Assistant Teaching Professor, Department of French Studies

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Job Description Summary

Wake Forest University’s Department of French Studies invites applications for a non-tenure-track Assistant Teaching Professor to begin July 1, 2025. This is a permanent position with an initial two-year appointment (renewable) that includes funds for professional development; salary is competitive. The position of Assistant Teaching Professor offers a clear promotion track toward Full Teaching Professor, providing opportunities for recognition of excellence in teaching and service. We seek a dynamic teacher with relevant experience and / or interest in directing study abroad. We welcome applications from candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups, who bring varied experiences, backgrounds, and approaches to the position.

Job Description:

Candidates should have a record of high-quality undergraduate teaching and be committed to contributing to a vibrant French Studies curriculum on campus and on our summer and semester abroad programs in France. Teaching load is 3/3; primarily lower-division French courses with regular opportunity to teach mid-level courses in French (including, depending on experience and interest, courses in translation and phonetics) and first-year seminars in English. M.A. minimum; Ph.D. preferred. Native or near-native fluency in French. Wake Forest University welcomes and encourages diversity and inclusivity, and seeks applicants with demonstrated success in working with diverse populations.

The Department of French Studies is an undergraduate department with nine full-time faculty who teach courses at all levels of the curriculum. We are a collaborative group of colleagues who share a strong commitment to engaging students with the rich and varied perspectives of the Francophone world. Our department has a major and a minor, a concentration in French for Business, and well-established faculty-led study abroad programs in Tours (summer) and Dijon (semester). The Wake Forest undergraduate college is firmly committed to the humanities and offers a variety of opportunities for collaboration across campus. Wake Forest University is an AA/EO employer, and values an inclusive and diverse learning community and campus climate.

Additional Job Description

Located in Winston-Salem, NC, Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational institution with a student-faculty ratio of 10:1. Ranking among the top fifty national universities, it offers an intellectual community with a rich cultural life, an impressive array of facilities and an active athletics community. For quick facts about the University, go to http://about.wfu.edu/. For quick facts on Winston-Salem, go to https://www.cityofws.org/949/Discover-Winston-Salem.

Applicants should apply online at frenchstudies@wfu.edu, submitting a CV and a letter of application (addressed to members of the Search Committee) that addresses (1) the applicant’s approach to teaching introductory and intermediate language courses, as well as (2) the applicant’s interest in directing study abroad and/or experience with programs abroad. Supporting materials regarding study abroad are welcome. After initial review, selected candidates will be invited to submit a complete dossier. Deadline January 10, 2025.

Time Type Requirement

Full time

In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations for all final faculty candidates being considered for employment.

Wake Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce while promoting an inclusive work environment committed to excellence in the spirit of Pro Humanitate. In adherence with applicable laws and as provided by University policies, the University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and veteran status and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply. 

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