Department of French
Contract Instructor Opportunities Summer 2019
Pursuant to Articles 15 to 18 of the CUPE 4600 Unit 2 Collective Agreement, and subject to both budgetary and administrative approvals, applications are invited from members of the CUPE 4600-2 bargaining unit and other interested persons to teach the following Department of French courses during the 2019 Summer terms. Please note that the University reserves the right to cancel any courses with insufficient registration.
A note to all applicants: As per Articles 16.3 and 16.4 in the CUPE 4600-2 Collective Agreement, the posted vacancies listed below are first offered to applicants meeting the incumbency criterion. A link to the current CUPE 4600-2 Collective Agreement can be found at the Employment Agreements webpage on the Carleton University Human Resources website https://carleton.ca/hr/cu-files/cupe-4600-unit-2-16-19/ and the CUPE 4600 website https://www.cupe4600.ca/
Required Academic Qualifications and Skills for each of the courses listed below:
The required minimum qualification is an MA in French or Applied Linguistics. However, a PhD in French or Applied Linguistics will normally count as a superior qualification. For degrees in French, given the nature of our French language program, a degree specialization in language pedagogy or applied linguistics will normally be considered as more relevant to the position than a degree in formal linguistics or literary and/or cultural studies. A desired qualification is experience developing curricular content and assessment tools. Native or near-native fluency and excellent written skills in French are required. Candidates should also possess a strong written and spoken knowledge of English (the working language at Carleton University). The required teaching experience is specified for each course below.
FREN 1001 [1.0 credit] (1 section in early Summer)
Elementary French
This course is designed for absolute beginners in the language. Classes use audio-visual methods, and emphasis is given to the spoken language. Introduction to reading and writing.
Lecture: twelve hours a week.
Multi-section course with common course materials determined by the Coordinator, and team developed exams. Note: Summer courses use the same materials as the preceding Fall/Winter cycle.
Teaching Competence: Relevant experience in teaching written and oral language at the beginner level is required, and preferably, experience teaching in a university setting.
FREN 1002 [1.0 credit] (1 section in late Summer)
Low Intermediate French
Taught in French for students who have had exposure to French but who have difficulty using it in day-to-day communication. Emphasis on oral expression and comprehension; development of reading and writing skills. Oral practice, oral presentations, interviews, cultural activities, grammar exercises. Lecture: twelve hours a week.
Multi-section course with common course materials determined by the Coordinator, and team developed exams. Note: Summer courses use the same materials as the preceding Fall/Winter cycle.
Teaching Competence: Relevant experience in teaching written and oral language at the low intermediate level is required, and preferably, experience teaching in a university setting.
FREN 1100 [1.0 credit] (1 section in early Summer)
Intermediate French
Taught in French. Emphasis on speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Oral presentations, discussions, interviews, reading of novels and magazine articles, listening activities, grammar exercises, compositions. Lecture: twelve hours a week.
Multi-section course with common course materials determined by the Coordinator, and team developed exams. Note: Summer courses use the same materials as the preceding Fall/Winter cycle.
Teaching Competence: Relevant experience in teaching written and oral language at the intermediate level is required, and preferably, experience teaching in a university setting.
FREN 2100 [1.0 credit] (1 section in late Summer)
Advanced French
Taught in French. For non-francophone students. Advanced speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Advanced level reading from various sources, including literary texts. Grammar exercises, essays, oral presentations. Attendance and participation are compulsory. Limited enrolment. Lecture: twelve hours a week.
Multi-section course with common course materials determined by the Coordinator, and team developed exams. Note: Summer courses use the same materials as the preceding Fall/Winter cycle.
Teaching Competence: Relevant experience in teaching written and oral French at the advanced level is required, and preferably, experience teaching at the university level.
Application Procedures and Deadlines:
All applicants must apply to the Department Chair in writing and in relation to each course for which they wish to be considered by January 2nd, 2019.
Dr. Randall Gess
Professor and Chair, Department of French
Professeur titulaire et directeur, Département de français
Professor, School of Linguistics and Language Studies
1604 Dunton Tower, Carleton University
1125 Colonel by Drive, Ottawa, ON. K1S 5B6
randall.gess@carleton.ca
cc: marieeve.couture@carleton.ca
As per Article 15.3 of the current CUPE 4600 Unit 2 Collective Agreement, applicants are required to submit an up-to-date CV, including a complete listing of all courses taught within the CUPE 4600 Unit 2 bargaining unit at Carleton University. Candidates are also asked to complete a “Contract Instructor Application Form” available at http://carleton.ca/provost/wp-content/uploads/CI-Application-FINAL.pdf.
Candidates who have already contacted the department and submitted a CV recently need only indicate their interest in particular courses. NOTE that when applying to classes for which they have incumbency, applicants shall not be required to (re)submit documentation beyond their updated CV.
Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.
Pre-Posting Hiring Decisions:
No courses have been assigned to graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, or visiting scholars.