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Job Details :

The Department of World Languages and Cultures in Mercer University’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position to start August 1, 2026.

Responsibilities :

Responsibilities include teaching 21 hours per academic year at the undergraduate level of French language, culture, and literature, and in one of the College’s signature foundational programs (Great Books or Integrative Studies); advising French majors and minors; engaging in scholarship; creating and supervising academic opportunities for students beyond the classroom; and contributing to the department and the College through service. We particularly welcome candidates who demonstrate the potential for excellent undergraduate teaching; the capacity for ongoing peer-reviewed scholarship; a desire to be an active citizen in our department and College; a commitment to or interest in the liberal arts; willingness to engage students outside the classroom in activities such as undergraduate research, service projects, or internships; and readiness to develop or implement pedagogies that promote the learning of students of all backgrounds.

Qualifications :

A PhD. from an accredited college / university in French or closely related field is required. ABD candidates will be considered at the rank of Instructor until a Ph.D. is obtained. Candidates must demonstrate native or near-native proficiency in French and English and excellence in teaching. College teaching experience is strongly desired, as is a commitment to teaching innovative courses in French.

Research specialization is open, but preferred qualifications include ability to teach one of the following courses : French Civilization, Survey of French Literature, History of French Cinema, or French and Medicine : Literature and Practice.

Additional Information :

Founded in 1833, Mercer University is a dynamic and comprehensive center of undergraduate, graduate and professional education. With more than 9,200 students enrolled in 12 schools and colleges, on major campuses in Macon and Atlanta; medical school sites in Macon, Savannah and Columbus; and at regional academic centers in Henry and Douglas counties, Mercer is ranked among the top tier and best values of national research universities by . The Mercer Health Sciences Center includes the University’s School of Medicine and Colleges of Nursing, Health Professions and Pharmacy. Mercer is affiliated with six teaching hospitals – Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center and Piedmont Macon Medical Center in Macon; Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah; Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital and St. Francis-Emory Healthcare in Columbus; and SGMC Health in Valdosta. The University also has an educational partnership with Robins Air Force Base in Warner Robins. It operates an academic press and a performing arts center in Macon and an engineering research center in Warner Robins. Mercer Medicine, the clinical faculty practice of the School of Medicine, is based in Macon and operates additional clinics in Sumter, Clay, Putnam, Harris, Taylor and Glynn counties. Mercer is one of only 293 institutions nationwide to shelter a chapter of The Phi Beta Kappa Society, the nation’s most prestigious academic honor society; one of eight institutions to hold membership in the Georgia Research Alliance; and the only private university in Georgia to field an NCAA Division I athletic program. .

For additional information about Mercer and the position, please contact the Chair of the search committee, Dr. Katherine Roseau at .

Background Check :

Selection of the final candidate is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

Pay Rate :

Commensurate with experience

Required Documents :

Candidates should complete the brief online application and attach a cover letter, current C.V., statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for three professional references. No applications will be accepted by surface mail or email.

Special Instructions to Finalists :

Finalists will send, upon request, unofficial graduate transcripts (redact any personal or private information including, but not limited to, social security number, birth date, race or gender), and three confidential letters of recommendation (at least one of which addresses teaching effectiveness and another one addressing scholarly potential) directly to Dr. Katherine Roseau at . The successful candidate must submit official transcripts prior to employment.

Deadline :

Application materials received by November 1, 2025 will be given priority consideration. Review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled.

About Mercer University

Founded in 1833, Mercer University is a distinguished private institution recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, leadership development, and community engagement. With campuses across Georgia, Mercer’s twelve schools and colleges offer a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. The university cultivates a close-knit, student-centered environment where innovation, service, and personal growth are deeply valued. Mercer’s employees are at the heart of its mission, dedicated to advancing innovation, supporting student success, and strengthening both our local and global communities through service. At Mercer, we believe in the power of relationships and the importance of in-person collaboration. Accordingly, our employees are expected to serve in-person as it fosters real-time problem solving, mentoring, and the meaningful connections that strengthen both our work and service to our students and the broader university community.

Why Work at Mercer University

Mercer University offers a variety of benefits for eligible employees including comprehensive health insurance (for self and dependents), generous retirement contributions , tuition waivers , paid vacation and sick leave , technology discounts, s chedules that allow for work-life balance, and so much more!

At Mercer University, a Bear is more than a mascot : it's a frame of mind that begins with a strong desire to make the most out of your career. Mercer Bears do not settle for mediocrity or the status quo. If you're seeking an environment where your passion and determination are embraced, then you want to work at Mercer University.

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Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

Job Family : Faculty Languages

EEO Statement :

EEO / Veteran / Disability