Lake Forest College
Lake Forest, IL
Assistant Professor of Francophone Studies The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at Lake Forest College invites applications for a tenure-track position in Francophone Studies, with a secondary specialization in postcolonial, decolonial, or neocolonial studies, particularly within the contexts of North Africa, the Middle East, West and Central Africa, and/or the Caribbean. The appointment will begin in Fall 2026. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching excellence in a liberal arts setting, and an active research agenda. Native or near-native fluency in French is required. Proficiency in Arabic or another language relevant to global cultural studies, African studies, Middle Eastern studies, or Transatlantic Diaspora studies is highly desirable. The successful candidate will teach six courses per year including: Two French language courses (e.g., Beginning French I and II); One to two special topics courses in French and English,...