Adjunct Faculty - French

Gonzaga University, United States

Updated: about 6 hours ago
Location: Spokane, WASHINGTON
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Information


Job Type Detail
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Proposed Rank/Hiring Title Adjunct Faculty - French
Department Modern Languages & Literature
Proposed Hiring Contract Type Adjunct
Non-Tenure Track End Date
Appointment Percent 50% or less (one or two 3-credit courses)
Months per Year 4.5 months
Job Summary
The Department of Modern Languages and Literature at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington, is seeking an instructor to teach elementary and or intermediate French language and culture courses using a communicative approach. The successful candidate will have the enthusiasm, classroom presence and skills to engage students in their language learning and should be committed to pursuing excellence in teaching and promoting an inclusive learning environment. The successful candidate will be fully responsible for course planning, delivering class sessions, creating and collecting assignments, submitting grades, and be available to students for office hours for one hour per week per course. The Modern Languages and Literature Department is committed to building an intellectually vibrant and culturally inclusive community for our students, faculty, and staff.  
Essential Functions
  • Teach elementary and/or intermediate French language and cultural courses.
  • Committed to pursuing excellence in teaching and promoting an inclusive learning environment.
  • Course planning, delivery and provide office hours.
Minimum Qualifications
  • MA, ABD, or PhD in French or related field.
  • Experience teaching language and culture in a classroom setting. 
  • Advanced proficiency in French and English language.
Desired Qualifications
  • Evidence of teaching effectiveness, including the ability to effectively respond to the academic needs of learners from diverse backgrounds. 
  • Experience using classroom strategies and pedagogies to advance equity and inclusion. 
  • Experience teaching North American students in an undergraduate classroom setting.


Posting Detail Information


Open Date 06/13/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Application Review Begins on 06/14/2024
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EEO Statement
Gonzaga University is a Jesuit, Catholic, humanistic institution, and is therefore interested in candidates who will contribute to its distinctive mission. Gonzaga University is a committed EEO/AA employer and diversity candidates are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their disability status and/or protected veteran status. Applicants with disabilities needing reasonable accommodations to complete the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources (509) 313-5996.
Hiring Salary w/o Terminal degree: $1,445/credit; w/Terminal degree: $1,641/credit
Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply, please visit our website at: www://gonzaga.edu/jobs. Applicants must complete an online application and electronically submit 1) a cover letter that includes a one-page statement detailing your experience of teaching effectiveness including responding to the academic needs of learners from diverse communities, 2) a curriculum vitae that contains the contact information for two professional references who can attest to teaching effectiveness within a confidential letter of recommendation (to be solicited when finalists are selected), and 3) samples of student evaluations (if available). Review of applications will begin June 14, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Questions about this position can be directed to [email protected]. For assistance with your online application, please call the Human Resources department at 509-313-5996. 
 
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