Lecturer in French

About the role

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• Job Category: Academic Staff
• Employment Type: Terminal (Fixed Term)
• Job Profile: Lecturer

Job Summary

Teach one or more sections of French 228, Intermediate Language and Culture (3-4 credits), French 271, Literature, Comics, and Film in French (3-4 credits), or French 322, Modern French and Francophone Literature at 33.4% FTE for each section. The Lecturer is solely responsible for course work preparation, classroom instruction, holding office hours, grading of homework, exam preparation, administration of exams and exam grading under the general supervision of the Associate Chair of French, and the Chair of the Department.

This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need, eligibility and/or funding.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Develops instructional design and curriculum relevant to a course of instruction
• Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction for one or more courses, including assessment of student performance
• Serves as an initial point of contact for students as it relates to specific course or series content and expectations

Department: College of Letters & Science, Department of French and Italian

Compensation

The expected salary range for this position is $50,000 up to $70,000 for highly experienced candidates. Actual pay within this range will depend on experience, qualifications, and FTE.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated native or equivalent proficiency (C2) in spoken and written French
• Previous teaching experience of French at a college/university level
• Good organizational skills and timeliness in responding to student inquiries

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in using Canvas learning management system

Experience with developing French language and/or French literature courses:

• Education: Required
• Master's Degree
• Masters in French or equivalent international degree

Preferred

PhD or other terminal degree, or a degree at least one level above the level of instruction, or otherwise approved as qualified by the Dean

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Additional information

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Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

The application deadline is 11:59pm on 12/1/2026.

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