Position:                       ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF FRENCH

Department:                Academic Affairs – Liberal Studies and Education Division

Reports To:                  Liberal Studies and Education Division Chair

Classification:               Exempt

The Liberal Studies and Education Division at Lane College is accepting applicants for the position of Assistant Professor in French.

The successful candidate will bring strong scholarship, teaching, professionalism, and leadership to the working of the department. Curriculum development and program building are desirable key experience.

Responsibilities:

• Teach 4-5 classes (12-15) hours each semester.


• Academic advising.


• Active contributions to the development of the curriculum and language program


• Participating in departmental, divisional, and institutional functions and events


• Strong supervisory and leadership skills to manage and control the classroom.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Excellent interpersonal skills with the proven ability to maintain professionalism and tact in high-stress situations.


• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.


• Commitment to creating an inclusive learning environment for a diverse student body.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Doctorate preferred.  Master’s Degree in Linguistics with proven professional experience will be considered.


• The ideal candidate will have familiarity with Blackboard Ultra, hybrid courses, and the ability to utilize innovative modalities for delivering course content.


• The ability to design lessons that teach curriculum in an engaging manner, applying various teaching methods, lectures, discussions, demonstrations, and individual or collaborative projects and research.


• Evidence of outstanding formal teaching or teaching potential is essential.


• Some walking, climbing stairs, sitting, and standing for long period of time.


• Ability to lift 10lbs. 1% of the time.


• Some nights and weekends may be required.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.