Position Details
Position Details
Job Title
Lecturer of French
Position Title
Lecturer of French
Position Number
Job Category
University Faculty
Job Type
Full-Time
FLSA Status
Exempt
Campus
Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus
Location Code
MODERN LANGUAGES (02107A)
Department Name
MODERN LANGUAGES
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?
No
Duties and Responsibilities
Full time. $60,000 – $70,000/year. Benefits-eligible employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement, paid leave, wellness programs, and tuition benefits. Benefit eligibility varies based on employee classification and appointment.
Loyola University Chicago is seeking a Lecturer of French to teach all levels (beginning through advanced) of French and Francophone language, literatures, and cultures; teach courses in literature in translation; work with colleagues to coordinate language instruction between multiple sections of courses; advise students with regard to courses of study; prepare and grade assignments and exams; work with colleagues and supervisors (French section head; department chair) to develop curriculum for all levels of instruction, as above.
Qualifications
PhD in French and Francophone Studies or related field plus 3 years of related experience. Will accept any level of experience in the following skills: Teach French language courses ranging from foundational to advanced proficiency; Conduct classroom instruction and facilitate academic discussions on French and Francophone texts and cultural materials; Assess student performance and integrate authentic cultural resources into the language learning framework to foster advanced linguistic and cultural competency; Teach courses on French and Francophone literatures and cultures, including analysis of literary texts, and of Francophone cinema, specially focusing on North and Sub-Saharan African film; Apply interdisciplinary methodologies to examine the intersection of the Francophone world with global religious, political, and socio-cultural frameworks; Design and develop comprehensive course syllabi and instructional frameworks for French language and Francophone literatures courses, including grammar pedagogy, written composition methodologies, and critical textual analysis; Architect and administer rigorous assessment tools, including examinations and analytical projects, to evaluate student proficiency and academic progress in French and Francophone studies; Coordinate and synchronize pedagogical content and instructional methodologies in collaboration with faculty members, ensuring cohesive instructional delivery across multi-section course offerings; Lead collaborative initiatives with faculty members to align instructional practices with institutional academic standards. 10% remote work allowed. Earned Ph.D. in French and Francophone Studies or related field OR ABD (all but dissertation) in French and Francophone Studies or related field.
Physical Demands
None
Working Conditions
None
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
PhD in French and Francophone Studies or related field plus 3 years of related experience. Will accept any level of experience in the following skills: Teach French language courses ranging from foundational to advanced proficiency; Conduct classroom instruction and facilitate academic discussions on French and Francophone texts and cultural materials; Assess student performance and integrate authentic cultural resources into the language learning framework to foster advanced linguistic and cultural competency; Teach courses on French and Francophone literatures and cultures, including analysis of literary texts, and of Francophone cinema, specially focusing on North and Sub-Saharan African film; Apply interdisciplinary methodologies to examine the intersection of the Francophone world with global religious, political, and socio-cultural frameworks; Design and develop comprehensive course syllabi and instructional frameworks for French language and Francophone literatures courses, including grammar pedagogy, written composition methodologies, and critical textual analysis; Architect and administer rigorous assessment tools, including examinations and analytical projects, to evaluate student proficiency and academic progress in French and Francophone studies; Coordinate and synchronize pedagogical content and instructional methodologies in collaboration with faculty members, ensuring cohesive instructional delivery across multi-section course offerings; Lead collaborative initiatives with faculty members to align instructional practices with institutional academic standards. 10% remote work allowed. Earned Ph.D. in French and Francophone Studies or related field OR ABD (all but dissertation) in French and Francophone Studies or related field.
Open Date
07/16/2026
Close Date
Salary Range
$60,000-$70,000
Additional Salary Information
The anticipated salary range for this position is in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement. This salary range is for a nine-month academic appointment. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree; training; field or discipline; budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please send resume to David Posner (Dposner@luc.edu) and reference job 062987.
LUC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty. The University seeks to increase the diversity of its professoriate, workforce and undergraduate and graduate student populations because broad diversity – including a wide range of individuals who contribute to a robust academic environment – is critical to achieving the University’s mission of excellence in education, research, educational access and services in an increasingly diverse society. Therefore, in holistically accessing the many qualifications of each applicant, we would factor favorably an individual’s record of conduct that includes experience with an array of diverse perspectives, as well as a wide variety of different educational, research or other work activities. Among other qualifications, we would also factor favorably experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to an academic career or degrees.
About Loyola University Chicago
Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes —including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences—Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country’s most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.
Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here .
Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University’s Nondiscrimination Policy .
Quick Link for Posting
https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/35489
Job Number
062987
Organizational Location
PROVOST
Posting Details
Posting Detail
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
08/10/2026
Position End Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Teaching Statement
- Research Statement
- Writing Sample
- Scholarly Publications
- Teaching Evaluations
- Other Document
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Multi Media
- Resume
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
