Assistant Teaching Professor, Department of French Studies (R0008126)

Assistant Teaching Professor, Department of French Studies (R0008126)

Location : Winston Salem, NC

Open Date : Sep 26, 2025

Close Date : Nov 01, 2025

Description :

WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY. The Department of French Studies invites applications for a non-tenure-track Assistant Teaching Professor to begin July 1, 2026.

Position Summary : We seek a dynamic teacher with relevant experience and / or interest in directing study abroad. This is a permanent position with an initial two-year appointment (renewable) that includes funds for professional development. 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; research is not required. Teaching load is 3 / 3; primarily lower-division French courses with regular opportunity to teach mid-level courses in French and first-year seminars in English.

Qualifications : 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. M.A. minimum; Ph.D. preferred. Native or near-native fluency in French. We welcome applications from candidates who bring varied experiences, backgrounds, and approaches to the position.

About the Department : 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.

About Wake Forest University : Founded in 1834, Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational institution dedicated to academic excellence in liberal arts, graduate, and professional education. With more than 5,400 undergraduates and 3,800 graduate and professional students, Wake Forest is a collegiate university offering a vibrant intellectual community with a rich cultural life, an impressive array of facilities, and a strong athletics program competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Since its founding, the University has adopted the motto Pro Humanitate , which is exemplified by a deep institutional commitment to public service and engagement with the world. For more information, visit : https : / / about.wfu.edu / .

Wake Forest University is in Winston-Salem, a beautiful, mid-sized city centrally located in the Piedmont-Triad region of North Carolina. To learn more about Winston-Salem, visit : www.visitwinstonsalem.com .

Application Instructions : Applicants should apply online at https : / / hr.wfu.edu / careers / , 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 November 1, 2025 .

Inquiries should be directed to Dr. Stéphanie Pellet, chair of the Department of French Studies, at pelletsh@wfu.edu or to Wake Forest University Human Resources at AskHR@wfu.edu . Wake Forest University conducts background investigations for all final faculty candidates being considered for employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement :

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all

qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion,

national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and

expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran

status.

Accommodations for Applicants

If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation

to participate in the application or interview process, please contact

AskHR@wfu.edu or (336) 758-4700.