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Niagara University

Adjunct Instructor - French

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 4 days ago

Location: Niagara University, NY (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 day ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 10/3/2026

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What they do

A Bilingual, ESL, or Language Teacher teaches foreign languages to students in elementary to secondary schools. This includes English as a second language. Common foreign languages which are taught are Spanish, French, Japanese, Korean, German, Dutch, Russian, Mandarin, and Arabic.

$69,195 / year median in New York

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Job Description

Job Summary:

The Department of Modern & Classical Languages has an opening for a part time instructor to teach two classes, French 101

Elementary French I and French 103
Intermediate French I, in the Fall 2026 semester. The schedule for these classes is Tuesdays/Thursdays 10:30am
11:50am and 12:00pm
1:20pm, beginning Tuesday, September 1st.

Essential Duties:

Use a communicative approach to the teaching of a foreign language, using the target language as much as possible, with minimal English for clarification of some grammar points. Prepare daily lesson plans and activities, using a textbook, that engage students in their study of beginning and intermediate French, following a syllabus provided by the Department Chair. Prepare and grade chapter exams and quizzes, with resources provided by the textbook company; manage an online program for daily homework; and evaluate student performance. Maintain a class record and keep attendance. Be available for students by appointment to help them with any specific problems they might be having with the course material.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Ability:

Native or near native French fluency; Thorough knowledge of subject matter; Ability to plan and present instructional material in a clear, logical and concise manner; Ability to maintain proper teacher-student relationship; Sound professional judgment; Initiative and resourcefulness

Qualifications:

Master's Degree in area of specialization preferred. Any questions, please contact Jim McCutcheon, Chair, Department of Modern & Classical Languages, at: jm@niagara.edu ges, at: byczkowski@niagara.edu