Instructor | French (POOL)

University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 12,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Kansas in Lawrence invites applications for a part-time adjunct position in the Department of French & Italian to teach undergraduate courses in French. The appointment is non-tenure track for the Fall 2026 semester, with renewal based on needs, funding, and performance, not to exceed two consecutive semesters.

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. and will join a collective bargaining environment.

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.

Responsibilities

• Teach 1 to 4 courses at 100–400 level, 100% teaching load.
• Prepare for and attend all class meetings; arrange substitutes if absent.
• For asynchronous online courses, engage with students via videos, video chats, and emails.
• Develop assignments, administer tests, evaluate work, and provide feedback and grades.
• Conduct assessments, provide data upon request, and hold regular office hours (min. 3/week across multiple days).
• Adhere to departmental, college and university policies.

Skills

French proficiency

Teaching

Hybrid/Online teaching

Education

M.A./ABD/Ph.D. in French

B.A. in French for foreign language acquisition (if teaching foreign language acquisition only)

Job description

Position Overview

The Department of French & Italian at the University of Kansas seeks individuals qualified to teach part-time undergraduate courses in French. The Instructor is an instructional, adjunct faculty position that is not eligible for tenure or promotion in rank. This is a term appointment for the Fall 2026 semester. Renewal will be based upon unit needs and funding as well as performance that meets expectations, not to exceed two continuous semesters. Positions vary and are dependent upon the need for instructors, if any, for courses being offered each semester. Amount of work required can vary by position and will range in FTE.

This position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement between The University of Kansas and United Academics, United Academics of KU, AFT-AAUP, AFL-CIO; UAKU is the exclusive bargaining representative. As the State of Kansas is a right to work state, you have the right to be a member or not be a member of a union without fear of personal or professional repercussions.

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. prior to the start date of the position.

Job Description

100% Teach one to four 3-hour or 5-hour courses at the 100-, 200-, 300-, or 400- level.

• Prepare for and attend all class meetings. In case of absence, the lecturer must make arrangements for a substitute to teach class. Classes should not be canceled.
• For asynchronous online courses with no classroom meetings, engage and interact with students via posted videos on course content, video-chat sessions, more frequent email updates, etc.
• Develop assignments, administer tests, evaluate student work, provide feedback to students, and assign grades.
• Conduct assessments of student learning and comply with department requests for course data on assessment practices and learning outcomes.
• Hold regular office hours for students involved in classes taught. A minimum of three posted office hours each week is required. These office hours should be divided over at least two and preferably three different days. The lecturer should be available for reasonable appointments if a student cannot meet during scheduled office hours.
• Adhere to departmental, college and university policies.

Required Qualifications

Evaluation of the following requirements will be made through (1) descriptions of work experience and educational experiences in letter of application, (2) record of accomplishments and productivity addressed in resume, (3) information provided from professional references, and (4) information provided in course evaluations when available:

1. M.A., ABD, or Ph.D. in French or related arts or humanities discipline
2. Near native or native command of French
3. Demonstrated excellence in teaching as evidenced in evaluations of letters of recommendation

For those hired to teach foreign language acquisition only:

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

Preferred Qualifications

1. Previous experience teaching the course(s) of interest
2. Demonstrated excellence in teaching as evidenced in evaluations or letters of recommendation.
3. Experience teaching in hybrid or online formats
4. Training in second language acquisition and/or language pedagogy

Additional Candidate Instructions

A complete electronic application should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three references. If available, please submit teaching evaluations and a statement of teaching philosophy.

Contact Information to Applicants

[e-mail]

785-864-4056

Advertised Salary Range

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.