Adjunct Instructor - French

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Department of Modern & Classical Languages has an opening for a part time instructor to teach one section of French 102 – Elementary French II in the Spring 2027 semester. The schedule for this class is Tuesdays/Thursdays 10:30 am – 11:50 am beginning Tuesday, January 19th.

Essential Duties:

Use a communicative approach to the teaching of a foreign language, using the target language as much as possible, with minimal English for clarification of some grammar points.

Prepare daily lesson plans and activities, using a textbook, that engage students in their study of beginning and intermediate French, following a syllabus provided by the Department Chair.

Prepare and grade chapter exams and quizzes, with resources provided by the textbook company; manage an online program for daily homework; and evaluate student performance.

Manage an online learning management system to post assignments, midterm grades, and final grades.

Maintain a class record and keep attendance.

Be available for students by appointment to help them with any specific problems they might be having with the course material.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Ability:

Native or near native French fluency;

Thorough knowledge of subject matter;

Ability to plan and present instructional material in a clear, logical and concise manner;

Ability to maintain proper teacher-student relationship;

Sound professional judgment;

Initiative and resourcefulness

Ability to navigate and manage multiple online platforms for communication and assessment of content

Qualifications:

Master's Degree in area of specialization preferred.

Any questions, please contact Jim McCutcheon, Chair, Department of Modern & Classical Languages, at: View email address on ziprecruiter.com