Adjunct Instructor of French

Shorter; Rome (GA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Shorter University invites applications for qualified adjunct/part-time instructors to teach undergraduate French courses. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong disciplinary expertise and a commitment to student learning aligned with the institution’s mission.

Responsibilities include delivering instruction in French I–III and related courses, using student-centered methods, assessing learning, and maintaining timely communication and grading according to institutional deadlines.

Qualifications

• Strong written and oral communication in French and English.
• Content expertise appropriate for undergraduate instruction.
• Graduate transcripts required upon hire if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate French courses such as French I–III and related topics.
• Deliver instruction aligned with course outcomes and department expectations.
• Assess student learning and provide timely feedback.
• Submit grades and required documentation by deadlines.

Skills

French proficiency

Teaching ability

Online teaching

Education

Doctoral degree in French

Master’s degree in French

Master’s in related field with 18 graduate hours in French

Tools

Canvas

Job description

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Adjunct Instructor of French

Adjunct Rome 1 Attachments

14 days ago Requisition ID: 1373

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.