Centre College invites applications for a full-time visiting position in French, at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor, beginning in August 2026, for a one-year appointment. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in French or a related field by the time of appointment. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who are committed to undergraduate education, will contribute to the depth of our faculty, support our flourishing student body, and utilize a variety of pedagogical practices. As noted in the Statement on Community, The College strives to create an environment where differences are celebrated rather than discouraged, where individuals have the opportunity to exchange ideas and share in the richness of mutual experiences.
We seek a versatile and committed teacher with a strong dedication to undergraduate education in a residential liberal arts environment. The successful candidate will be a generalist able to teach French language courses, as well as courses in French culture, civilization, or literature, aligned with departmental needs and the candidate’s areas of interest.
The teaching load is typically two to three courses per semester (18 teaching credit hours for the academic year). A significant portion of the assignment will involve introductory French language instruction. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong record of successful teaching at the introductory level and an ability to engage students with a wide range of academic backgrounds and interests. Native or near-native proficiency in French is expected.
The successful candidate will join a community of teacher-scholars dedicated to excellent teaching and student mentorship, balanced representation, shared governance, interdisciplinary collaboration, global study, scholarly achievement, and service to the college and broader society. We offer a supportive community for faculty from all backgrounds, mentoring for early-career faculty, and ongoing professional development.
Centre College, a highly selective liberal arts college of about 1,400 students, has one of the nation’s premier study abroad programs and is ranked among the top National Liberal Arts Colleges by U.S. News & World Report. Classes are small and academic standards are high. Centre graduates enjoy extraordinary success, with entrance to top graduate and professional schools, prestigious fellowships for further study, and rewarding jobs.
Centre College is located in Danville, Kentucky, a town of 18,000 recognized for its high quality of life, friendly people, beautiful landscapes, and easy access to Lexington, KY; Louisville, KY; and Cincinnati, OH. For more information about Centre College, visit www.centre.edu.
Review of applications will begin on March 1st and will continue until the position has been filled. Candidates with questions about access or requiring reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process should contact Dr. Marc Démont at marc.demont@centre.edu
Centre College is a proud member of the Southeast Higher Education Recruitment Consortium: https://southeast.hercjobs.org. The Southeast HERC is a non-profit organization composed of a diverse group of colleges, universities, hospitals, government agencies, non-profit organizations, and members of private industry committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce from all backgrounds. Member representatives include faculty, staff, human resources professionals, institutional leaders, and faculty relations experts. Centre College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community.
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in French or a related field by the time of appointment.
To apply, please submit the following at https://apply.interfolio.com/180526 through Interfolio.
(1) a cover letter addressing academic interests and qualification for this position;
(2) curriculum vitae;
(3) a statement of teaching philosophy, experience, and effectiveness with a section focusing on introductory French language instruction;
(4) contact information for three references.
As a fundamental policy and in compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and all other applicable non-discrimination laws, Centre College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, disability, veteran’s status, or genetic information in the administration of any of its education or employment policies. Centre College hires and promotes its employees and admits its students on the basis of merit, qualification, and character.
