal applicants, please apply through Workday using the 'Jobs Hub' application, see instructions provided here.
For external applicants, when starting the application, select "Apply Manually." Only complete fields with a red asterisk, which are required.Please create your Workday application account using a personal email address, as you will need to maintain access to this account throughout the pre-hire process, if selected.
For all applicants, you do not need to complete the "(Work) Experience," "Education," "Certifications," or "Languages" fields - these details will be provided in your curriculum vitae.
In the "Application Documents" field, please upload the following as seen below.
Each as a separate pdf file [note: a maximum of five (5) files can be uploaded]:
File 1: Letter of application.
File 2: Curriculum Vitae, with contact information for three letters of reference
File 3: Teaching evaluations (all levels). ]
File 4: Writing sample (article or chapter-length) in French or English from the applicant's dissertation or peer-reviewed publication (scientific journal or edited volume).
File 5: Intentional inclusion statement - Intentional Inclusion is a core value at Trinity University. Please provide a brief (1-2 page) reflection on the ways that you might contribute to cultivating an environment where people feel welcomed, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential. Provide examples of how that relates to your teaching, research/scholarship and other professional activities.
A maximum of three references may be requested from candidates at a later stage of the search process.
The application deadline is October 16, 2026. Late applications will not be considered.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Please email any questions you may have to Dr. Maxence Leconte, Chair of the search committee: mllsearch@trinity.edu.
Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting an application. If you have revisions needed to an application already submitted or need help submitting an application, please contact Human Resources at 210-999-7507 or email humanresources@trinity.edu.
Faculty
Time Type:
Full time
Department/Office:
Modern Languages & Literatures
Exemption Status:
Exempt
Job Description:
The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at Trinity University (San Antonio, Texas) invites applications for the tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of French Studies.
The successful applicant will hold a Ph.D. in French or closely related fields, such as Francophone Studies, Comparative Literature, Transnational or Diaspora Studies, and demonstrate a clear expertise in French speaking Northern/Sub-Saharan African, or Caribbean, literatures and cultures. The successful applicant will also showcase the ability and desire to teach French at all levels, including French for professional purposes (such as French for business or French for diplomacy), and to take part in Trinity's newly established summer abroad program in Aix-en-Provence, as an example of service to the Department and the University. Lastly, the ideal candidate will welcome the possibility of research and teaching collaboration(s) across the University, and be open to teach interdisciplinary, cross listed courses in English on an as-needed basis.
The regular teaching load for this position is five courses per year (2/3 or 3/2), with a course reduction during the first year, all at the undergraduate level.
BACKGROUND
Trinity University is a secular, independent, private institution, founded in 1869. Trinity offers high-quality science, liberal arts, and pre-professional programs as represented by the four schools (STEM, Arts & Humanities, Social Science and Civic Engagement, and Business) to approximately 2,500 undergraduate students from the U.S. and more than 45 countries. The attractive campus overlooks downtown San Antonio, a city rich in heritage and ethnic diversity. Additional information can be found on the Resource Guide to Trinity & San Antonio.
See the following links for information about Trinity's curriculum, including the First-Year Experience, experiential learning, and faculty-led study-abroad programs.
The Carlos Alvarez School of Arts and Humanities, endowed with a gift of $25 million, is at the center of Trinity's liberal arts education. Faculty are international leaders in their respective fields, creating engaged learning experiences grounded in careful study of tradition, critical thinking, clear communication, and creative expression.
The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures (ML&L) is the largest and most ethnically diverse academic unit at Trinity University. It offers majors in five languages (Chinese, French, German, Russian, Spanish), in Global Latinx Studies, a minor in Comparative Literature as well as beginning and intermediate Italian and Japanese language courses. ML&L takes pride in offering various opportunities for our students to study abroad, conduct research, and partake in experiential learning experiences. We work closely with the Mexico, the Americas, and Spain (MAS), the East Asian Studies at Trinity (EAST) programs, and the City of San Antonio.
Both the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures and the University as a whole value and safeguard academic freedom for faculty members in their teaching and scholarship. Trinity is guided by a set of core values and is committed to implementing practices in pursuit of an inclusive campus for all students, faculty, and staff to feel welcomed and engaged in a community of learning.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to language teaching and pedagogy, as well as the ability to offer rigorous and creative courses for the French Studies curriculum at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, including French for professional purposes (business, diplomacy, teaching).
- Present an active research agenda with a clear focus on Francophone literature and/or cultures, e.g. Northern/Sub-Saharan Africa, the Caribbean, etc. Note that interdisciplinary research is strongly encouraged.
- Support the French Studies program, the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures, and the Carlos Alvarez School of Arts and Humanities by collaborating closely with its faculty, which includes participating in our summer abroad program in Aix-en-Provence.
- Be able to develop interdisciplinary courses in English to teach cross listed courses in such areas as Women's and Gender Studies, Black Studies, Comparative Literature, International Studies, Environmental Humanities, and Trinity's First-Year Experience, in order to promote Trinity's Pathways curriculum.
- Be fluent (native or near native) in both French and English; we welcome all varieties of French and English spoken around the world.
APPOINTMENT DETAILS
This position will be a 9-month appointment (9 or 12 month disbursement) starting in August 2027.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
Required:
Ph.D in French or Francophone Studies (or closely related areas) by the start of the appointment
EXPERIENCE
Required:
- Teaching experience in French at the undergraduate level.
- Ongoing research agenda in relevant fields of Francophone literature and cultures.
Preferred:
- Teaching experience in French at all undergraduate levels (beginner, intermediate and/or advanced), and experience teaching French for professional purposes.
- Study abroad experience.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
Native or near native fluency in both French and English
ATTENDANCE
This position is not remote.
HOW TO APPLY
For internal applicants, please apply through Workday using the 'Jobs Hub' application, see instructions provided here.
For external applicants, when starting the application, select "Apply Manually." Only complete fields with a red asterisk, which are required.Please create your Workday application account using a personal email address, as you will need to maintain access to this account throughout the pre-hire process, if selected.
For all applicants, you do not need to complete the "(Work) Experience," "Education," "Certifications," or "Languages" fields - these details will be provided in your curriculum vitae.
In the "Application Documents" field, please upload the following as seen below.
Each as a separate pdf file [note: a maximum of five (5) files can be uploaded]:
File 1: Letter of application.
File 2: Curriculum Vitae, with contact information for three letters of reference
File 3: Teaching evaluations (all levels). ]
File 4: Writing sample (article or chapter-length) in French or English from the applicant's dissertation or peer-reviewed publication (scientific journal or edited volume).
File 5: Intentional inclusion statement - Intentional Inclusion is a core value at Trinity University. Please provide a brief (1-2 page) reflection on the ways that you might contribute to cultivating an environment where people feel welcomed, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential. Provide examples of how that relates to your teaching, research/scholarship and other professional activities.
A maximum of three references may be requested from candidates at a later stage of the search process.
The application deadline is October 16, 2026. Late applications will not be considered.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Please email any questions you may have to Dr. Maxence Leconte, Chair of the search committee: mllsearch@trinity.edu.
Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting an application. If you have revisions needed to an application already submitted or need help submitting an application, please contact Human Resources at 210-999-7507 or email humanresources@trinity.edu.