Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor (French)
Loyola University
Location
Maryland
Salary
$49,000 - $52,000 / YEAR
Quick overview
The instructor will be responsible for teaching four sections of French 101-104 (Beginning and Intermediate) per semester, with courses taught in person on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, typically between 9 am and 3 pm. Service to the department and the French section is also an expected duty.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess an M.A. in French or an equivalent qualification, along with experience teaching French as a second language at the university level. Native or near-native fluency in French is also a mandatory requirement for this position.
Job description
Position Title
Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor (French) Employee Type Regular Office/Department Modern Languages & Literature Work Environment Remote and hybrid positions are open to applicants based in states identified here: Work at Loyola | Loyola University Maryland. Loyola University Maryland Main Campus Job Type Full time Anticipated Start Date Benefits at Loyola https://www.loyola.edu/department/people-culture/benefits/ If Temporary or Visiting, Estimated End Date Position Duties Please include a cover letter, curriculum vita, three letters of recommendations, and evidence of teaching effectiveness (student evaluations). The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at Loyola University Maryland is seeking an engaging and dynamic instructor to teach four sections of French 101-104 (Beginning and Intermediate) per semester. Courses are taught in person on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and course times typically range from 9 am to 3pm. Service to the department and French section is also expected. Review of applications is ongoing.
Salary Range
$49,000 - $52,000 Requirements: M.A. in French or equivalent, experience teaching French as a second language at the university level, and native or near native fluency in French. Final compensation offers are determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, job-related experience, internal equity, and alignment with organizational budget. Successful candidates for any staff, faculty, or administrative position at Loyola University Maryland will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Employment Eligibility All candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and complete employment eligibility verification by the first day of employment at Loyola University Maryland, as required by law (e.g., Form I-9). Unless explicitly stated otherwise in the job description or job advertisement, Loyola University Maryland does not sponsor employment visas for this position. University Description Loyola University Maryland, located in the vibrant city of Baltimore, is a prestigious, selective, comprehensive university with a strong residential liberal-arts-based undergraduate program and professional graduate programs at the master’s and doctoral levels. Founded in 1852, Loyola is a Catholic University and one of 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States and the first to bear the name of Saint Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus. Deeply committed to the Ignatian principles upon which it was founded, Loyola focuses on the care and education of the whole person — mind, body, and spirit — and its mission centers on preparing its students to learn, lead, and serve in a diverse and changing world. The Wall Street Journal ranked Loyola No. 19 overall in the nation in its 2026 “Best Colleges” list. Loyola was also ranked No. 51 for impact on graduate salaries and No. 81 in the nation for student experience. U.S. News & World Report has ranked Loyola among the top 10 universities in the North Region for the past decade. Princeton Review named it one of the nation’s top institutions for undergraduate higher education and one of the best Mid-Atlantic colleges for 2026. Loyola is one of 75 colleges and universities included on a list of the “new” dream schools in Jeffrey Selingo’s book, Dream School, Finding the College That’s Right for You. The list of “new” dream schools highlights institutions with strong outcomes, accessible admissions, and dynamic student experiences. Loyola was also listed among the “best value” private colleges in Kiplinger’s Personal Finance. Loyola University Maryland is proud to be recognized among the nation’s top institutions. From national rankings to regional accolades, our commitment to academic excellence, student success, and Jesuit values continues to earn praise from respected organizations and publications. Learn more about our prestigious rankings and notable accolades and university profile by clicking on the hyperlinks. Diversity Statement Loyola University Maryland strongly values the benefits that diversity brings to the workplace. In accord with its Ignatian values, the University is committed to creating and promoting a community that recognizes the inherent value and dignity of each person. Loyola University Maryland does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, or any other legally protected classification. The University recruits, hires, and promotes in accord with this policy and its Core Values. Office of People and Culture 410-617-2354 people-culture@loyola.edu The advancement of our University is only possible with a thriving team - and with prospective employees who find Loyola to be an irresistible place to work and develop professionally. Learn more about Loyola’s Employee Value Proposition (EVP) and what makes us a destination employer. evp | Office of People and Culture | Loyola University Maryland