Description

Lecturer in French

D-25-FIT-00004 | Faculty | French and Italian

The Department of French and Italian has an occasional curricular need to appoint Lecturers in French to teach a range of courses in language and culture in a dynamic undergraduate program committed to innovation and excellence, and accepts applications in advance in the event the occasion arises where such lecturers are needed. Such positions would require teaching courses and/or course sections (including precepts), grading student work, and holding weekly office hours. Part-time or full-time positions for the fall 2025 and/or spring 2026 semesters may be available, dependent upon the needs of the Department and the qualifications of the candidates. Possibility of renewal will be based on course enrollments and satisfactory performance. Review of applications will begin July 17, 2025, and continue until any available position(s) are filled.

Essential Qualifications
Native or near-native fluency in French and English, proven experience teaching French as a Foreign Language at the university level, and excellent teaching credentials. Master's degree or enrollment in a Ph.D. program required; Ph.D. preferred. Experience in culture-based instruction, integration of new technologies and curriculum development. Demonstrated interest in francophone studies or film and media will be a plus. Ability to supervise and mentor graduate student instructors is highly desirable. Preference will be given to candidates with a background in French as a Foreign Language and/or Linguistics, SLA or Applied Linguistics, although other fields will be considered.

Applications will be reviewed based on curricular need, and the Department may not review all applications it receives. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No letters of recommendation are required at this time.

Applicants are to apply online at https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/39041 and submit the following documents:

1. Curriculum vitae, including description of teaching experience
2. Cover letter that describes teaching interests, areas of expertise, and scholarly experience in the relevant fields
3. Statement of teaching: no more than 500 words explaining how the candidate has approached or would approach the courses they wish to teach
4. Two recent teaching evaluations
5. Complete contact information for two additional professional references (to be submitted by applicant)

These positions are subject to the University's background check policy.
The work location for these positions is in-person on campus at Princeton University.

Expected Salary Range: $81,700 - $87,000

The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.

Requisition No: D-25-FIT-00004

*Required information is denoted with an asterisk.

How to Apply

The form below must be completed to submit your application for this position.

It is recommended that you read through the entire application and gather the required application materials before beginning your application. You will not be
able to save or return to edit a partial application. Only complete applications will be accepted for consideration and the application form must be completed in its entirety before it can be submitted.

Upon submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation email at the email address that you provide in your application. In some cases, your references may be contacted using the email address that you provide for them and may be asked to provide their recommendation via a web-based form similar to the application form.

Be sure to provide the correct email addresses for you and all of your references to ensure that communications from Princeton University are properly delivered.

For more information send an email to smhill@princeton.edu
or call 609-258-6731.

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