Part-Time Academic FREN 1048(03): French for Former Immersion Students - Winter 2026

Dalhousie University; Halifax; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A Canadian university is seeking a Part-Time Academic for French 1048, for the Winter 2026 term. Responsibilities include teaching basic French and administering the course. Candidates should possess a Master’s degree in French and relevant teaching experience. Though all are encouraged to apply, priority will be given to Canadians and permanent residents.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in French and previous teaching experience required.
• Native or near-native competence in French is essential.
• Candidates must request to be re-interviewed for new hiring cycles.

Responsibilities

• Teach French 1048, focusing on grammar and language skills.
• Prepare lectures and evaluate student performance.
• Maintain communication with Department administration.

Skills

Teaching experience

Native or near-native French competence

Education

Master’s degree in French

Job description

Overview

Part-Time Academic FREN 1048(03): French for Former Immersion Students - Winter 2026

Responsibilities

• Teach French 1048.03 (03), French for Former Immersion Students, for the winter term of the 2025-2026 academic year (January – April 2026), scheduled on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 13:05-14:25.
• Teach a class involving a review of all basic components of French grammar and further development of all four language skills, with greater emphasis on reading and writing.
• Instructors are responsible for all aspects of teaching and administering the class, including lectures, test preparation, evaluation, and electronic submission of grades.
• Maintain reliable and constant communication with the Department administration.
• Be available for two hours per week for consultation with students.
• Have students complete the course evaluation questionnaire at the end of the course.
• Instructors report to the Chairperson of the Department.

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, candidates may submit supporting documents such as a CV or student evaluations. Interviews will be conducted by video conference or telephone.

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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