Assistant Professor of French and Francophone Studies

Assistant Professor of French and Francophone Studies, Tenure
Track

R00035573

Poughkeepsie, NY

Department

French and Francophone Studies

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applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Decisions
concerning employment are made on the basis of an individual's
qualifications to contribute to meeting Vassar College's
educational objectives and its institutional needs, which includes
promoting a respect for difference and creating a learning
environment where students from all backgrounds can thrive.
Candidates who can contribute to these goals through their
teaching, research, advising, and other activities are encouraged
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Job Description

Position Introduction:

The Department of French and Francophone Studies at Vassar College
invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of
Assistant Professor, beginning Fall 2027. Preference will be given
to candidates who bring transnational and transhistorical
perspectives to the Mediterranean world or Francophone
diasporas.

Job Description:

We seek an outstanding scholar and excellent French language
teacher who can develop inspiring literature and culture courses
for undergraduates in a liberal arts environment. The chronological
focus is open, but preference will be given to candidates who bring
transnational and transhistorical perspectives to the Mediterranean
world or Francophone diasporas. The successful candidate will
engage in innovative methodologies and work across disciplines.
Candidates must show evidence of active research, teaching
excellence, and fluency in French and English. Successful
candidates will demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching French
language and literature/culture courses at all levels. The ability
to teach our translation seminar is a plus. In addition to
contributing to the departmental curriculum, this position will
include teaching in one or more multidisciplinary programs on
campus, and offers the possibility of directing the Vassar Wesleyan
Program in Paris. The teaching load in the first year is four
courses, followed by five courses annually in subsequent years. Our
new colleague will be expected to fully participate in the life of
the department and the college.

Application Materials:

• Cover Letter & CV
• Teaching Statement
• Research Statement
• Community Impact Statement (https://offices.vassar.edu/dean-of-the-faculty/positions/community-impact-statement/)
• Graduate School Transcripts (unofficial copy is acceptable at

the time of application)

• Contact information for three references who will provide

reference letters upon request. Note: Candidates will be prompted
for the contact information following the submission of the
application.

How to Apply:

Applications should be addressed to Anne Brancky and submitted
online at: https://vassar.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Vassar-External
. Candidates must have completed a Ph.D. at the time of
appointment. Please contact ffs@vassar.edu with any questions.
Review of applicant materials will begin on October 15, 2026 and
will continue until the position has been filled. There is no
guarantee that applications received after October 15, 2026 will be
reviewed.

Pay Transparency Disclosure:

The annual base starting salary range for this position is $96,000
to $106,000 (USD). This range includes new faculty appointments
beginning the first year of a standard tenure clock as well as
Assistant Professors with previous tenure-line experience who will
be on an accelerated tenure clock. When extending an offer of
employment, Vassar College considers factors such as (but not
limited to) candidate's education/training, work experience,
internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational
considerations. This salary range represents the College's good
faith and reasonable estimate at the time of posting. The starting
salary for an Assistant Professor in this position with a PhD
beginning the first year of a standard tenure clock in Fall 2027 is
$100,000.

To apply, visit https://vassar.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Vassar-External/job/Poughkeepsie-NY/Assistant-Professor-of-French-and-Francophone-Studies--Tenure-Track_R00035573?jobFamilyGroup=71e2c39500161003e7c502c9a45f8212.

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