Instructor Of Modern Langauges; French​/Spanish

Northwestern State University of Louisiana Department of English, Languages, and Cultural Studies in Natchitoches, LA, is seeking applicants for the full‑time, non‑tenure track Instructor of Modern Languages (French and/or Spanish). The position will start August 10, 2026.

The position’s teaching responsibilities include introductory and intermediate French and/or Spanish language courses for minors and non‑minors and more specialized classes in French and/or Spanish, including conversation and composition. Duties further include high‑quality instruction in undergraduate courses in both face‑to‑face and online settings, contributing to recruitment and retention of students, and service to the Department. The teaching load will be 5/5.

• Hold a master’s degree in French and/or Spanish with at least 18 hours of graduate coursework in the target language.
• Native or near‑native proficiency in French and/or Spanish and English.
• Ability to teach French and/or Spanish courses at the undergraduate level.

• Committed to excellence in teaching, service, and professional growth.
• Teaches online and face‑to‑face courses.
• Teaches undergraduate students.
• Submits course outlines and objectives.
• Maintains class schedules.
• Provides course instruction in accordance with designated objectives.
• Utilizes a variety of proven teaching methods appropriate to the targeted domain of learning.
• Evaluates students regularly and reports progress in a timely manner.
• Participates in periodic review of course materials.
• Maintains appropriate expertise and competencies through continuing professional development.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Department goals and course objectives.
• Participates in faculty meetings and serves on all appropriate department and university committees.
• Maintains confidentiality in accordance with federal laws and university policy.
• Engages in professional service.
• Engages in research.
• Represents the Department in a professional manner in all activities.

Email a letter of application, curriculum vitae (CV), a statement of teaching philosophy, unofficial copies of graduate transcripts, and names and contact information for three professional references to Thomas Reynolds, Department Head (reynoldst). Official copies of transcripts are due at the time of hire.

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