Stanford University, Division of Literatures, Cultures, and Languages
Position ID:
Stanford-Division of Literatures, Cultures, and Languages-FRITLEC [#31981]
Position Title:
Lecturer in French Literature
Position Type:
Other
Position Location:
Stanford, California 94305, United States of America
Subject Area:
Appl Deadline:
2026/05/20 23:59:59* (posted 2026/04/22, listed until 2026/05/20)
Position Description:
Position Description
The Department of French and Italian at Stanford University is seeking applications for a lecturer in French literature. The Department is part of the Division of Literatures, Cultures, and Languages, a consortium of departments that collaborate on curricular and research initiatives. We seek a candidate to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, including introductory survey courses that focus on the literature of the 18th century or 19th-20th centuries. The ability to teach gender studies, film, or novels in Francophone or colonial literatures and cultures is also highly desirable. This will be a two-year full-time appointment. We anticipate a start date of September 1, 2026. Candidates must demonstrate strong scholarship and excellence in teaching. Superior proficiency in French is required, along with advanced proficiency in English. The candidate will be expected to teach six literature courses per year in French and English. A PhD in a related field and teaching experience at the college or university level are required. In order to be considered for this position, you must submit: ● a cover letter ● curriculum vitae ● three confidential letters of recommendation ● writing sample ● teaching statement, and a brief statement of research interests (no more than three pages) ● teaching evaluations (if available) ● 2 sample syllabi of an undergraduate and a graduate course For full consideration, please transmit all materials by May 20, 2026. The expected salary range for this position is $66,600 - $91,190 Stanford University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the University reasonably expects to pay the position upon hire. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the qualifications of the selected candidate, budget availability, and internal equity. Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions. Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact disability.access@stanford.edu. The Department of French and Italian strongly welcomes applications from candidates who would enhance our faculty’s diversity, whether that is understood in relation to the United States or the region about which we teach.Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Writing Sample
- Teaching/Research Statement (max 3 pages)
- Teaching Evaluations (if available)
- Two sample syllabi
- Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site
)
And anything else requested in the position description.
Further Info:
(650) 725-9225
Division of Literatures, Cultures, and Languages
450 Jane Stanford Way
Bldg. 260, Pigott Hall
Stanford, CA 94305-2014
450 Jane Stanford Way
Bldg. 260, Pigott Hall
Stanford, CA 94305-2014