Non-Tenure Track French College Instructor (Fayetteville, AR)

Location: Fayetteville, AR

School Name: University of Arkansas 

Status: Full Time 

Level: College / University 

Contact: lcjones@uark.edu

Description: The Department of World Languages, Literatures & Cultures in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas invites applications for a non-tenure track Instructor of French to start in August 2025. This is a standard nine-month faculty appointment.

This non-tenure track Instructor will teach four classes in the Fall and Spring Semesters. The Instructor will teach elementary and/or intermediate-level French classes and required courses for the French major and minor, including Survey of French Literature and Introduction to Literature. We are especially interested in a candidate with the appropriate level of education and qualifications who might be able to teach a graduate-level course (Survey of French Poetry)." The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the excellence of the academic community. Initial appointment is for a period of one year with the possibility for renewal. The opportunity for reappointment will be based on performance and continued need. For the annual renewal, candidates should provide at least one year of evaluations as instructor of record illustrating high quality teaching effectiveness.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Minimum Qualifications:

With submitted materials, the candidate must demonstrate

MA in French or related field


Preferred Qualifications:

Ph.D. or terminal degree in French or a related field

Demonstrated teaching experience in face-to-face and online formats


Salary Information:

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.


Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Other (see special instructions for details)
Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status


Recruitment Contact Information:

Annie Doucet, search committee chair, atdoucet@uark.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Special Instructions to Applicants:

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Completed applications received by May 31, 2025, will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position.

For additional inquiries, please contact the search committee chair, Annie Doucet at atdoucet@uark.edu.

Applicants must submit:
• Curriculum vitae
• Cover letter/letter of application
• A link to an online video of the candidate teaching French.
• List of three professional references (name, title, email address, and phone number) willing to provide letters of recommendation if requested during the application process. Letters of recommendation will be requested only for candidates selected for interviews.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Annual Salary/Benefits Package: Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry