DePaul University


Term Faculty (Non-Tenure Track) - Modern Languages, French (26-27)

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Posting Details

Job ID: 186599
Rank: Instructor/Professional Lecturer
College/School: Chicago, IL - College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
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The Department of Modern Languages at DePaul University in Chicago is accepting applications for a full-time Professor of Instruction in French for the 202 6 -2 7 academic year. Responsibilities will include teaching 9 courses ( 3 -3-3), both in French at various levels (including advanced topics courses) and in English for DePaul's Liberal Studies Program. Additional duties may include course development, student advising , and collabor ation with student organizations and community partners. This role may also include periodic directorship of the French Language Program as needed . The scholarly background for this position is open . We seek a versatile teacher-scholar who demonstrates innovative pedagogy in multiple areas such as Francophone cultural studies, French for Specific Purposes, linguistics, translation, or literature. Review of applicants will begin August 1 st and continue until the position is filled. Applicants can send any questions to Dr. Polly Mangerson ( polly.mangerson@depaul.edu ), chairof the search committee .

Qualifications:

• Native or near-native proficiency in French and English;
• A minimum of a Master's degree in French or a closely related field (PhD or ABD preferred);
• A minimum of one year of teaching experience at the college or post-secondary level.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must upload:

• a current curriculum vitae;
• a cover letter that addresses applicant's area of scholarship, teaching pedagogy, and teaching experience;
• three letters of recommendation;
• a one-page statement of teaching philosophy; and
• a list of courses taught.

General Compensation/Benefits Statement
DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

DePaul University offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefit. Further information regarding benefits can be found here: https://offices.depaul.edu/human-resources/benefits/Pages/default.aspx .

About DePaul University's Academic Calendar
Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length. The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams).

Salary Information: The salary range for this 10-month position is $55,850 - $62,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applicant Documents

Cover Letter(1)
C.V.(1)
Confidential Letter of Recommendation or Evaluation(3)
Teaching Statement(1)
List of courses taught(1)

Append string: DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion (except where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification for the job), national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by law.