Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in French

Description

Hampden-Sydney College invites applications for a tenure-track position in French at the rank of assistant professor beginning July 1, 2026.

Candidates must be dedicated to undergraduate teaching and be able to teach all levels of language, as well as upper-level literature and culture courses. Interest in contributing new and innovative courses, building the French program, and willingness to teach outside of the program is desired.  Responsibilities include teaching 6 courses per year (plus an additional course every three years), scholarly activity, and providing service to the department (including assisting with the French Conversation Table, French Club, and creating a summer study abroad program for French students) and to the College and the community. Completion of the Ph.D. is required by July 1, 2026.

Hampden-Sydney is one of three liberal arts colleges in the United States dedicated to the education of men, and our mission is to educate "good men and good citizens in an atmosphere of sound learning." As a community, we are dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women and minoritized groups. Hampden-Sydney College values diversity, prohibits discrimination, and is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.

Review of applications will begin on November 15.  Please submit letter of application, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, and three confidential letters of reference to Interfolio.com, c/o Dr. Julia Palmer, Department of Modern Languages, Hampden-Sydney College, Hampden-Sydney, VA 23943. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.  [www.hsc.edu; www.hsc.edu/academics/majors-and-minors/modern-languages]

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