Assistant / Associate Professor - Francophone African literature / film and / or cultu

Assistant / Associate Professor – Francophone African literature / film and / or culture (south of the Maghreb) – Department of French

Position Overview

Position title : Assistant Professor or Associate Professor

Salary range : $80,800–$128,700 (9‑month academic year salary for Assistant Professor) and $99,600–$149,500 (9‑month academic year salary for Associate Professor); off‑scale salary and additional pay components may be offered to meet competitive conditions.

Anticipated start : July 1, 2026

Application Window : Open date : October 20, 2025 – Final date : Thursday, Nov 20, 2025 at 11 : 59 pm Pacific Time. Submit before final date to ensure full consideration.

Position Description

The Department of French at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a tenure‑track position as Assistant Professor of French or a tenured position as Associate Professor, focusing on Francophone African literature / film and / or culture whose primary research focus lies south of the Maghreb. The position entails deep expertise in literary, film, and / or cultural studies related to non‑Maghrebi African Francophone Studies, demonstrated either through formal study or publication record, and excellence in teaching. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses and graduate seminars for students with a range of disciplinary interests.

We welcome applicants whose research spans a variety of topics and approaches, including, but not limited to, African Diaspora Studies, Caribbean Studies, Film Studies, or Translation Studies.

About the Department

In the Department of French at UC Berkeley, our dedicated and creative faculty share a commitment to excellence in teaching, providing thorough coverage of French and Francophone literatures and cultures across all periods and intersecting fields such as literary history, theory, philosophy, social and cultural theory, linguistics, gender and sexuality studies, critical race theory, colonial and post‑colonial studies, history, visual arts and film, music, popular culture, and politics.

Faculty members collaborate with other university departments and programs, including Comparative Literature, Italian Studies, Film & Media, Linguistics, Romance Languages, and Digital Media, among others. The department is committed to addressing faculty family needs, supporting dual‑career couples and single parents, and encourages candidates with non‑traditional career paths or time‑off for family reasons.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications : PhD (or equivalent international degree), or enrollment in a PhD or equivalent international degree‑granting program at the time of application.

Additional qualifications (required at start) : Native or near‑native French language proficiency to conduct courses in French.

Evidence of ability to conduct top‑quality research.

Preferred qualifications : Evidence of excellence / distinction in teaching undergraduate courses and graduate seminars for students with a range of disciplinary interests. Knowledge of another African language spoken in Francophone Africa (e.g., Wolof, Pulaar) is preferred but not required.

Application Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae : Your most recently updated CV.
• Cover Letter : A cover letter describing research interests.
• Writing Sample : A writing sample of no more than 30 pages.
• Statement of Teaching and Mentoring : Discuss prior teaching experience, teaching approach, future teaching interests, inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, mentorship, and inclusive research environment.
• Statement of Campus and / or Professional Service : In a document of no more than one page, discuss prior and proposed academic, professional and / or public service activities, such as participation in associations, committee service, and outreach activities.
• Authorization to Release Information Form : A reference check will be completed only if you are selected to receive a formal offer. Download, complete, sign, and upload the form.

Reference requirements : 3 references (contact information only).

Reference Requirements

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About UC Berkeley

UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our public mission of research, teaching, and service, consistent with UC Regents Policy 4400 and University of California Academic Personnel policy. The University is an Equal Opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.

Job Location

Berkeley, California

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