Visiting Assistant Professor of French and Francophone Studies

Union College invites applications for the position of Visiting
Assistant Professor in French and Francophone Studies, beginning
September 1, 2027, for three academic years. Review of applications
will begin on December 30, 2026, and continue until the position is
filled. Applications received by December 15, 2026 will receive
priority consideration.

Position description:

We seek a colleague with demonstrated excellence at all levels of
language instruction (native or near-native fluency in French is
required) and potential to teach upper-level courses in French
and/or translation courses that contribute to the College’s
interdisciplinary
programs . We are interested in teaching that makes use of
linguistic and cultural materials related to multiple aspects of
the French and Francophone worlds. Ph.D. must be in hand or near
completion by 9/2027. We are open to a variety of research agendas
and are especially interested in candidates with research in the
areas of Public Humanities, the Cultures of the Francophone
Americas, or those with work that connects across
disciplines.

The successful candidate will be able to teach French classes at
all levels (basic, intermediate, and advanced) as well as other
courses in French and in English (thus open to the full campus
community), will have experience in leading co-curricular
programming (i.e., language tables, cultural events), will offer
courses that contribute to the College Complex Questions
curriculum , and will demonstrate commitment to Union’s
strategic goals of diversity and belonging. The successful
candidate will furthermore exhibit promise for innovative, active
scholarship with both broad and deep engagement with rigorous,
creative research questions.

Teaching load is 2 courses per 10-week trimester, 6 courses per
academic year.

About the Department of Modern Languages &
Literatures:

The selected candidate will join a vibrant and diverse department,
with colleagues who value the community shared across our five
language programs and seven language offerings. Department members
are regularly recognized for their commitment to teaching and
research, as evidenced by their scholarly production, innovative
courses, and editorial activity, as well as by their distinction
with internal and external awards of excellence.

Application instructions:

Please submit all application materials as pdf files. Only
the materials listed below will be considered.

• Cover letter describing how your education, teaching and

research, academic interests, and experience address the
requirements of this position

• Current curriculum vitae
• Teaching statement that outlines the goals and methods of your

teaching, including information regarding strategies you’ve
developed for teaching students with academically and culturally
diverse backgrounds

• Research statement that describes your past and recent

scholarly activities, as well as the methods and principles that
have governed those activities

Please send questions and other inquiries to Michele Ricci Bell,
Ph.D. at mllchair@union.edu. Applicants invited to the first round
of interviews will receive a request for the contact information
for three professional references who can speak to their abilities
in teaching and research.

Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is
$68,500-$70,500. Except for roles with a set rate of pay, the
wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set
based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to
departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education,
licenses, specialty, and training. The stated hiring rate/range
represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the
rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Location: Schenectady, NY

We offer exceptional benefits including:

• Healthcare: Medical (PPO & HDHP), Dental, and Vision

Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)

• Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for

On-Campus Wellness Programs

• Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability
• Tuition Exchange

Background Checks: In accordance with our
background check policy , finalists for hire will undergo a
background check that includes education, employment, and criminal
convictions.

E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in
E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9
information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the
United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your
Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar) .