Sessional Instructors, Spring and Summer 2025 - SLLLC - FRENCH

University of Calgary; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed institution is seeking passionate French sessional instructors to teach courses in Spring and Summer 2025. The role requires native or near-native fluency in both French and English, along with experience in teaching undergraduate courses. Candidates with a PhD in French will be given preference, and those who have taught previously in the department may have an advantage. This opportunity offers a chance to engage with students and contribute to their language learning journey in a dynamic academic environment. Join a vibrant community dedicated to fostering language skills and cultural understanding.

Qualifications

• Preference for candidates with a PhD in French.
• Experience teaching at the undergraduate university level is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach French courses for Spring and Summer 2025 sessions.
• Provide a letter specifying courses and qualifications.

Skills

Fluency in French

Fluency in English

Teaching Experience

Education

PhD in French

Job description

Description

The School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures invites applications for French sessional instructors to teach the following courses in Spring 2025 (May 1, 2025 - June 29, 2025) and Summer 2025 (June 30, 2025 - August 24, 2025):

Spring 2025 Courses of Instruction:

• FREN 209 (LEC 01) - Beginners' French I: MWF 10:00-11:50 (In person)
• FREN 213 (LEC 01) - Intermediate French: MWF 14:00-15:50 (In person)

Summer 2025 Courses of Instruction:

• FREN 211 (LEC 01) - Beginners' French II: MWF 13:00-14:55 (In person)

Position Requirements:

• PhD in French given preference
• Requires native or near-native fluency in French and English
• Experience teaching undergraduate courses at a university level

Application Process:

All applicants must provide a letter specifying the course(s) and session(s) of interest (in order of preference), outlining their qualifications to teach each course. Applicants who have taught in the Department within the past two years need not provide anything further, although more information may be requested later in the selection process. If you are an international citizen, you must also provide a copy of your work permit that covers the dates of this hiring.

New applicants must submit:

• A current CV containing relevant teaching experience (e.g., courses taught, textbooks used, where and when taught).
• Names and contact information for 3 potential referees;
• Teaching evaluations (if available)

Doctoral students must have successfully completed their candidacy exams prior to the beginning of the term in question for their applications to be given consideration. They should also have discussed their application with their supervisor and include a letter of support from their supervisors with their application. Those who have completed the Instructional Skills Workshop at the Teaching and Learning Centre will also be given special consideration.

Please submit your letter and any required application documents online (in pdf form) using the 'Apply Now' link. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please note that the application process allows for only four attachments, which may require you to merge documents.

Application deadline: February 19, 2025