The Department of French & Italian Studies (FIS) at the University of Washington invites applications from qualified candidates for short-term, temporary instructional positions that may be needed at various points throughout the 2025-26 academic year (Sept 16-Jun 15). The successful candidate(s) would be appointed as Lecturer Part-Time Temporary, a non-tenure track, non-voting eligible faculty title. Appointments would be made on a quarterly (3-month) basis or academic year (9-month) basis as curricular needs warrant.
Instructional assignments are anticipated to be lower-division French and/or Italian language courses, but may also include other courses related to either language as needed. Generally, courses meet daily (Mon-Fri) with two hours a week of scheduled office hours. The instructional setting may be in-person or hybrid as required.
General responsibilities include:
- Effectively preparing and delivering rigorous course content that meets the academic standards befitting the University of Washington and stated learning goals for the assigned course(s)
- Ensuring that course materials and requirements are effectively communicated to students
- Coordinating regularly with the FIS Director of Language Programs, other department faculty, and FIS administration
- Using appropriate and effective teaching strategies, technologies, and student evaluation methods
- Cultivating an instructional environment that provides students with the opportunity to receive and share feedback on a continuing basis, including through regular office hours
- Ensuring course grades are submitted accurately and in a timeline manner
In addition to skills and prior experience that would support these general responsibilities, other positive factors for consideration include prior teaching experience in a college/university setting, experience with Communicative or Task-Based Language Teaching, and experience with online teaching/learning technologies.
Qualifications
By the time of appointment, the successful candidate(s) will have a Master's degree or equivalent foreign degree in French, Italian, Applied Linguistics, or a related field. Applicants interested teaching French courses must have native or near-native ability in French; applicants interested in teaching Italian courses must have native or near-native ability in Italian. All applicants must be proficient in English.
Application Instructions
Priority consideration deadline is May 7, 2025. Thereafter, applications will be considered on a rolling basis throughout the 2025-2026 academic year as curricular needs arise. Please visit the application page on Interfolio to apply for this position and for more information. The application requires a current CV or resume, a letter of interest, and, as applicable, evidence of prior teaching success (such as previous course evaluations).