Marist Catholic High is looking for a French High School Teacher. The position is .6 FTE with benefits. The classes would be French I, French II, and French III/IV. Here is the link with the job description and application:

https://www.marisths.org/french-teacher.html

The French American International School seeks a part time French Teacher for its middle school for 2021-22 academic year. The French teachers' primary role is to support the mission of the School by planning, organizing and implementing an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment to encourage students to develop and fulfill their personal potential. 

The Middle School is an IB accredited school, recognized by l'AEFE and belongs to the MLF network. It has 220 students and 25 teachers. It includes a large French department (50% of enrolled students) as well as English, German, Spanish and Mandarin departments.

The successful candidate will be a native speaker of French. Additional qualifications include the following: a strong commitment to teamwork, excellent communication skills, dynamic teacher style and a positive attitude toward educating young children. MYP training is an asset. 

Minimum Requirements: Bachelor of Arts Degree (U.S. or foreign equivalent) in French Language Education - French; experience teaching French as a second language; training in delivering French certifications (DELF and DALF) a plus. Certification to teach French as a second language preferred; and moderate-level fluency in written and spoken English to communicate with staff and parents. Must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States. 

Compensation: Faculty salary scale based on years' of teaching experience and education. 

Application Process: Interested parties should complete the FAIS employment application, along with a resume and cover letter and submit to humanresouresources@faispdx.org.

Position will remain open until filled.

Due to the volume of applications received, only those candidates invited to continue in the evaluation process will be contacted. 

No phone calls please.

The French American International School does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, race, creed, color, disability, uniformed service or veteran status, national or ethnic origin or other legally protected status in administration of its education policies, athletics or other school-administered programs, or in the administration of its hiring and employment practices. 

POSITION FILLED. Assistant Professor of Spanish with an extended-term appointment – Pacific University

The Pacific University Department of World Languages and Literatures invites applications for a full-time, extended-term position in our undergraduate Spanish program, to begin in the fall of 2021. Appointment is anticipated at the Assistant Professor level. The Department of World Languages and Literatures and Pacific University are committed to a vibrant and diverse campus community. Candidates from under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. 

Description: The full-time, extended-term Assistant Professor would primarily teach 100 and 200 level Spanish courses, as well as take a leadership role in the lower-division Spanish language program. Leadership would include a variety of tasks, such as (but not limited to): organizing placement and proficiency tests, and coordinating and evaluating the lower division Spanish program. Candidates should possess a record of innovative teaching practices and incorporating technology in active learning environments.

A spirit of initiative and collaboration are especially desired for this position. The successful candidate will be committed to inclusive teaching, advising students, professional activity, and service in an undergraduate, liberal arts setting.

Teaching load of 24 credits per academic year.

Pacific University is a private liberal arts university of approximately 1800 undergraduates and 2100 graduate students. Pacific is located in beautiful Forest Grove, OR, which is 25 miles from Portland, an exciting, progressive and culturally diverse urban area. Campus is a short drive from the Oregon Coast, and the surrounding area offers rich opportunities for outdoor recreation.

Required:

• Proof of success in having taught a variety of Spanish language courses
• Demonstrated potential for leadership in language teaching
• Vision for innovation in language teaching (technology, new pedagogies, etc.)
• M.A. or Ph.D. in Spanish by the start date (or in a closely related field, such as: Second Language Acquisition, Heritage Language Pedagogy, Translation Studies, Bilingualism and/or Applied Linguistics)
• Native or near-native fluency in Spanish
• Fluency in English for administrative purposes

Applicants should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, and three letters of reference. We encourage applicants to submit evidence of recent professional activity as well. Please send your materials to Spanish Program Search Committee (humanities@pacificu.edu). We accept only electronic submissions, PDF preferred.

Review of applications will begin Monday, February 8, 2021, and the position will remain open until it is filled. Inquiries may be directed to Marcus Welsh, Chair of Search Committee, Associate Professor of Spanish, Dept. of World Languages and Literatures: humanities@pacificu.edu.

Linfield University, located in beautiful McMinnville, is hiring a part-time Spanish instructor for the fall 2020 semester to teach two hybrid first year classes with the possibility of returning in the spring semester. For more information, click on this link! 

Please join SCOLT for “Courageous Classrooms: Hard Conversations, Intentional Design, and Critical Reflection” on July 1, 2020 at 5pm EST. Register now and be a part of this important conversation. 

COFLT STANDS IN SOLIDARITY WITH ALL BIPOC COMMUNITIES FIGHTING AGAINST SYSTEMIC DISCRIMINATION AND RACIAL INJUSTICE. OUR ORGANIZATION VALUES INCLUSIVENESS, DIVERSITY, KINDNESS, PEACE AND ABOVE ALL, EQUITY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL.

TO OUR BLACK TEACHERS, STUDENTS, AND COMMUNITIES: WE SEE YOUR PAIN. YOU ARE NOT ALONE. WE STAND WITH YOU.

Due to COVID-19 and as a precautionary measure in the midst of much uncertainty, COFLT and WAFLT have made the difficult decision to postpone our bi-state fall conference one year. Please save the date for October 7-9, 2021. We would like to thank the Sheraton Hotel for being flexible with our contract and look forward to creating opportunities for continued growth and inspiration in the meantime. The conference planning committee invites you to hear this video message.

I welcome you to reach out to me directly at any time at cofltoregon@gmail.com. I hope you are safe and well, that you are continuing to take care of yourself and others. 

Best wishes, 

Sandra Terra

COFLT President