Term Faculty (Non-Tenure Track) - Modern Languages, French (26-27) DePaul University - 4.2 Chicago, IL Job Details Full-time $55,850 - $62,000 a year 12 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Qualifications French French English Master's degree University teaching experience Higher education teaching University experience Full Job Description Full-time Faculty Positions Full-time faculty positions will be posted on a per-opening basis. Postings are organized by college/school and department. Applicants will be evaluated at the college/school level for the position which they are submitting an application. Unless noted by a close date, positions will remain open until they are filled. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Below you will find the details for the posting including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening or submitting your interest in teaching. To apply for the position, please click the link/button.

Posting Details Job ID:

186599

Rank:

Instructor/Professional Lecturer College/School:

Chicago, IL -

College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Position Description:

The Department of Modern Languages at DePaul University in Chicago is accepting applications for a full-time Professor of Instruction in French for the 2026-27 academic year. Responsibilities will include teaching 9 courses (3-3-3), both in French at various levels (including advanced topics courses) and in English for DePaul's Liberal Studies Program. Additional duties may include course development, student advising, and collaboration with student organizations and community partners. This role may also include periodic directorship of the French Language Program as needed. The scholarly background for this position is open. We seek a versatile teacher-scholar who demonstrates innovative pedagogy in multiple areas such as Francophone cultural studies, French for Specific Purposes, linguistics, translation, or literature. Review of applicants will begin August 1st and continue until the position is filled. Applicants can send any questions to Dr. Polly Mangerson ( ), chairof the search committee.

Qualifications:

Native or near-native proficiency in French and English; A minimum of a Master's degree in French or a closely related field (PhD or ABD preferred); A minimum of one year of teaching experience at the college or post-secondary level.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must upload: a current curriculum vitae; a cover letter that addresses applicant's area of scholarship, teaching pedagogy, and teaching experience; three letters of recommendation; a one-page statement of teaching philosophy; and a list of courses taught. General Compensation/Benefits Statement DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information. DePaul University offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefit. Further information regarding benefits can be found here: https://offices.depaul.edu/human-resources/benefits/Pages/default.aspx. About DePaul University's Academic Calendar Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length. The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams).

Salary Information:

The salary range for this 10-month position is $55,850 - $62,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.