French - Candidate Pool (Winter 2027)

Dawson College; Montreal; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dawson College invites applications for a college-level instructor of French language instruction or literature. The role includes participating in pedagogical days and departmental meetings, plus engaging in student-focused activities such as field trips and year-end exhibitions.

Teaching at the college level and strong French communication are essential. Applicants should hold a Master’s degree in French or related field and demonstrate substantial experience in language instruction or

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in French language instruction or French literature, or related field with substantial experience in language instruction or teaching literature.
• Proven experience in college-level teaching is an asset.
• Excellent communication skills in French and ability to communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Involvement in pedagogical days organized by the College.
• Participation in departmental meetings.
• Involvement in student-focused activities such as field trips, competitions, and year-end Graduate Exhibition.
• Performing other department related administrative duties.

Skills

French language instruction

English communication

College teaching experience

Education

Master’s degree in French language instruction or French literature

Master’s degree in related field with relevant experience

Master’s degree in another field with 2+ years relevant experience

Undergraduate degree in French language instruction or French literature

Job description

Dawson College adheres to an equal access employment program and, as such, encourages women, Indigenous peoples, visible and ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply. Dawson College is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities and encourages candidates to self-identify during the application process.

Job description and tasks

In addition to regular teaching responsibilities, the role also includes:

• Involvement in pedagogical days organized by the College
• Participation in departmental meetings
• Involvement in student-focused activities such as field trips, competitions, and year-end Graduate Exhibition.
• Performing other department related administrative duties

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in French language instruction or French literature;
• Master’s degree in a related field (language instruction, linguistics, translation, creative writing, or comparative literature, etc.) and substantial relevant experience related to French language instruction (FLS2, FLE3, or Français, langue d’enseignement) or teaching literature;
• Master’s degree in another field and at least two (2) years of compelling relevant experience related to French language instruction (FLS, FLE, or Français, langue d’enseignement) or teaching French literature. More than half of the applicant’s pre-university or university studies must have been completed in French;
• An undergraduate degree in French language instruction or French literature and at least two (2) years of compelling relevant experience related to French language instruction or teaching French literature.
• Excellent communication skills in French and the ability to communicate in English are essential.
• Teaching experience at the college level is an asset.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Dawson College, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

For more information on the College, the discipline/department or programs offered, please refer to our web site.