The Department of French and Francophone Studies (FFS) at Dickinson College invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor. This position carries a 5-course teaching load, which includes a mix of language and content courses. This is a one-year, non-tenure track position beginning July 1, 2026.
Essential qualifications include a commitment to undergraduate education, demonstrated success teaching at the university level, and the desire to contribute to the life of a vibrant and collegial French and Francophone Studies program. The Department is seeking outstanding candidates with the potential for exceptional teaching and research. Candidates must have the ability to create learning environments that are inclusive and welcoming to all students. Specialization is open, but preference may be given to candidates working on Francophone film and media studies and/or Francophone literature and culture of the Americas or Southeast Asia.
Minimum requirements: PhD in French and Francophone Studies by the time of appointment, native or near-native fluency in French and English, significant teaching experience at different levels, expertise in current methodologies and in the integration of technology in the classroom.
Dickinson College is a highly selective four-year, independent liberal arts college with 2300 students. It is located 20 minutes west of Harrisburg and is a two-hour drive from Baltimore, Washington DC and Philadelphia. The College is committed to building a representative and diverse faculty, administrative staff, and student body. We encourage applications from all qualified persons. The College is known and respected for its international, interdisciplinary, and sustainability programs. Salary and benefits are competitive. All Dickinson faculty are eligible for funds for professional research and travel.
Interested candidates should apply for this position electronically via https://dickinson.wd108.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Jobs/job/Bosler-Hall/Visiting-Assistant-Professor-in-French---Francophone-Studies_JR100028?source=HigherEdJobs
Please include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three references who have agreed to provide letters of recommendation, at least one of which speaks directly to the candidate’s teaching. Letters of recommendation will not be requested until after the review of application begins. The deadline to apply is January 16, 2026.