About this position
Position Type: One-year assignment to teach two courses per semester beginning Fall 2026.
Department: Languages, Literatures & Culture
The Department of Languages, Literatures & Cultures at Augustana University (Sioux Falls, South Dakota) invites applications for a one-year, part-time sabbatical-leave replacement in French beginning Fall 2026. We seek a generalist able to teach French at the intermediate and advanced levels.Responsibilities
Teach two courses per semester.
Required qualifications
M.A. French or French Studies required, Ph.D. preferred. Commitment to and demonstrated experience in undergraduate teaching; experience in technology-aided instruction; and a commitment to the mission of a private, upper Midwest, liberal arts, church-related college are required.
Application Procedure
Please send: (1) letter of application addressing qualifications for the position, (2) curriculum vita, (3) statement of teaching philosophy, (4) goals for research and professional development, (5) copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, (6) completed Augustana University employment application, (7) and names and contact information for three professional references (one reference that specifically addresses undergraduate teaching) electronically to humanresources@augie.edu. If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the application process, please contact pamela.miller@augie.edu.
Review of applications will begin immediately, and will conclude on January 31, 2026 or until the position is filled. Start date for the position is August, 2026. For questions, email the search committee chair: Dr. Scott Fish, scott.fish@augie.edu, or call 605-274-4915.
Augustana’s location in Sioux Falls, South Dakota (www.siouxfalls.com) provides an exceptionally high quality of living in an affordable community environment. Sioux Falls has more than 70 parks, over 40 miles of greenways, a walkable downtown that features musical and cultural events, and award-winning restaurants. Our metro area (population 280,000) is one of the fastest growing regions in the country and is recognized as a major medical, retail, and financial center. If you are looking for a rewarding and dynamic career, look no further than Augustana University in Sioux Falls, SD.
Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Applicants must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and may be required to submit official transcripts upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment background check.