Adjunct Instructor French

Rome Floyd Chamber; Rome (GA); Ibrido; USD 12.000 - 24.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Shorter University’s Department of Language and Literature is seeking qualified adjunct/part-time instructors to teach undergraduate French courses. The successful candidate will demonstrate disciplinary expertise, effective teaching ability, and a commitment to student learning in a traditional or online setting.

Responsibilities include delivering courses such as French I–III, French for Reading Knowledge, and advanced topics; using communicative instructional strategies; assessing student

Competenze

• PhD or Master’s with 18 graduate hours in French as listed above.
• Ability to teach undergraduate French courses and align with outcomes.
• Strong written and oral communication in English and French.

Mansioni

• Teach undergraduate French courses (Language I–III, Reading Knowledge, and advanced topics).
• Deliver instruction with student-centered, evidence-based methods.
• Assess learning and provide timely feedback; submit required records by deadlines.
• Communicate regularly with students and collaborate with faculty to maintain quality.

Conoscenze

Teaching French

Bilingual English/French

Curriculum alignment

Formazione

Doctoral degree in French / French Studies / Romance Languages

Master’s degree in French / French Studies / Romance Languages

Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in French

Strumenti

Canvas

Descrizione del lavoro

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.
• 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.

Shorter University is a Christ centered University affiliated with the Georgia Baptist Mission Board and requires employees to be committed Christians.