Assistant Professor (French, Medieval Literature)- The Department of Romance Languages, School of Arts and Sciences **FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT** The Department of Romance Languages at Hunter College invites applications for a full-time tenure track Assistant Professor Position in French to begin August 2026. We are seeking a candidate who specializes in Medieval French Literature with expertise in gender studies and religious studies and a particular interest in narratives of interfaith encounter, conversion, and cultural identity. Located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, Hunter College is the largest school in the network of public institutions that comprise the City University of New York. It maintains a strong commitment to providing a rigorous and affordable education in the liberal arts and sciences to a diverse student body. **QUALIFICATIONS** A Ph.D. in French and Francophone studies is required. The successful candidate will have a strong research agenda and a passion for teaching. We are seeking someone who is well-versed in all aspects of an undergraduate and Master’s-level French curriculum, dedicated to working with students from a wide variety of socio-cultural backgrounds, interested in language pedagogy, and able to demonstrate native or near-native proficiency in both French and English. The successful candidate will be expected to teach three courses per semester, pursue original scholarly research in their field, and participate in the administrative life of the department and the college. Course assignments will include beginning and intermediate undergraduate language courses as well as intermediate and advanced offerings in literature and cultural history. It will also be possible for the candidate to develop courses related to their specialty. The candidate should be prepared to advise majors, minors, and undergraduates in French courses as well as MA students. The position can also entail opportunities for collaboration with Hunter’s Honors Colleges, its Public Humanities initiative, and the CUNY Graduate Center. **COMPENSATION** Compensation is commensurate with experience, within the approved range of $77,092- $105,593 (4/24 contract) . CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development. CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will increase by approximately 9.54% with an additional increase of 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement ($55,450- $105,593 4/24 contract; $57,252 - $109,025 9/2025 contract range; $59,256- $112,841 9/2026 contract). **HOW TO APPLY** Applications must be submitted online by accessing the CUNY Portal on City University of New York job website www.cuny.edu/employment or https://cuny.jobs/ and following the CUNYfirst Job System Instructions. To search for this vacancy, click on Search Job Listings, select More Options To Search For CUNY Jobs and enter the Job Opening ID number 30846. Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the application instructions. Current users of the site should access their established accounts; new users should follow the instructions to set up an account. Please have your documents available to attach into the application before you begin. Please note that the required material must be uploaded as ONE document under CV/ Resume (do not upload individual files for a cover letter, references, etc.). The document must be in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format and name of file should not exceed ten (10) characters – also DO NOT USE SYMBOLS (such as accents (é, è, (â, î or ô), ñ, ü, ï, –, \_ or ç)). Incomplete applications will not be considered. Candidates should provide: • A cover letter that briefly addresses their research agenda and teaching philosophy • A CV • A list of three recommenders’ names, affiliations, and ranks • A sample of written scholarship in French or English (no longer than 25 pages) Upload all documents as ONE single file-- PDF format preferred. **CLOSING DATE** The committee will begin reviewing complete applications on September 15, 2025. Applications submitted after the deadline will only be considered if the position remains open after the initial round. Applications submitted after the deadline will only be considered if the position(s) remain open. The search will stay open, and screening and review of applications will be ongoing, until the position is filled. **JOB SEARCH CATEGORY** CUNY Job Posting: Faculty **EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY** CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer. Job ID 30846 Location Hunter College