Adjunct Instructor - French

Niagara University; Town of Lewiston (NY); Sur place; USD 4 000 - 6 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Niagara University is seeking a part-time instructor to teach a single section of French 102 – Elementary French II during the Spring 2027 semester. The course meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 am to 11:50 am, beginning January 19.

The instructor will use a communicative approach to language teaching, employing the target language as much as possible and minimizing English for grammar clarification. A Master's degree is preferred.

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 relationship.
• Sound professional judgment.
• Initiative and resourcefulness in teaching.
• Ability to navigate and manage multiple online platforms for communication and assessment.

Responsabilités

• Teach one section of French 102 – Elementary French II using a communicative approach.
• Prepare daily lesson plans and activities following a syllabus.
• Prepare and grade exams and quizzes using provided resources; manage online homework and grading platforms.
• Manage an online learning management system to post assignments and grades.
• Maintain class records and attendance.
• Be available for student appointments to address course material questions.

Connaissances

French fluency

Subject matter knowledge

Instructional planning

Teacher-student relationship

Professional judgment

Initiative and resourcefulness

Online platforms management

Formation

Master's degree preferred

Description du poste

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]