Immediately Need Lecturer-IR, Modern Languages (French) in Spokane, WA
Posted 2025-03-15Job title: Lecturer-IR, Modern Languages (French)
Company: Gonzaga University
Job description: , complete an online application, and submit: (1) a cover letter that addresses your qualifications for the position, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a statement of language teaching philosophy that demonstrates your responsiveness to the academic and psychosocial needs of students from diverse backgrounds, including evidence of effective and reflective college-level teaching in an undergraduate French program, (4) student evaluations from at least two different French courses, (5) unofficial copies of graduate school transcripts, (6) three letters of recommendation submitted separately by evaluator, (7) a statement on inclusive, equity-minded teaching with a focus on Gonzaga's humanistic identity and mission..
Questions about the position can be directed to Dr. Ben Semple, French Program Search Committee, [email protected]. For assistance with your online application, call 509-313-6733. Review of applications will begin August 4, 2023 and continue until the position is filled. Preliminary interviews will be conducted via Zoom.
Applicants with disabilities needing reasonable accommodations to complete the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources (509) 313-5996.
Gonzaga University sits adjacent to downtown Spokane, in the state of Washington, along the Spokane River. We exist on the historical lands of Salish speaking tribes in the Inland Northwest's most metropolitan region. Spokane is Washington's second largest city and is home to a diverse array of neighborhoods and shopping districts, with considerable variety in food and beverage amenities. We are a short distance from hiking, skiing, rafting, and climbing locations.
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Our diverse selection of benefits is part of Gonzaga's commitment to care for and meet the needs of our employees and their families. The University provides full-time faculty in their first year: a PPO Medical plan administered by Premera Blue Cross, employer-paid dental programs through Delta Dental, vision coverage through VSP, employer-paid Life Insurance, and optional employee-paid Life Insurance through Lincoln Financial, TIAA 403(b) Retirement plan including free onsite financial planning and advising, Employee Assistance Program through Supportlinc, ZagFit Wellness program with access to GU's onsite fitness center, Spokane Transit Authority (STA) bus passes and more. Additional benefits such as Long Term Disability and Tuition Waivers are available after the first year of employment.
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Proposed Rank/Hiring Title Lecturer-IR, Modern Languages (French)
Department Modern Languages & Literature
Proposed Hiring Contract Type Non-Tenure Track Short-Term
Non-Tenure Track End Date
Appointment Percent 75%
Months per Year 9 months
Job Summary
The Modern Languages and Literature Department at Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA. invites applications for a 3/4-time non-tenure-track, fixed-term Lecturer in French language, civilization and literature or film for the fall 2023-spring 2024 academic year.
Teaching responsibilities include 18 credit annual course load. The successful candidate will be prepared to teach lower division language (beginning and intermediate French); transition courses from lower to upper division French (advanced language, introduction to literature, film, or culture); and one or more upper division French seminars based on the candidate's area of specialization and suited to the undergraduate level.
Essential Functions
The Department is committed to an inclusive learning environment and to increasing the diversity of the campus community. In alignment with Gonzaga University's mission, colleagues should demonstrate, via teaching, research, and/or service, a strong commitment to Gonzaga's Jesuit, Catholic, and humanistic identity and mission which include issues of social justice, diversity, global engagement, and care for/solidarity with vulnerable and marginalized communities. The successful colleague will demonstrate excellence in reflective, effective, and inclusive teaching of undergraduate French courses. Teaching responsibilities include an 18-credit annual course load across the breadth of the French program curriculum, from beginning and intermediate language courses to introductory-level upper-division courses to courses on specialized topics based on the candidate's areas of expertise. The successful colleague will support and collaborate with the French Program coordinator in student recruitment and program development initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications
- Masters in French or closely related field with an open field of specialization in Language Acquisition, Language Pedagogy, Cultural Studies, Film Studies, or Francophone Literature.
- Evidence of effective and reflective college-level teaching in an undergraduate French program.
- Evidence of French, and English near-native/native proficiency.
- Evidence of inclusive, equity- and diversity-minded teaching practices.
Posting Detail Information
Open Date 07/21/2023
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Application Review Begins on 08/04/2023
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EEO Statement
Gonzaga University is a Jesuit, Catholic, humanistic institution, and is therefore interested in candidates who will contribute to its distinctive mission. Gonzaga University is a committed EEO/AA employer and diversity candidates are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their disability status and/or protected veteran status. Applicants with disabilities needing reasonable accommodations to complete the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources (509) 313-5996.
Hiring Salary $35,018 - $37,353; commensurate with education and experience
Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply, please visit our website at , complete an online application, and submit: (1) a cover letter that addresses your qualifications for the position, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a statement of language teaching philosophy that demonstrates your responsiveness to the academic and psychosocial needs of students from diverse backgrounds, including evidence of effective and reflective college-level teaching in an undergraduate French program, (4) student evaluations from at least two different French courses, (5) unofficial copies of graduate school transcripts, (6) three letters of recommendation submitted separately by evaluator, (7) a statement on inclusive, equity-minded teaching with a focus on Gonzaga's humanistic identity and mission..
Questions about the position can be directed to Dr. Ben Semple, French Program Search Committee, [email protected]. For assistance with your online application, call 509-313-6733. Review of applications will begin August 4, 2023 and continue until the position is filled. Preliminary interviews will be conducted via Zoom.
Applicants with disabilities needing reasonable accommodations to complete the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources (509) 313-5996.
Gonzaga University sits adjacent to downtown Spokane, in the state of Washington, along the Spokane River. We exist on the historical lands of Salish speaking tribes in the Inland Northwest's most metropolitan region. Spokane is Washington's second largest city and is home to a diverse array of neighborhoods and shopping districts, with considerable variety in food and beverage amenities. We are a short distance from hiking, skiing, rafting, and climbing locations.
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Posting Supplemental Questions
Expected salary: $35018 - 37353 per year
Location: Spokane, WA