Adjunct - French

Instructor will teach up to three sections of French language per semester. Appointments are on a course by course basis, subject to need. Course are classroom-based; no online sections.

WCU embraces its role as a regionally engaged university and is designated by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as a community engaged university. Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate a commitment to public engagement through their teaching, service, and scholarship.

Candidates must be able to work with a comprehensive LMS (Canvas), as well as with major publishers’ online course management systems. Preference given to those who are familiar with and have materials for a current college-level French textbook.

Minimum qualifications for teaching in the academic programs are a master’s degree in the teaching field (French Language or Literature), or a master’s degree in a closely related field with at least 18 graduate credit hours in the teaching field (ie. courses with FREN (or similar) prefixes.

Experience teaching young adults from a current college-level textbook.

03/19/2025

Yes

Thank you for your interest in this position. To be considered, you must apply online.

Applicant should attach a current curriculum vitae, cover letter, and a list of three professional references and unofficial transcripts from highest degree earned.

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For questions or additional information, please contact Will Lehman, Department of World Languages, 828-227-3761.

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