Job Family Group: Faculty Time Type: Full time Department/Office: Modern Languages & Literatures Exemption Status: Exempt Job Description: The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at Trinity University (San Antonio, Texas) invites applications for the tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of French Studies. The successful applicant will hold a Ph.D. in French or closely related fields, such as
Francophone Studies, Comparative Literature, Transnational or Diaspora Studies, and demonstrate a clear expertise in French speaking Northern/Sub-Saharan African, or Caribbean, literatures and cultures. The successful applicant will also showcase the ability and desire to teach French at all levels, including French for professional purposes (such as French for business or French for diplomacy), and to take part in
Trinity’s newly established summer abroad program in Aix-en-Provence, as an example of service to the Department and the University. Lastly, the ideal candidate will welcome the possibility of research and teaching collaboration(s) across the University, and be open to teach interdisciplinary, cross listed courses in English on an as-needed basis. The regular teaching load for this position is five courses per year
(2/3 or 3/2), with a course reduction during the first year, all at the undergraduate level. BACKGROUND Trinity University is a secular, independent, private institution, founded in 1869. Trinity offers high-quality science, liberal arts, and pre-professional programs as represented by the four schools (STEM, Arts & Humanities, Social Science and Civic Engagement, and Business) to approximately 2,500 undergraduate
students from the U.S. and more than 45 countries. The attractive campus overlooks downtown San Antonio, a city rich in heritage and ethnic diversity. Additional information can be found on the Resource Guide to Trinity & San Antonio . See the following links for information about Trinity’s curriculum , including the First-Year Experience , experiential learning , and faculty-led study-abroad programs . The Carlos
Alvarez School of Arts and Humanities, endowed with a gift of $25 million , is at the center of Trinity's liberal arts education. Faculty are international leaders in their respective fields, creating engaged learning experiences grounded in careful study of tradition, critical thinking, clear communication, and creative expression. The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures (ML&L) is the largest and most
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