Adjunct Instructor - French

Niagara University • Town of Lewiston, NY

11d • $2,500 - $2,700 • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Modern & Classical Languages has an opening for a part-time instructor to teach one section of French 102 – Elementary French II in the Spring 2027 semester. The schedule for this class is Tuesdays/Thursdays 10:30 am – 11:50 am beginning Tuesday, January 19th.

Requirements

• Native or near native French fluency
• Thorough knowledge of subject matter
• Ability to plan and present instructional material in a clear, logical and concise manner
• Ability to maintain proper teacher-student relationship
• Sound professional judgment
• Initiative and resourcefulness
• Ability to navigate and manage multiple online platforms for communication and assessment of content

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in area of specialization preferred.

Responsibilities

• Use a communicative approach to the teaching of a foreign language, using the target language as much as possible, with minimal English for clarification of some grammar points.
• Prepare daily lesson plans and activities, using a textbook, that engage students in their study of beginning and intermediate French, following a syllabus provided by the Department Chair.
• Prepare and grade chapter exams and quizzes, with resources provided by the textbook company; manage an online program for daily homework; and evaluate student performance.
• Manage an online learning management system to post assignments, midterm grades, and final grades.
• Maintain a class record and keep attendance.
• Be available for students by appointment to help them with any specific problems they might be having with the course material.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level