Assistant Professor of French

Overview

McNeese State University invites applicants to apply for the position of Assistant Professor of French in the Department of English and Foreign Languages. This is a full-time, 9–month, unclassified, tenure-track position. The appointment begins in August 2026.

DEPARTMENT: English and Foreign Languages

POSITION NUMBER: F99678

SALARY: $49,000.00 (non-negotiable)

DEADLINE: Position will remain open until filled, but applications received before March 6, 2026, will be considered first.

APPLICATION PROCESS AND MATERIALS: For the application process, applicants must complete an electronic application and upload required documents listed below:

• Letter of Application (Cover Letter)
• Resume/Vitae
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy (1 page)
• Contact information for three Professional References (include name, phone number, and e-mail address)
• Unofficial Transcripts

To apply for this vacancy, click the “APPLY” button at the top of the advertisement to complete the electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

All job offers are contingent upon the successful result of a criminal background check and receipt of official transcript(s) if applicable.

Questions regarding this position should be directed to the chair:

Scott Goins at an email address (for contact please refer to the posting).

Kim Dronett, HR Analyst/Recruitment, with an email address and phone number as listed in the posting.

The primary job responsibilities of this position involve teaching courses in beginning, intermediate, and advanced French at the undergraduate level. However, it is likely that the candidate will need to also teach additional courses outside of French language courses to maintain a full schedule. The candidate should have an interest in program development and should be willing to recruit, advise, and mentor students.

The department notes that McNeese is a regional school with two graduate programs and opportunities for committee work, so faculty must be versatile and supportive. The Department of English and Foreign Languages aspires to create a diverse and inclusive community of scholars who promote reading and writing critically and carefully. The department seeks candidates who are flexible enough to teach a variety of courses throughout the work week.

Standard teaching load is 4/4 if the hired candidate holds a terminal degree.

The position requires teaching 12 hours per semester in a physical classroom, holding face-to-face office hours (10 hours per week), attending departmental and university meetings, attending commencements, and performing other duties to foster the department.

Required
:

• Terminal degree in French or closely related field by date of appointment (ABD will be considered if there is sufficient evidence that the degree will be completed in a timely manner)
• College-level teaching experience
• Ability to teach courses in culture, grammar, and literature
• Speaking and reading fluency in French

Preferred
:

• At least 18 hours of graduate coursework in a second language or in English language/literature
• Experience in curriculum planning and course scheduling
• Experience in recruitment and an enthusiasm for growing the program
• Experience in scheduling/organizing undergraduate student organizations

McNeese State University, located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, is a public university and a member of the University of Louisiana System. Under Louisiana law, applications and all supporting materials will become public record. A background check and an English Proficiency assessment will be conducted on selected finalists. We comply with Louisiana Revised Statute 49:1001, et seq, and State of Louisiana Executive Order 98-38, which provides for drug testing of employees, appointees, prospective employees, and prospective appointees.

Prospective employees and employees are informed if a drug test is required.

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