An English or Language Arts Teacher teaches English in elementary to secondary schools. Focuses on English, writing, composition, literature, and critical analysis. In elementary school, language arts classes focus on basic reading, writing and linguistic / communication skills. In middle school, the English curriculum evolves and expands to include more complicated reading comprehension, such as fiction, poetry and essays. In teaching high school, the focus relies on developing analytical skills.
Southeastern Louisiana University's Department of English and World Languages invites applications for the position of Instructor of World Languages. This position will teach courses in one or more of the following languages: French, Spanish, German, Italian, Latin, Chinese, American Sign Language, and/or Mythology (classical, Germanic, Mesoamerican, or South American), in face-to-face, hybrid, and/or online formats, and provide service to the department and university beginning the Fall 2026 semester.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree with at least 18 graduate credits in French, Spanish, German, Italian, Latin, Chinese, American Sign Language, Classics, or Mythology from an accredited university by hire date.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Earned doctorate Proven excellence in teaching at the post-secondary level and a demonstrated ability to integrate a variety of authentic and multimedia resources into world language instruction Familiarity with creating and administering online courses Ability to teach in more than one of the languages/areas listed above (French, Spanish, German, Italian, Latin, Chinese, American Sign Language, Mythology).
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Educational Philosophy Statement Cover Letter Resume/Vita Copies of Transcripts (Only an unofficial transcript for the highest degree is required at application. Official transcripts for all degrees will be required upon employment.) Posting Close Date August 12, 2026
Please Note:
Applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the posting close date to ensure consideration. Southeastern Louisiana University is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, respect and appreciation of differences in individuals. Southeastern is also designated as a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. How to
Apply:
Click on the Apply button and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future vacancies. Any required documents should be attached under the Resume/CV section of your application. If all required documents are not attached you will NOT be considered .
