VisitingAssistant Professor of French Studies

The Department of French Studies at Smith College invites applications for a 1-year, non-renewable position with full benefits at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor to begin July 1, 2025. This position has a teaching load of five semester-long courses over the academic year.

We seek an innovative and experienced teacher who would be prepared to teach language courses at the introductory and intermediate levels, as well as more advanced courses in literary and cultural analysis on a topic of expertise. The successful candidate will participate in the development of the French undergraduate curriculum, advise students informally, and engage in the cultural, academic, and scholarly life of the department.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in French or Francophone Studies or a directly related field by the time of appointment, native or near-native fluency in French and English, and experience with current practices for teaching French as a second language.

Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is the largest women's college in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student-faculty research projects. Smith College offers opportunities to foster faculty success at every career stage, such as those listed here. The College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Students cross-enroll and faculty cross-teach across the Five Colleges. Details about the Department of French Studies may be found at https://www.smith.edu/academics/french.

As set forth in our mission and values, Smith College is committed to promoting a culture of equity and inclusion among students, staff and faculty. The College will not discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, genetic information, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by law. Smith College is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination.

Submit application at https://apply.interfolio.com/166238 with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a teaching statement that addresses inclusive pedagogies, a diversity/inclusion statement, a sample syllabus, and three confidential letters of recommendation. Review of applications will begin on May 1, 2025.