Graduate Degree (PhD, PhD abd ) in an area of French studies with a record of sustained successful teaching of second-year language courses in French at a University level. Native or near native fluency in English and French. Commitment to and competence in the use of Standard International French.
Teaching documentation: evidence of teaching competence in second-year language courses in French at University level; official student and peer evaluations; teaching dossier; references. Ability to work alone without immediate direct supervision. Ability to work within a team; clear comprehension of multi-section teaching; active participation in curriculum development; sharing of responsibilities in careful test preparation; student assessment; prompt and accurate marking. Commitment to participate in required committee marking including online activities, mid-term and final exams.
Commitment to the incorporation of web-based pedagogical techniques, materials and resources (including textbook instructional platform , etc.) in the teaching of the course, as required . Competence in the use of email, Brightspace, internet, common office software (e.g., Word, Excel) and multi-media equipment.
Commitment to responsible time management (e.g., course structuring, punctuality for lectures). Availability for individual consultation with students (office hours 1.5 hours per section per week required ) and proctoring exams.
Applications
Please include a cover letter, a current resume, course/performance evaluations, and at least two reference letters. Members with seniority can provide seniority date in the application questionnaire. Assure to include all required documentation.
Please Note
Positions listed on this posting are subject to course enrolments and budgetary approval.
As per Article 22.04 of the Collective Agreement:
Members shall not accept any appointment which, taken together with all other appointments at the University, would cause the member to exceed the maximum number of regular hours (i.e., not overtime hours) allowable in a work week under the Employment Standards Act, as amended from time to time.
Applicants that are in excess of the above noted workload limits will not have their applications considered unless they have received prior written approval from the appropriate Dean and the Human Resources Department.
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Additional Comments
Course descriptions can be found on the Undergraduate course calendar website:
http://www.brocku.ca/webcal/
Academic terms generally run from:
Fall - September t
Benefits
Effective September 1, 2026 - $7,887.59 per half course (195 hours nominally)Effective September 1, 2026 - $15,775.20 per full course (390 hours nominally)Please note: Instructors who are employed in a 2-hour/week lecture, or the equivalent of a 2-hour/week lecture, are responsible for the first hour of seminar/lab in each course.Vision insurance
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Post End Date:
June 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM
This job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the CUPE4207-1 (Employee Group) Title of Course: LITERATURE & CULTURE: FRENCH-SPEAKING WORLD
FREN 2F03 1 LEC 1 R 1200-1400
FREN 2F03 1 SEM 1 1 R 1 4 00-1 5 00
Please Note: The mode of delivery for this course will be face to face during the term.
Brocku · St. Catharines, Main Campus