Adjunct Instructor of French

Shorter University College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Department of Language and Literature Undergraduate Program

Position Type: Adjunct / Part-Time

Location: On-campus in traditional classroom setting or online

Position Overview

Shorter University’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Department of Language and Literature invites applications for qualified adjunct/part-time instructors to teach undergraduate French courses. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong disciplinary expertise, effective teaching ability, and a commitment to student learning aligned with the institution’s mission.

Primary Teaching Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate French courses such as: 
  • French Language I
  • French Language II
  • French Language III
  • French for Reading Knowledge
  • Advanced French Language and Literature courses (as needed)
• Deliver instruction consistent with approved course outcomes and departmental expectations.
• Use student-centered, communicative, and evidence-based instructional strategies.
• Promote the development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing proficiency in French.
• Integrate cultural, historical, and contemporary perspectives from the French-speaking world into instruction.
• Assess student learning and provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Maintain regular communication with students (including timely response to inquiries).
• Submit grades, attendance, and required assessment documentation by institutional deadlines.

Institutional & Professional Responsibilities

• Support learning outcomes assessment and accreditation processes as requested.
• Adhere to institutional policies (e.g., FERPA) and academic integrity standards.
• Contribute to a positive learning environment that supports student success and retention.
• Collaborate with departmental faculty to maintain instructional quality and curricular consistency.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:

• Doctoral degree in French, French Studies, Romance Languages, or a closely related field, or
• Master’s degree in French, French Studies, Romance Languages, or a closely related field, or
• Master’s degree in a related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in French.

Additional Requirements

• Agreement with Shorter University’s Mission, Lifestyle Statement, and Statement of Faith.
• Graduate transcripts documenting relevant coursework (official transcripts required upon hire).
• Strong written and oral communication skills in both French and English.
• Demonstrated content expertise appropriate for undergraduate instruction.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience teaching undergraduate French courses (face-to-face and/or online).
• Near-native or native proficiency in French.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (e.g., Canvas).
• Experience teaching language acquisition, French culture, and French literature.
• Commitment to engaging and ethical teaching practices.

Work Environment

• Courses may be delivered in face-to-face or online formats.
• Teaching assignments are based on departmental needs and enrollment.
• Adjunct faculty play a key role in supporting student achievement and academic quality.

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