Part-Time Academic FREN 1008(05): Basic French - Winter 2026

Dalhousie University; Halifax; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A prominent Canadian university is seeking a Part-Time Academic to teach FREN 1008: Basic French during the Winter 2026 term. The instructor will cover foundational French grammar and ensure effective student communication and evaluation. A Master’s degree in French and prior teaching experience are required. This role is conditional upon sufficient student enrollment and approval from the university.

Qualifications

• Must hold a master's degree in French.
• Candidates must demonstrate native or near-native fluency in French.
• Prior teaching experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach FREN 1008.03 (05): Basic French.
• Cover basic components of French grammar.
• Manage all aspects of teaching and administering the class.

Skills

Native or near-native competence in French

Previous teaching experience

Education

Master’s degree in French

Job description

Part-Time Academic FREN 1008(05): Basic French - Winter 2026

Position Title Part-Time Academic FREN 1008(05): Basic French - Winter 2026

Posting Number PTAP3117P

Department/Unit French

Location

Overview

A part-time academic is needed to teach FREN 1008.03 (05): Basic French, in the winter term of 2025-2026 academic year (January-April 2026). The course is scheduled on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:35-12:55 p.m.

The selected applicant will teach the basic components of French grammar (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) to students with no previous background in French or who have studied French up to grade 8-9. As instructor, the candidate will be responsible for all aspects of teaching and administering the class, including lectures, test preparation, evaluation and electronic submission of grades.

Instructors are expected to maintain reliable and constant communication with the administration of the Department, to be available for two hours per week for consultation with students and to have students fill out the evaluation questionnaire at the end of the course. Instructors report to the Chairperson of the Department.

Responsibilities

• Teach FREN 1008.03 (05): Basic French to students with no or limited prior background in French.
• Cover basic components of French grammar and develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
• Manage all aspects of teaching and administering the class, including lectures, test preparation, evaluation, and electronic submission of grades.
• Maintain reliable communication with departmental administration.
• Be available for two hours per week for student consultations.
• Administer and collect course evaluations from students at the end of the term.

Qualifications/Requirements

• At least a Master’s degree in French, plus previous teaching experience.
• Native or near-native competence in French.
• There is a requirement for an interview for all candidates who have not previously been interviewed for a position at the 1000 or 1005 levels, who have never held a full-time position in the department or who are not retired faculty.
• Any candidate has a right to be re-interviewed for each new hiring cycle but must specifically request this.
• In addition to a letter of application and CV, candidates may submit any supporting document they deem relevant, such as student evaluations, etc.

Salary

Salary Range/Pay Rate Per CUPE Collective Agreement

Additional Information

All offers of employment as a Part-Time Academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

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