French Language and Culture I

University of Guelph; Toronto; On-site; CAD 4,500 - 7,500; Part time

Job summary

University of Guelph–Guelph Humber Programs in Toronto is seeking a Sessional Lecturer for French Language and Culture I (Winter 2027). The role involves delivering in-person instruction, holding orientation/training, providing student consultations, and grading assessments.

Applicants should have a Masters in the field, fluency in French, and knowledge of Francophone culture; PhD candidates with content expertise are preferred. Courses run Thursdays, 8:00 AM and 10:40 AM, Jan 7 to Apr 30, 2027.

Qualifications

• Masters degree required for teaching the course.
• PhD preferred for course content expertise.

Responsibilities

• Orientation and training for students.
• Manage office hours and class preparation.
• Provide student consultation and support.
• Invigilate exams and grade coursework.
• Undertake other duties as described by the course supervisor.

Skills

Fluency in French

Knowledge of Francophone culture

Education

Masters related to field

PhD and expert in course content

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

SL401627-Winter 2027-AHSS*1420 (General Elective) French Language and Culture I

Sessional Lecturer, Unit 2

Academic Unit:

Guelph Humber Programs

Semester(s) of Assignment(s):

Winter 2027

Number of Available Work Assignment(s) / Sections:

1

Level of Work Assignment(s):

1

Right of First Refusal (RoFR)

A Sessional Lecturer holds a RoFR (i.e., for a particular course) if they have successfully taught the course in the past six (6) semesters. A SL who holds a RoFR to this course is required to exercise their right by way of the online hiring system. Also see: What is Right of First Refusal (RoFR)?

A Sessional Lecturer Currently Holds a Right of First Refusal for this Course:

Yes

Number of Assignments that Carry the Right of First Refusal:

1

Course Number:

Course Name:

French Language and Culture I

Course Format:

In-Person

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

Other Course Description or Assignment Information:

-This course introduces students to the language and culture of Francophone societies. Students will learn basic French grammar and vocabulary. Since culture and language are inextricably linked, students will also gain cultural literacy which will include historical, social and economic developments in the French-speaking world.-To view course outlines from previous offerings of this course (if available), please visit: https://www.guelphhumber.ca/academic-services/course-outlines- Classes held on University of Guelph-Humber campus (Toronto).

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Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities

Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities:

Orientation-Training

Office Hours

Preparation

Student Consultation

Invigilating Exams

Grading

Other Duties (specified below)

Other Duties Described:

Instructor may be required to participate in course website training.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Degree:

Masters related to field

Prior Teaching Experience:

Successful teaching related to field at college or university level

Required competence, capability, skill and ability related to course content:

- Fluency in French;- Knowledge of Francophone culture

Preferred Qualifications

Degree:

PhD and expert in course content

Research Experience:

Quality and or Recent Research activity in areas relevant to the course demonstrating knowledge of current developments in course content.

Specific Preferred competence, capability, skill and ability related to course content:

Candidates should provide in their application evidence of prior teaching experience and teaching success/excellence related to course content, which may include a dossier, teaching philosophy, examples of teaching innovations, course developments, evaluations of previously taught courses (e.g., peer evaluations and/or student feedback), reference letters, and any other relevant information they wish to have evaluated by the selection committee (some documents on file in the department or program, such as UofGH Student Feedback Questionnaires of courses taught on UofG contracts, may also be used).

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

Section 01: Thursday 8:00 AM & 10:40 AM

Period of the Work Agreement (Start Date and End Date):

January 7, 2027 to April 30, 2027

Other Posting Information

Application Deadline (All postings will automatically expire at 11:59 pm on this day):

Friday, November 13, 2026

Posting Email Contact:

[e-mail]

Other Posting Information

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution. For more information, the Office of Diversity and Human Rights (DHR) is a welcoming, safe and confidential one-stop shop for information, training and support on issues relating to diversity and human rights on our campus.
SL work assignments are unionized with CUPE3913 and their terms and conditions of work are covered by the Unit 2 Collective Agreement between the University and CUPE 3913 (email contact: [e-mail]).
All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada specifically at the University of Guelph before applying for an academic work assignment. All successful applicants must perform their work in Ontario and must be able to attend on-campus in-person meetings as required.