Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of French and Francophone Studies at Georgetown University
Georgetown University, College of Arts & Sciences, Department of French and Francophone Studies. One full-time, non-tenure-line position at the level of Assistant Teaching Professor. Three-year renewable contract. 3-3 teaching load will include courses in Topics for Oral Proficiency and courses in Business French. Our Topics for Oral Proficiency courses focus either on France or on Francophone Africa, combining a close examination of each region’s political history with an in-depth exploration of contemporary political, economic, and social developments. These courses are specifically designed to prepare students in Georgetown’s School of Foreign Service (SFS) for the French proficiency examination required for graduation, while helping them develop the skills they need to approach contemporary issues through a global lens. This position also includes coordination of the Topics courses and of the SFS French proficiency examination. Experience in course design and curriculum development is highly desirable, as is expertise in second-language acquisition and French for professional purposes (business, law). No possibility of conversion to the tenure-line, but promotion within the non-tenure line is possible. The Georgetown University Department of French and Francophone Studies has a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and research at all levels. Our overarching learning goal is to give students linguistic competency, cultural literacy, writing and research skills, and critical thinking abilities within a framework that encourages creativity.
Qualifications:
Ph.D. in French and Francophone Studies, French History, or related field in hand by August 1, 2027. Near-native fluency in French and English.
Application Instructions:
Submit the following required materials by clicking on this link: https://apply.interfolio.com/194339
1) Cover letter that includes statement on teaching experience/philosophy
2) Curriculum vitae
3) Two sample language syllabi: one on either French or francophone African political history and current events, and one focusing on Business French.
4) Three confidential letters of recommendation to be uploaded through the Georgetown Interfolio System.
Applications are due by November 15, 2026. We will conduct first-round interviews via Zoom video conferencing in mid-December 2026.
For questions related to this position, please contact: susanna.lee@georgetown.edu
The projected base salary range is $63,356-$69,688. Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.
Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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