French Adjunct Instructor – Online & Hybrid Courses

The University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 9,000 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Right to union membership

Job summary

The University of Kansas is seeking a part-time instructor to teach undergraduate French in the Department of French & Italian for the Fall 2026 semester. This adjunct, non-tenure track appointment is term-limited and renewal depends on department needs, funding, and performance.

Duties include teaching 1–4 courses (100–400 level), preparing and attending classes, assessing student work, and maintaining regular office hours in line with department policies.

Qualifications

• M.A., ABD, or Ph.D. in French or related arts or humanities discipline.
• Near native or native command of French.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching as evidenced in evaluations of letters of recommendation.
• Bachelor of Arts degree in any discipline with at least ten years of French language proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Teach one to four undergraduate courses at the 100-, 200-, 300-, or 400- level.
• Prepare for and attend all class meetings; arrange for substitutes if needed.
• Develop assignments, administer tests, evaluate student work, and assign grades.
• Hold regular office hours with a minimum of three per week across multiple days.

Skills

French proficiency

Teaching experience

Hybrid/online teaching

Education

M.A., ABD, or Ph.D. in French or related arts or humanities discipline

Bachelor of Arts degree in any discipline with at least ten years of French language proficiency

Job description

The University of Kansas is seeking a part-time instructor to teach undergraduate French in the Department of French & Italian for the Fall 2026 semester. This adjunct, non-tenure track appointment is term-limited and renewal depends on department needs, funding, and performance.

Duties include teaching 1–4 courses (100–400 level), preparing and attending classes, assessing student work, and maintaining regular office hours in line with department policies.