Course Developer - FREN 101

University of Niagara Falls Canada; Niagara Falls; On-site; CAD 6,120 - 8,280; Full time

Job summary

The University of Niagara Falls Canada seeks a Course Developer to design engaging FREN 101 materials with a focus on speaking and reading. You will collaborate with the Centre for Teaching Excellence (CTE) and the Senior Instructional Designer to produce multimedia content aligned with outcomes and accessibility requirements for LMS platforms.

Strong project management, analytical, and collaborative skills are essential to independently manage multiple tasks in a 10‑week contract, delivering

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in French, French Studies, Applied Linguistics, Education, Curriculum Development, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of higher education teaching, curriculum development, or course design in French.
• Experience creating introductory undergraduate French courses focusing on speaking and reading.
• Experience developing online or blended learning courses with accessibility design.
• Knowledge of accessibility and copyright practices in educational contexts.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop course content for FREN 101 with emphasis on speaking and reading skills.
• Create interactive materials to support pronunciation, vocabulary development, oral communication, and beginner reading practice.
• Develop activities and assessments such as guided conversations, vocabulary checks, short oral tasks, and introductory reading comprehension exercises.
• Integrate multimedia elements (audio clips, visual supports, simple dialogues, and beginner‑friendly reading passages).
• Ensure all materials align with learning outcomes, accessibility standards, and LMS requirements.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews to verify clarity, consistency, completeness, and instructional alignment.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support development timelines and implementation needs.

Skills

French instruction

LMS familiarity

Curriculum development

Project management

Multimedia content

Education

Master's or PhD in French/related

Tools

Brightspace

Canvas

Moodle

Job description

Course Developer – FREN 101

Location: Niagara Falls, Ontario

Reports To: Associate Dean & Centre for Teaching Excellence (CTE)

Duration & Pay Scale: 10‑Week Contract – $7,200 per Course

Primary Purpose

The University of Niagara Falls (UNF) seeks a versatile and experienced Course Developer to work closely with the Centre for Teaching Excellence (CTE) team and other academic and administrative units across the UNF community. The role involves creating interactive, research‑grounded multimedia educational elements for UNF courses and programs, specifically focusing on the introductory French course FREN 101.

The Course Developer will collaborate with the Senior Instructional Designer and stakeholders to design engaging content that supports speaking and reading skills, ensuring alignment with learning outcomes, accessibility standards, and LMS requirements. The candidate will bring strong analytical, problem‑solving, and project‑management skills to innovate, independently manage multiple projects, and lead best‑practice multimedia development and data‑gathering strategies.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop course content for FREN 101 with an emphasis on speaking and reading skills.
• Create interactive materials to support pronunciation, vocabulary development, oral communication, and beginner reading practice.
• Develop activities and assessments such as guided conversations, vocabulary checks, short oral tasks, and introductory reading comprehension exercises.
• Integrate multimedia elements (audio clips, visual supports, simple dialogues, and beginner‑friendly reading passages).
• Ensure all materials align with learning outcomes, accessibility standards, and LMS requirements.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews to verify clarity, consistency, completeness, and instructional alignment.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support development timelines and implementation needs.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong understanding of introductory French language instruction and second‑language acquisition.
• Ability to scaffold learning from basic vocabulary and grammar to simple oral and reading tasks.
• Experience creating beginner‑level language learning content for higher education or adult learners.
• Familiarity with LMS platforms such as Brightspace, Canvas, or Moodle.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in aligning outcomes, content, and assessments.

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree or PhD in French, French Studies, Applied Linguistics, Education, Curriculum Development, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in higher education teaching, curriculum development, or course design in French language or related disciplines.
• Experience teaching or developing introductory undergraduate French courses, especially in speaking and reading.
• Demonstrated ability to design assessments that evaluate oral communication, vocabulary acquisition, and reading comprehension.
• Experience developing or adapting courses for online or blended learning environments.
• Knowledge of accessibility, learner‑centered design, and copyright or fair dealing practices in educational contexts.

Diversity, Inclusion and Equity

The University of Niagara Falls (UNF) is strongly committed to equity, diversity, and inclusivity within its community and especially invites applications from all qualified candidates. Racialized persons, persons of color, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQI+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas are encouraged to apply.

We recognize that applicants may have had obligations outside of work that have negatively impacted their record of achievements (e.g., parental, elder care, and/or medical). You are not required to disclose these obligations in the hiring process. If you choose to do so, UNF will ensure that these obligations do not negatively impact the assessment of your qualifications for the position.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We will accommodate the needs of the applicants and the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the selection process. Please advise [e-mail] to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated through this process. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

We appreciate all applications received; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.