"Part-Time Faculty: FRE 101 - 202 French (Fall 2025)"

Job Description

The Department of Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at Syracuse University is seeking Part-time Instructor(s) to teach 4 credit section(s) of French 101-202 in the fall 2025 semester, which begins on August 25, 2025 (appointment begins on August 18, 2025). Offer is contingent upon sufficient enrollment.

Course Descriptions:

• French 101 - French I (4 credits): Introductory proficiency-based course which prepares students to understand, speak, read, and write in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in French.
• French 102 - French II (4 credits): Continuing proficiency-based course which develops communicative abilities in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in French.
• French 201 - French III (4 credits): Continuing proficiency-based course which refines and expands previously acquired linguistics skills in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in French.
• French 202 - French IV (4 credits): Continuing proficiency-based course which focuses on reading, discussing, and analyzing authentic contexts as a basis for the expression and interpretation of meaning. Activities are conducted in French.

Qualifications:

• Masters Degree required
• Native or near-native fluency required.
• Experience in university-level teaching preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Developing and/or updating a class syllabus.
• Ordering the appropriate books and materials in advance of the class start date.
• Preparation of lectures, projects or other student assignments.
• Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours of two hours per week.
• Presenting instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the class.
• Meeting all designated class periods. If you are unable to meet with your class due to illness or emergency, you should exercise your best effort to reschedule the class or to obtain a substitute. You must also notify the department chair or their designated contact of your absence and of your plan to cover the class.
• Working with the academic unit to maintain student learning outcomes.
• Submitting completed mid-semester progress reports and final grades according to University regulations.
• Grading student assignments and exams in a timely manner.
• Providing departmentally sanctioned forms for completed student evaluations.
• Completing all other course related duties as outlined by your departments policies for part-time instructors.
• Building a positive rapport with the students and faculty.

Application Instructions:

For full consideration, in addition to completing an online application, please attach a curriculum vitae, cover letter, and list of names of three references at www.sujobopps.com.

About Syracuse University:

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and nearly 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience. The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors and 100 minors offered through 13 schools and colleges; nearly 15,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit www.syracuse.edu.

About the Syracuse area:

Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.