Instructor

Southeastern Louisiana University; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeastern Louisiana University's Department of English and World Languages invites applications for the position of Instructor of World Languages. The instructor will teach courses in multiple languages (French, Spanish, German, Italian, Latin, Chinese, ASL, and/or Mythology) in face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats, and will contribute to department and university service beginning Fall 2026.

Required qualifications include a master's degree with at least 18 graduate credits in the listed

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 18 graduate credits in the listed languages.
• Preferred: earned doctorate.
• Experience teaching at the post-secondary level and familiarity with online course delivery.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in one or more of the languages listed (French, Spanish, German, Italian, Latin, Chinese, American Sign Language, Mythology).
• Deliver instruction in face-to-face, hybrid, or online formats.
• Provide service to the department and university beginning Fall 2026.

Education

Master's degree with 18 graduate credits in French, Spanish, German, Italian, Latin, Chinese, American Sign Language, Classics, or Mythology

Job description

Southeastern Louisiana University's Department of English and World Languages invites applications for the position of Instructor of World Languages. This position will teach courses in one or more of the following languages: French, Spanish, German, Italian, Latin, Chinese, American Sign Language, and/or Mythology (classical, Germanic, Mesoamerican, or South American), in face-to-face, hybrid, and/or online formats, and provide service to the department and university beginning the Fall 2026 semester.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree with at least 18 graduate credits in French, Spanish, German, Italian, Latin, Chinese, American Sign Language, Classics, or Mythology from an accredited university by hire date.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Earned doctorate
• Proven excellence in teaching at the post-secondary level and a demonstrated ability to integrate a variety of authentic and multimedia resources into world language instruction
• Familiarity with creating and administering online courses
• Ability to teach in more than one of the languages/areas listed above (French, Spanish, German, Italian, Latin, Chinese, American Sign Language, Mythology).

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

• Educational Philosophy Statement
• Cover Letter
• Resume/Vita
• Copies of Transcripts (Only an unofficial transcript for the highest degree is required at application. Official transcripts for all degrees will be required upon employment.)

Posting Close Date

August 10, 2026

Applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the posting close date to ensure consideration.

Southeastern Louisiana University is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, respect and appreciation of differences in individuals. Southern is also designated as a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials.