Instructor (French)

Position Information

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and must maintain authorization throughout employment. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

This position is contingent upon the availability of sufficient funding.

Employment Status

Non-Tenure Track-1 Year

Faculty/Type Title

Instructor (French)

Area of Study

French

Begins

Fall Semester 2026

About the College

Spelman College seeks teacher scholar dedicated to excellence in teaching and to the continued enhancement of the academic environment for students and colleagues. Founded in 1881, Spelman College is a private four-year liberal arts college located in Atlanta, GA. The oldest historically Black college for women in the United States, Spelman is a member of the Atlanta University Center Consortium and Atlanta Regional Consortium for Higher Education.

Position Description

The Department of World Languages & Culture at Spelman College is seeking an instructor of French for the 2026-2027 academic year. The teaching assignment will consist of lower-division French language courses in the fall and spring semesters. We are seeking a dynamic, personable colleague with a successful record of teaching a diverse range of students in a small, liberal arts setting.

Qualifications

Ph.D. or ABD in French; demonstrated excellence in college-level teaching for at least three years; native or near-native proficiency in French and English; knowledge of current methods and approaches to language teaching and learning.