Department:

World Languages and Cultures

Full Time, Non-Tenure Track

Open until filled: Yes

Requisition number: 202400168F

Usual duties:

The Department of World Languages and Cultures (WOLC) and the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) seeks applications for a dynamic Lecturer of French. The successful candidate will collaborate with program stakeholders in the ongoing development of SHSUs robust French program.

The required teaching load is eight (8) courses annually and consists of teaching in-person at theSHSUmain campus in Huntsville, Texas, as well as occasional online and hybrid modalities in accordance with student needs. Course assignments may include: French instruction from beginning to advanced levels, along with occasional upper-level courses related to candidates expertise. Additional duties will include committee assignments, recruitment activities, curriculum development, and community engagement.

Degree Requirements:

Candidates must have an M.A. in French, French Applied Linguistics, or a related field (must have a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in French with native or near-native fluency). Preference will be given to candidates with knowledge of French applied linguistics, second/foreign language pedagogy, or second language acquisition.

Experience Requirements:

Documented history of teaching excellence in college-level French and related topics. Knowledge of best practices in French language pedagogy (online/hybrid teaching experience a plus). Exceptional interpersonal and collaborative skills. Demonstrated success working collaboratively with a team. Willingness to participate in and contribute to the goals of the French program

Other Requirements for the Position:

Experience with/interest in teaching first-generation and non-traditional student populations. Experience with/interest in student engagement and recruitment. Experience with/interest curriculum and/or program development

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an at will employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code 51.215.

Physical Address:

Human Resources Department

1831 University Ave, John W. Thomason Bldg. Suite 202

P.O. Box 2356

Huntsville, TX 77341-2356

SHSU Employment Office: (936) 294-1070

Email: Employment@SHSU.edu

Employment Portal: shsu.peopleadmin.com