Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor in French (Two Positions)

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Job Posting Title

Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor in French (Two Positions)

Job Description Summary

Faculty

Job Description

The Department of French, Francophone, and Italian Studies at Wellesley College invites applications for two Visiting Assistant Teaching Professors of French, beginning in Fall 2026. One position carries a full-time (1.0 FTE) teaching load of 5 courses, and the other has a part-time (.8 FTE) load of 4 courses. Both are one-year, benefits-eligible appointments. PhD, ABD, MAT all considered. We seek a candidate with strong, demonstrated skills in the teaching of beginning and intermediate French language courses at the university level. Native or near-native fluency in French required. In addition to class meeting times, the candidate will hold regular office hours in person and promptly respond to student inquiries throughout the semester. There are no expectations for this position regarding formal advising. The candidate will be expected to engage in professional development and departmental service as outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

Basic Qualifications:

PhD, ABD, MAT all considered: we seek a candidate with strong, demonstrated skills in the teaching of beginning and intermediate French language courses at the university level. Native or near-native fluency in French required.

Position Information:

• Teaching Load: Position #1 (5 courses); Position #2 (4 courses)

• Term of Appointment: 2026-2027

• Target Start Date: July 1, 2026

• Minimum Salary: $60,236-$75,295

Application Deadline: April 10, 2026

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter, a CV, a statement of teaching philosophy (1 page), and the names/email addresses of three references who will be asked to submit confidential letters of recommendation. Application materials should be submitted via https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/recruiting/wellesley/wellesley-faculty).

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

This position is in a collective bargaining unit represented by Wellesley Organized Academic Workers – UAW (WOAW-UAW). To learn more please visit:  WOAW-UAW website and current Collective Bargaining Agreement . 

Company Description and Benefits:

Wellesley’s mission is to provide an excellent liberal arts education to women who will make a difference in the world. We advance our mission by working together as a community—faculty, students, staff, and alumnae.  For those roles that are half-time or greater, we offer a comprehensive array of benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and a retirement savings plan. Benefits are governed by plan documents and eligibility provisions.

Worker Sub-Type

Faculty Fixed (Fixed Term)

Time Type

Full time

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