Instructor; French

Position Information

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and must maintain authorization throughout employment. This position is not eligible for sponsorship. This position is contingent upon the availability of sufficient funding.

Non-Tenure Track-1 Year Faculty/Type Title Instructor (French) Area of Study French Begins Fall Semester 2026

Spelman College seeks teacher scholar dedicated to excellence in teaching and to the continued enhancement of the academic environment for students and colleagues. Founded in 1881, Spelman College is a private four- year liberal arts college located in Atlanta, GA. The oldest historically Black college for women in the United States, Spelman is a member of the Atlanta University Center Consortium and Atlanta Regional Consortium for Higher Education.

The Department of World Languages & Culture at Spelman College is seeking an instructor of French for the  academic year. The teaching assignment will consist of lower-division French language courses in the fall and spring semesters. We are seeking a dynamic, personable colleague with a successful record of teaching a diverse range of students in a small, liberal arts setting.

• Ph.D. or ABD in French
• demonstrated excellence in college-level teaching for at least three years
• native or near-native proficiency in French and English
• knowledge of current methods and approaches to language teaching and learning

• Posting Number F693P
• Open Date 05/12/2026
• Close Date Open Until Filled Yes

Review of applications will begin on April 14th and continue until the position is filled. Interviews will be conducted during the last two weeks of April. Any correspondence regarding the position or your application will be relayed to you by our Faculty Support Team. Please do not reach out to any department faculty regarding the position or status of your application.

We appreciate your interest and consideration.

Spelman College is an EEO /Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Title IX Employer and we participate in E-Verify. We are a smoke-free campus

06/30/2026

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Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Transcripts (unofficial)
• Cover Letter of Interest

Optional Documents