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Categories: Adjunct Faculty/ Part-time Instructor

Department: Languages

Part-time Instructional

  • 496850
  • Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
  • Part-time Faculty
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Salary/Position Classification

  • $6,317 per 4 credit course contract, Exempt
  • 10.68 to 21.36 hours per week
  • 100% Remote Work Availability: Yes
  • Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): Yes

Purpose of Position

The Department of Languages & Global Studies (LGS) at the University of North Dakota seeks a part-time instructor to teach introductory level French courses in online asynchronous and/or in-person formats.

Duties & Responsibilities

The successful candidate will contribute to the French program through teaching introductory level French courses (French 101-102) in online asynchronous and/or in-person formats. The successful candidate will also work with and assist the French Program Director with curricular matters.

Required Competencies

  • Native or near-native fluency in French and English
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively teach French language and content courses, embrace new pedagogies, and inspire students
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in French and English
  • Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, and students
  • Ability to work with and engage diverse students and colleagues

Minimum Requirements

  • Earned M.A. in French language, literature, and cultural studies or relevant field by August 15, 2025
  • Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in French language, literature, cultural studies or relevant field by August 15, 2025
  • Record of excellence in teaching demonstrated through student evaluations of teaching and statement of teaching philosophy
  • Experience teaching high school or college-level French language courses
  • Experience building and teaching online courses

To Apply

To assure full consideration, applications must be received by 07/27/2025 and include the following materials:
• Letter of application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Evidence of teaching excellence (recommendation directly addressing teaching, peer observations, teaching award nominations, student evaluations, etc.)
• Names of two references with contact information

Position is open until filled.

Questions should be directed to the department chair, Dr. Melissa Gjellstad, at melissa.gjellstad@und.edu.

Please note, all employment postings close at 11:55pm CST. Part-time/Temporary positions are posted for a minimum of 3 business days.

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Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled veteran status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability dated within the past year.

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Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.

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