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Job Posting Title:
Instructor - French Studies
Position Type:
Faculty
Department:
LSUAM HSS - School of French Studies (Gregory Bentley Stone (00007411))
Work Location:
0416 Campbell B. Hodges Hall
Pay Grade:
Academic
Job Description:
The Department of French Studies is seeking an Instructor of French, who is capable of teaching undergraduate elementary and intermediate language courses for the Fall 2026 semester.
Job Summary:
Instructor teaches courses as assigned by the Chair of the department.
Full-time positions teach 12 hours of course assignments each semester.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's Degree in French Studies or related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
PhD and university-level teaching experience
Near-native fluency in French
Additional Job Description:
Special Instructions:
Please attach CV/resume, cover letter, and the names of three professional references. A copy of your transcripts may be attached to your application (if available). However, official transcripts are required prior to hire.For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Gregory Stone at stone@lsu.edu.
Posting Date:
June 11, 2026
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
December 8, 2026
Additional Position Information:
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
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Essential Position (Y/N):
LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.
HCM Contact Information:
For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.
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