Director of Language Instruction (DLI) in French as Lecturer of French

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Director of Language Instruction (DLI) in French as Lecturer of French

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Applicants should apply online at http://indiana.peopleadmin.com by providing a cover letter; CV; statement on teaching; contact information for three letters of reference; and a teaching portfolio with lesson plans, example syllabi for courses taught or created, teaching evaluations, teaching observation reports, and a video demonstrating their classroom teaching. Video should be sent in the form of a document (Word, PDF, etc.) with an embedded link to your video. Review of applications will begin November 01, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Queries can be sent to [email protected] or [email protected].

Posting Details

Position Details

Title	Director of Language Instruction (DLI) in French as Lecturer of French
Appointment Status	Non-Tenure Track
Department	IU Bloomington French and Italian
Location	Bloomington
Position Summary	Director of Language Instruction (DLI) in French as Lecturer of French
Basic Qualifications	The Department of French and Italian at Indiana University, Bloomington, invites applications for a Director of Language Instruction (DLI) in French as Lecturer in French, with the position starting on August 1, 2027. As DLI, the Lecturer will be responsible for managing all aspects of the basic French language program – including supervising graduate instructors – in collaboration with department faculty and the Director of Undergraduate Studies in French. We seek an individual who is committed to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate (and graduate) levels with native or near-native proficiency in French. Significant training or a degree specialization in language learning or instruction is required, along with a doctorate in French or a related discipline (such as, but not limited to, Second Language Acquisition or Pedagogy etc.). Candidates should have extensive teaching experience at the post-secondary level, along with evidence of pedagogical excellence as demonstrated by the teaching portfolio. Successful applicants will demonstrate the ability to design and implement curricula across multiple sections and levels, to engage in recruitment for the major, and to engage with high school French programs. The candidate will teach four courses per year in the French Language Program, including graduate pedagogy courses
Department Contact for Questions	Maria Sanchez Steenberger, Department Manager for the Department of French and Italian [email protected] or [email protected]
Additional Qualifications	Candidates should have extensive teaching experience at the post-secondary level, along with evidence of pedagogical excellence as demonstrated by the teaching portfolio. Successful applicants will demonstrate the ability to design and implement curricula across multiple sections and levels, to engage in recruitment for the major, and to engage with high school French programs. The candidate will teach four courses per year in the French Language Program, including graduate pedagogy courses. H1-B sponsorship is not available for this position
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Special Instructions	Applicants should apply online at http://indiana.peopleadmin.com by providing a cover letter; CV; statement on teaching; contact information for three letters of reference; and a teaching portfolio with lesson plans, example syllabi for courses taught or created, teaching evaluations, teaching observation reports, and a video demonstrating their classroom teaching. Video should be sent in the form of a document (Word, PDF, etc.) with an embedded link to your video. Review of applications will begin November 01, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Queries can be sent to [email protected] or [email protected].
For Best Consideration Date	11/01/2026
Expected Start Date	08/01/2027
Posting Number	IU-101735-2026

Supplemental Questions

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1. * Have you previously been employed with IU?
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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Letter of Application
3. Evidence of Teaching Ability
4. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
5. Video
6. Sample Syllabus
7. Course Evaluation

Optional Documents