Open Positions

Part-Time Instructor of French

The French program is updating our list of qualified part-time instructors of French interested in teaching one or two language courses paid on a per-course (non-benefit) basis. The list will include candidates available for full-semester courses (pending sufficient enrollment) as well as for short-term substitute teaching opportunities should they arise.

Duties and Responsibilities

Include teaching French language courses, holding office hours, and supporting the program in cultural and academic activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• MA or master's 2 or equivalent degree in French (language, pedagogy [FLE], French studies, etc.) or a related field
• Must be a native or near-native speaker
• Have previous language teaching experience (high school or adults)
• Experience teaching French in a U.S. university or college
• Knowledge of multimedia and computer technologies in language teaching

How to Apply

Please send all THREE items to D. Bradford Marshall, Director of the French Language Program, at [email protected]:

1. Letter (in FRENCH) outlining how background and experiences specifically match the basic and preferred qualifications
2. The names, titles, and complete contact information (postal address, e-mail address) of TWO professional references
3. A current CV

No Phone Calls Please

Part-Time Instructor of German

Duties and Responsibilities

Include teaching German language courses, holding office hours, and supporting the program in cultural and academic activities.

Minimum Qualifications

M.A. Degree in German Pedagogy or similar studies; experience teaching German language at the college level; extensive knowledge of instructional technology applied to classroom language pedagogy, demonstrated teaching excellence (student evaluations, classroom observations, other) and excellent working (professional) command of English (oral and written).

How to Apply

Please send all FOUR items to Margaret Gonglewski, director of the German Language Program, at [email protected]:

1. Letter outlining how your background and experiences specifically match the basic and preferred qualifications
2. The names, titles, and complete contact information (postal address, email address) of three professional references
3. Current CV
4. Proof of teaching excellence (student evaluations, classroom observations)

No Phone Calls Please

Part-Time Instructor of Italian

Duties and Responsibilities

Include teaching Italian language courses, holding office hours, and supporting the program in cultural and academic activities.

Minimum Qualifications

MA in Italian Pedagogy or similar studies, experience teaching Italian language at the college level, ability to work with task-based and content-based pedagogy; extensive knowledge of instructional technology applied to classroom language pedagogy, demonstrated teaching excellence (student evaluations, classroom observations, other) and excellent working (professional) command of English and Italian languages (oral and written).

How To Apply

Please send all FOUR items to Lynn Westwater, director of the Slavic Language/Literature Programs, at [email protected]:

1. Letter outlining how your background and experiences specifically match the basic and preferred qualifications
2. The names, titles, and complete contact information (postal address, email address) of three professional references
3. Current CV
4. Proof of teaching excellence (student evaluations, classroom observations)

No Phone Calls Please

Part-Time Instructor of Russian

The Russian Language Program at The George Washington University invites applications for a part-time position as instructor of Russian with an initial appointment for one semester to teach language courses (pending sufficient enrollment). Appointment renewal is contingent on successful performance.

Duties and Responsibilities

The position entails teaching undergraduate courses in Russian language at all levels, holding office hours, and supporting the program in cultural and academic activities. 

Minimum Qualifications

M.A. Degree in Russian (or Slavic) or a related field, experience teaching Russian language at the college level, ability to work with task-based and content-based pedagogy; extensive knowledge of instructional technology applied to classroom language pedagogy, demonstrated teaching excellence (student evaluations, classroom observations, other) and excellent working (professional) command of English and Russian languages (oral and written).

How to Apply

Please send all FOUR items to Peter Rollberg, director of the Slavic Language/Literature Programs, at [email protected]:

1. Letter outlining how your background and experiences specifically match the basic and preferred qualifications
2. The names, titles, and complete contact information (postal address, email address) of three professional references
3. Current CV
4. Proof of teaching excellence (student evaluations, classroom observations)

No Phone Calls Please

Part-Time Instructor of Spanish

The Spanish Language Program at The George Washington University invites applications for a part-time position as instructor of Spanish with an initial appointment for one semester to teach language courses (pending sufficient enrollment). Appointment renewal is contingent on successful performance.

Duties and Responsibilities

Include teaching two Spanish language courses, holding office hours and supporting the program in cultural and academic activities.

Minimum Qualifications

M.A. Degree in Spanish Language Pedagogy, Second Language Acquisition, or similar field; experience teaching Spanish language at the college level, ability to work with task-based and content-based pedagogy; extensive knowledge of instructional technology applied to classroom language pedagogy, demonstrated teaching excellence (student evaluations, classroom observations, other) and excellent working (professional) command of English and Spanish languages (oral and written).

How to Apply

Please send all FOUR items to Victor Valdivia, director of the Spanish Language Program, at [email protected]:

1. Letter outlining how your background and experiences specifically match the basic and preferred qualifications
2. The names, titles, and complete contact information (postal address, email address) of three professional references
3. Current CV
4. Proof of teaching excellence (student evaluations, classroom observations)

No Phone Calls Please

Student Positions

French Language Practice Partner

Étudiant(e)s francophones de GW ! Le RGSS Language Practice Center (LPC) recherche un(e) ou deux étudiant(e)s de langue maternelle française (ou de niveau C2) pour servir comme "language partner" pendant le semestre d’automne.

Les responsabilités/Responsibilities

• Aider les étudiants (tous niveaux) avec la grammaire, l’expression écrite, la révision de devoirs et d’examens, etc.
• Aider les étudiants à pratiquer des exposés, présentations et examens oraux (prononciation, intonation, etc.)
• Faire des conversations informelles (pour pratiquer l’expression orale et la compréhension auditive)

Quelques détails/Details

• Les séances du LPC auront lieu en ligne (via BBd Collaborate, Zoom, Skype, etc.).
• Notez que si vous êtes étudiant(e) international(e) avec un visa, il faudra être physiquement aux États-Unis en automne pour pouvoir être embauché(e).
• Pour plus d’informations ou pour faire demande, visitez GW Student Employment.

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