Assistant Adjunct Professor of French and Francophone Literature

The Department of European Languages & Studies at the University of California, Irvine, is looking for an Assistant Adjunct Professor in French and Francophone Literature for a one-year, possibly renewable position beginning Fall 2026. We are particularly interested in a candidate who can teach upper-division courses in 19th through 21st century literature in French, as well as beginning and intermediate levels of French language. Native or near-native fluency in French is required. A secondary specialty in pre-19th century French or Francophone literature, philosophy, or critical theory or experience teaching advanced French grammar and composition courses is also a plus.

The position involves teaching 5 courses over 3 quarters (fall, winter, spring).

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Department: https://www.humanities.uci.edu/els

Ph.D. in French, Comparative Literature, or a related field, and native or near-native fluency in French.

• 2-3 letters of reference required

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