Adjunct Faculty - French

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The Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures at the University of New Hampshire invites applications for qualified individuals to join our adjunct faculty pool to teach French language courses at the undergraduate level, for Fall 2026.

Teach elementary courses in French based on instructor's qualifications.

Adjunct instructor positions are part-time without benefits. Teaching assignments will vary from semester to semester and are based on enrollment. Therefore, there may be semesters where no assignments are available.

Essential Functions:

Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments and papers. Prepare and deliver instructional materials (i.e. syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts) in person and/or on-line. Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions. Compile, administer, and grade examinations. Participate in required reporting processes (i.e. grades, participation, etc.). Assist students in connecting to college resources.

Responsibilities:

• Teach assigned French courses at various levels.

• Develop and implement engaging lessons and materials.

• Assess student performance and provide feedback.

• Maintain office hours, records, and potentially participate in limited departmental activities.

• Application Instructions:

• Contact Dr. Ileana Chirila, the French Program coordinator, at [email protected]

• Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience, potentially around $5,000 per course.

• Equal Opportunity Employer:

• UNH is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on protected characteristics as outlined by various laws and college policies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• College degree or higher in French or a related field with sufficient graduate credits in French; MA in French preferred.

• Native or near-native fluency in French and English.

• College-level teaching experience is highly valued, but not required.

• Understanding of language acquisition theories and teaching methodologies.

• Familiarity with online learning platforms.

• Strong communication and organizational skills.

• Commitment to an inclusive learning environment.

Applicant Instructions: 

Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the My Experience: Resume/CV section of the application: (Maximum of 5 Documents)

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

Compensation Pay Range:

$5,000/ section

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources

Location:

Durham

Salary Grade:

Period Activity