Teaching Faculty French

Position: Teaching Faculty I, 9 Month Salaried (French)
Department

Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics | College of Arts & Sciences

Responsibilities

The Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics at Florida State University invites applications for a 9-month salaried Teaching Faculty I position in the French language program beginning August 2026.

The candidate will be expected to lead the French Language House on campus by coordinating traditional and linguistic enrichment activities and teach three courses per semester primarily in the basic French language sequence, but may also teach at any assigned level and provide instructional support for the basic language program.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a doctorate or highest-level terminal degree from an accredited institution in French language, literature, linguistics, or related field of specialization with a demonstrated record of achievement in teaching, as well as native or near native proficiency in French and English.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates who have training in second language pedagogy, and/or assessment, second language acquisition, familiarity with ACTFL proficiency guidelines, OPI and other types of assessment. Applicants are required to show familiarity with contemporary approaches to communicative language teaching.

Other Information

Candidates are expected to participate in the intellectual life of the department, whose programs, curriculum, and events bring together faculty from multiple languages and disciplines. Please visit our website ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) for more information about the department.

Contact Info

Any questions may be directed to Dr. Ginny Osborn, vosborn.

University Information

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How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific Faculty job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at  If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service. Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita.

Applications must include a cover letter with a section addressing the candidate's approach to French language teaching and prior experience teaching French at the university level, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, and formal student evaluations (if applicable). Candidates contacted for an interview will be asked to send a teaching portfolio.

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Considerations

This is a Faculty position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

This position is being advertised as open until filled.

Review of applications will begin on March 2, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.