Part-time Lecturer in French

Part-time Lecturer in French . The University of Chicago: Division of the Arts & Humanities: Department of Romance Languages and Literatures . Chicago, IL . The Department of Romance Language and Literatures at the University of Chicago invites applications for part-time Lecturers in French.

The selected candidate will have part-time teaching opportunities in various courses of the French Language curriculum. Responsibilities include preparing and teaching language courses at various levels (elementary, intermediate, and/or advanced), holding regularly scheduled office hours, and the preparing and grading of assignments and testing materials. Depending on the curricular needs of the department, the successful candidate may teach between one and four courses per academic year. Teaching for this position will begin January 2027 for the Winter quarter or March 2027 for the Spring quarter.

The terms and conditions of employment for this position are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the University and Service Employees International Union. The per-course salary for academic year 2026-27 will be at least $9,193. This position is not benefits eligible. . Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in French Language pedagogy and/or a related field, superior proficiency in French and English according to ACTFL guidelines, and experience teaching French at the college or post-secondary level.

A master’s degree is preferred. . Applications must include: Current CV Cover letter that addresses professional and teaching experience and discusses approaches to pedagogy Sample syllabus The names and contact information of three references whose recommendation may be solicited Optional materials: Course evaluations, if available A teaching demonstration video, if available (please include a link to an externally hosted video) The materials listed above must be submitted through the University of Chicago’s Academic Recruitment site at the following link: apply.interfolio.com/194777 . Applicants may be asked to provide additional materials following initial review. Review of applications will begin November 2 and continue until the position is filled.

In the event that a teaching opportunity becomes available, we will contact applicants with the academic training and experience most appropriate for our available classes. This posting will expire on March 31, 2027. This position is contingent upon budgetary approval. Only complete applications will be considered.

For more information about this position, please contact [email protected] . . The per-course salary for academic year 2026-27 will be at least $9,193. This position is not benefits eligible.