Adjunct Instructor - French

Niagara University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Niagara University is seeking a part-time instructor to teach one section of French 102 – Elementary French II for Spring 2027. The class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 am to 11:50 am, starting January 19th.

Responsibilities include using a communicative, immersion approach, preparing daily lessons, and managing online platforms for assignments and grading. The ideal candidate has native or near-native French fluency, solid subject matter knowledge, and the ability to plan and present

Qualifications

• Native or near native French fluency.
• Thorough knowledge of subject matter.
• Ability to plan and present instructional material clearly and concisely.
• Ability to maintain proper teacher‑student relationships.
• Sound professional judgment.
• Initiative and resourcefulness.
• Ability to navigate and manage multiple online platforms for communication and assessment.

Responsibilities

• Teach one section of French 102 – Elementary French II.
• Use a communicative approach to teaching a foreign language, maximizing target language use with minimal English.
• Prepare daily lesson plans and activities using a textbook per the syllabus.
• Prepare and grade chapter exams/quizzes; manage online homework resources and assessments.
• Manage an online learning management system to post assignments and grades.
• Maintain class records and attendance.
• Be available for student appointments to help with course material.

Skills

French fluency

Classroom management

Online platforms

Curriculum planning

Education

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Online communication & assessment platforms

Job description

Job Summary

The Department of Modern & Classical Languages has an opening for a part time instructor to teach one section of French 102 – Elementary French II in the Spring 2027 semester. The schedule for this class is Tuesdays/Thursdays 10:30 am – 11:50 am beginning Tuesday, January 19th.

Essential Duties

Use a communicative approach to the teaching of a foreign language, using the target language as much as possible, with minimal English for clarification of some grammar points.

Prepare daily lesson plans and activities, using a textbook, that engage students in their study of beginning and intermediate French, following a syllabus provided by the Department Chair.

Prepare and grade chapter exams and quizzes, with resources provided by the textbook company; manage an online program for daily homework; and evaluate student performance.

Manage an online learning management system to post assignments, midterm grades, and final grades.

Maintain a class record and keep attendance.

Be available for students by appointment to help them with any specific problems they might be having with the course material.

Required Knowledge, Skills And Ability

• Native or near native French fluency;
• Thorough knowledge of subject matter;
• Ability to plan and present instructional material in a clear, logical and concise manner;
• Ability to maintain proper teacher-student relationship;
• Sound professional judgment;
• Initiative and resourcefulness
• Ability to navigate and manage multiple online platforms for communication and assessment of content

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in area of specialization preferred.

Any questions, please contact Jim McCutcheon, Chair, Department of Modern & Classical Languages, at: [e-mail]

Salary: $2500 - $2700