Assistant Professor of French (with specialization in Sub-Saharan Francophone African Literature)

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Lehman College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in French, in the Department of Languages and Literatures, starting in Fall 2025.The successful candidate will be expected to teach a variety of French courses across the curriculum, including language, culture, and literature across the centuries and Francophone regions of the world, with a particular focus onSub-Saharan Francophone African Literature.Preference will be given to candidates who are familiar with teaching approaches and perspectives that address the needs of minorities and very diverse populations, especially heritage language speakers from African countries and the Caribbean regions. In addition toa strong commitment to teaching and research excellence,the successful candidate will also be expected to do service for the department and the college, collaborating in duties such as student advising and placement, committee work, and curriculum development.

Assistant Professors at the City University of New York have an annual teaching workload of 18 credits (5-6 courses) per year.

Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate courses in language, culture, and literature in French.

• Develop and deliver courses that explore the literary, cultural, and historical contexts of Francophone Africa.

• Engage in scholarly research and publication in the field of Francophone African literature.

• Advise and mentor students, including supervising undergraduate research projects and student clubs.

• Participate in departmental, college, and university service activities.

Lehman College isa Senior College part of the City University of New Yorksystem that prides itself on its commitment to public urban higher education. Located in the Bronx, the College serves its diverse student body of more than 14,000 students by providing a liberal arts education that prepares them for employment, graduate study, and the professions. Lehman College is ranked 4 th in the U.S. among four-year public institutions for economic mobility for students.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ph.D. degree in area(s) of experience or equivalent. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarship or achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in French.

• Demonstrated expertise in Sub-Saharan Francophone African literature.

• Evidence of effective teaching at the college level.

• A record of or potential for scholarly research and publication.

• Native or near-native proficiency in French and English.

• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching, research, and service.

COMPENSATION

Assistant Professor:

$82,928 – $93,134

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

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CLOSING DATE

Please submit completed applications by November 18, 2024 for full consideration.Review of applications will continue until a candidate has been identified.

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Job ID

29144

Location

Lehman College