Assistant Professor of French and Francophone Studies

Description

The French and Francophone Studies Department at Hamilton College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning July 1, 2026. We seek a specialist in the 19th century or who works trans-historically prior to 1900. The candidate must be committed to developing excellent foreign language proficiency and deep understanding of French and Francophone cultures. We are open to a broad range of areas, and seek a candidate able to invigorate the curriculum and forge connections with other departments, for example, Africana Studies, History, Women’s and Gender Studies, Literature, Cinema and Media Studies. The candidate’s area of expertise could be at the intersection of disciplines, combining, for example, a text-based approach with an historical approach to French revolution and empire, the history of visual culture, material culture, or science and/or the medical humanities. Additional expertise in any of the following fields is highly desirable: new media, intermedia, digital humanities, gender and sexuality studies, and critical race theory and history. Ideal candidates will want to work in a collaborative environment in a small liberal arts college setting. The faculty member will have the opportunity to teach and serve as Academic Director in Paris with our Hamilton in France program.

We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate their experience in teaching or working with broadly diverse student populations while contributing to a vibrant learning community that values academic freedom, creativity, and intellectual curiosity. Your cover letter should address the ways in which you would enhance the educational experience of students and further the College’s educational goals. The position requires institutional service including academic advising of undergraduate students after the first year.

https://www.hamilton.edu/academics/departments/french-and-francophone-studies

Candidates with ABD will be considered, although candidates with a Ph.D. are preferred. The teaching load for this position is four courses during the first year and five courses thereafter. The expected 9-month base salary range for this position is $92,100 to $97,900.  Candidates should submit a cover letter and c.v via Interfolio https://apply.interfolio.com/174424 at Questions regarding the search may be directed to Claire Mouflard, Search Committee Chair, at cmouflar@hamilton.edu. Our review of applications will begin on Nov. 1, 2025.

Hamilton College is a residential liberal arts college located in central New York. The College has built its reputation on the teaching excellence and leading scholarship of its faculty, and on the academic distinction and intellectual curiosity of its approximately 2000 students who take advantage of Hamilton’s open curriculum (https://www.hamilton.edu/academics/open-curriculum). 

Accomplished faculty, highly capable and motivated students, and a student-faculty ratio of 9:1 provide an educational experience that emphasizes academic excellence, intellectual and cultural diversity, and respect for differences in the development of students as human beings. Hamilton’s commitment to diversity is embodied in its need- blind admission policy and meeting the full demonstrated financial need of every accepted student for their entire undergraduate program. Please visit the college website for more information (www.hamilton.edu).

Hamilton College is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an accessible, supportive environment and an educational experience that recognizes a wide array of experiences, backgrounds and viewpoints as integral components of academic excellence. Candidates who can contribute to those goals are encouraged to apply and discuss their strengths in these areas. Applicants with dual-career considerations can find other Hamilton and nearby academic job listings at https://www.hercjobs.org/regions/higher-ed-careers-upstate-new-york/, as well as additional information at https://www.hamilton.edu/dof/faculty-development/resources-for-prospective-or-new-faculty/opportunities-for-spouses-or-partners (Opportunities for Spouses or Partners). Hamilton provides domestic partner benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Hamilton College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity employer and encourages diversity in all areas of the campus community.

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