Lecturer of French

About the role

Loyola University Chicago is seeking a Lecturer of French to teach all levels (beginning through advanced) of French and Francophone language, literatures, and cultures; teach courses in literature in translation; work with colleagues to coordinate language instruction between multiple sections of courses; advise students with regard to courses of study; prepare and grade assignments and exams; work with colleagues and supervisors (French section head; department chair) to develop curriculum for all levels of instruction, as above.

Responsibilities

• Teach French language courses ranging from foundational to advanced proficiency
• Conduct classroom instruction and facilitate academic discussions on French and Francophone texts and cultural materials
• Assess student performance and integrate authentic cultural resources into the language learning framework to foster advanced linguistic and cultural competency
• Teach courses on French and Francophone literatures and cultures, including analysis of literary texts, and of Francophone cinema, specially focusing on North and Sub-Saharan African film
• Apply interdisciplinary methodologies to examine the intersection of the Francophone world with global religious, political, and socio-cultural frameworks
• Design and develop comprehensive course syllabi and instructional frameworks for French language and Francophone literatures courses, including grammar pedagogy, written composition methodologies, and critical textual analysis
• Architect and administer rigorous assessment tools, including examinations and analytical projects, to evaluate student proficiency and academic progress in French and Francophone studies
• Cook up and synchronize pedagogical content and instructional methodologies in collaboration with faculty members, ensuring cohesive instructional delivery across multi-section course offerings
• Lead collaborative initiatives with faculty members to align instructional practices with institutional academic standards

Requirements

• PhD in French and Francophone Studies or related field plus 3 years of related experience
• Will accept any level of experience in the following skills:
• Teach French language courses ranging from foundational to advanced proficiency
• Conduct classroom instruction and facilitate academic discussions on French and Francophone texts and cultural materials
• Assess student performance and integrate authentic cultural resources into the language learning framework to foster advanced linguistic and cultural competency
• Teach courses on French and Francophone literatures and cultures, including analysis of literary texts, and of Francophone cinema, specially focusing on North and Sub-Saharan African film
• Apply interdisciplinary methodologies to examine the intersection of the Francophone world with global religious, political, and socio-cultural frameworks
• Design and develop comprehensive course syllabi and instructional frameworks for French language and Francophone literatures courses, including grammar pedagogy, written composition methodologies, and critical textual analysis
• Architect and administer rigorous assessment tools, including examinations and analytical projects, to evaluate student proficiency and academic progress in French and Francophone studies
• Cook up and synchronize pedagogical content and instructional methodologies in collaboration with faculty members, ensuring cohesive instructional delivery across multi-section course offerings
• Lead collaborative initiatives with faculty members to align instructional practices with institutional academic standards

Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. in French and Francophone Studies or related field OR ABD (all but dissertation) in French and Francophone Studies or related field

Skills

• Teach French language courses ranging from foundational to advanced proficiency
• Conduct classroom instruction and facilitate academic discussions on French and Francophone texts and cultural materials
• Assess student performance and integrate authentic cultural resources into the language learning framework to foster advanced linguistic and cultural competency
• Teach courses on French and Francophone literatures and cultures, including analysis of literary texts, and of Francophone cinema, specially focusing on North and Sub-Saharan African film
• Apply interdisciplinary methodologies to examine the intersection of the Francophone world with global religious, political, and socio-cultural frameworks
• Design and develop comprehensive course syllabi and instructional frameworks for French language and Francophone literatures courses, including grammar pedagogy, written composition methodologies, and critical textual analysis
• Architect and administer rigorous assessment tools, including examinations and analytical projects, to evaluate student proficiency and academic progress in French and Francophone studies
• Cook up and synchronize pedagogical content and instructional methodologies in collaboration with faculty members, ensuring cohesive instructional delivery across multi-section course offerings
• Lead collaborative initiatives with faculty members to align instructional practices with institutional academic standards

Benefits

• Benefits-eligible employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement, paid leave, wellness programs, and tuition benefits.

Pay

• The anticipated salary range for this position is in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement. This salary range is for a nine-month academic appointment. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree; training; field or discipline; budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Schedule

• 10% remote work allowed.