Lecturer​/Instructor in French

Position: Full-time Lecturer/Instructor in French
Posting Summary

Position Title Full-time Lecturer/Instructor in French FLSA Department Department Of Languages

Job Summary

The Department of Languages at Xavier University of Louisiana invites applicants for a one-year full-time Lecturer/Instructor position in French beginning August 10, 2026. The candidate will have a minimum of a Master's Degree in French language or literature, experience teaching French at all levels, and native or near native fluency in French. Candidates with a doctorate in French language or literature are also encouraged to apply.

A degree at the time of application or official notification of completion of the master's or doctoral degree is required by August 1, 2026.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate potential for excellence in teaching and research with undergraduate students. Teaching responsibilities include 4 different 3-credit courses in French at all levels per academic semester. Courses offered as part of the curriculum are available on the Department of Languages website.

About the Department:

The Xavier Department of Languages offers minors and concentrations in Chinese, French, and Spanish, as well as majors in French and Spanish and a Spanish for Health Professionals Certificate. Professors of the Xavier Department of Languages use the communicative approach and the inclusion of cultural content from the African Diaspora in French and Spanish. In recent years, students have studied abroad with Xavier faculty in Costa Rica and Taiwan and would welcome a faculty-led program to a Francophone destination.

Duties and

Job Requirements:

* Teach undergraduate French courses;

* Be prepared to teach four different in-person courses in French per semester;

* Demonstrate a strong potential for excellence in teaching, mentoring, and recruiting undergraduate students;

* Serve as a mentor and advisor for students completing concentrations, minors, and majors in French;

* Participate in service to the Department of Languages through participation in advising and faculty meetings;

* Contribute to a growth plan for enrollments in French at Xavier.

Minimum Qualifications

* Master's Degree in French language or literature;

* Write and Speak English proficiently;

Preferred Qualifications

* An earned Doctorate in French language or literature;

* Successful experience in undergraduate teaching;

* Successful experience teaching a diverse student body and knowledge of effective strategies (e.g. culturally responsive or inclusive pedagogy, awareness of issues that may affect the success of minoritized students);

* Awareness of pedagogical best practices and ongoing commitment to developing and maintaining knowledge in this area;

* Experience teaching Afro Francophone culture in French at all levels;

* Commitment to the mission of Xavier University of Louisiana.

Special Requirements Summary Work Hours

Full-Time

KSA's

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F186P

Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 08/10/2026 Position End Date (if temporary) Posting Date 01/23/2026 Application Review Date 01/23/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

How to Apply

-Required Documentation:

Qualified candidates are invited to apply using Xavier's online application site by logging in to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Please submit the following materials:

(1) A cover letter,

(2) a comprehensive CV,

(3) a statement of your teaching philosophy,

(4) teaching evaluations from students of the most recent two semesters of your teaching,

(5) and contact information for at least three references who can provide letters of recommendation.

Questions about the position should be directed to the Department Head Dr. Elizabeth Rousselle: esrousse.

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About Xavier

About Xavier

Founded in 1925 by Saint Katharine Drexel and the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, Xavier University of Louisiana is the only Catholic Historically Black College and University (HBCU). Located in New Orleans, the ultimate purpose of the University is to contribute to the promotion of a more just and humane society by preparing its students to assume roles of leadership and service in a global society.

Xavier University of Louisiana's current enrollment is 3,419. Of these, 2,693 are undergraduates and 205 are graduate students enrolled in Masters and Doctoral programs in the College of Arts and Sciences. In addition, there are 518 students enrolled in the College of Pharmacy, which offers the Master of Health Science in Physician Assistant Studies, the Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences, and the Doctor of Pharmacy.

Xavier's student body is 80% African American, with approximately 37% from Louisiana, primarily from the New Orleans area. The balance comes from 42 other states, the District of Columbia, the Virgin Islands, and several countries.