Adjunct - French

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Salary Range $3,600 per course (Master’s) or $3,900 per course (PhD)

Position Summary

Instructor will teach up to three sections of world languages per semester. Appointments are on a course by course basis, subject to need. Course are classroom-based; no online sections.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position

Candidates must be able to work with a comprehensive LMS (Canvas), as well as with major publishers’ online course management systems. Preference given to those who are familiar with and have materials for a current college-level world languages textbook.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum qualifications for teaching in the academic programs are a master’s degree in the teaching field (world languages), or a master’s degree in a closely related field with at least 18 graduate credit hours in the teaching field.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience teaching young adults from a current college-level textbook.

Physical Demands

Posting Text

Open Date 03/19/2025

Open Until Filled Yes

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• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• List of references
• Unofficial Transcripts

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