Instructor | French (POOL)

Position Overview

About the Role

The Department of French & Italian at the University of Kansas seeks individuals qualified to teach part-time undergraduate courses in French. The Instructor is an instructional, adjunct faculty position that is not eligible for tenure or promotion in rank. This is a term appointment for the Fall 2026 semester. Renewal will be based upon unit needs and funding as well as performance that meets expectations, not to exceed two continuous semesters. Positions vary and are dependent upon the need for instructors, if any, for courses being offered each semester. Amount of work required can vary by position and will range in FTE.

Responsibilities

• Teach one to four 3-hour or 5-hour courses at the 100-, 200-, 300-, or 400-level.
• Prepare for and attend all class meetings.
• In case of absence, the lecturer must make arrangements for a substitute to teach class.
• Classes should not be canceled.
• Engage and interact with students via posted videos on course content, video-chat sessions, more frequent email updates, etc.
• Develop assignments, administer tests, evaluate student work, provide feedback to students, and assign grades.
• Conduct assessments of student learning and comply with department requests for course data on assessment practices and learning outcomes.
• Hold regular office hours for students involved in classes taught. A minimum of three posted office hours each week is required. These office hours should be divided over at least two and preferably three different days.
• Adhere to departmental, college and university policies.

Requirements

• A minimum of three posted office hours each week is required. These office hours should be divided over at least two and preferably three different days.
• Adhere to departmental, college and university policies.

Qualifications

• M.A., ABD, or Ph.D. in French or related arts or humanities discipline
• Near native or native command of French
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching as evidenced in evaluations of letters of recommendation

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience teaching the course(s) of interest
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching as evidenced in evaluations or letters of recommendation
• Experience teaching in hybrid or online formats
• Training in second language acquisition and/or language pedagogy

Contact Information

To apply, please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three references. If available, please submit teaching evaluations and a statement of teaching philosophy. Contact Information to Applicants: frenital@ku.edu 785-864-4056