Contract Instructor Opportunities – Fall/Winter 2025-2026
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 Fall-Winter 2025-2026 term. 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/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/CUPE4600-Unit-2-Sept-1-2022-to-Aug-31-2025.pdf and the CUPE 4600 website https://www.cupe4600.ca/
Required Academic Qualifications and Skills for FREN 1001, FREN 1002, FREN 1100, FREN 2100, FREN 3060 and FREN 3701
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). Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada and available to lecture, conduct office hours, attend meetings and report in person on campus as required. The required teaching experience is specified for each course below.
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FREN 1001 [1.0 credit] 2 sections, Fall-Winter
French 1
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 three hours a week.
Multi-section course with common course materials and exams as determined by the team.
Teaching Competence: Relevant experience in teaching written and oral language at the beginner level is required, and preferably, experience teaching in a university setting.
Designated modality: in person
Anticipated TA support: no
Anticipated enrollment: 30
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FREN 1002 [1.0 credit] 3 sections, Fall-Winter, ½ section, Fall
French 2
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: three hours a week.
Multi-section course with common course materials determined by the Coordinator, and team developed exams.
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.
Designated modality: in person
Anticipated TA support: no
Anticipated enrollment: 30
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FREN 1100 [1.0 credit] 4 sections, Fall-Winter (Intensive: 1 section, Winter)
French 3
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: three hours a week. Intensive section, six hours a week.
Multi-section course with common course materials determined by the Coordinator, and team developed exams.
Teaching Competence: Relevant experience in teaching written and oral language at the intermediate level is required, and preferably, experience teaching in a university setting.
Designated modality: in person
Anticipated TA support: no
Anticipated enrollment: 30
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FREN 2100 [1.0 credit] 1 section, Fall-Winter
French 4
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. Lecture: three hours a week.
Multi-section course with common course materials determined by the Coordinator, and team developed exams.
Teaching Competence: Relevant experience in teaching written and oral French at the advanced level is required, and preferably, experience teaching in a university setting.
Designated modality: in person
Anticipated TA support: no
Anticipated enrollment: 30
FREN 3060 [0.5 credit] 1 section, Fall
Perfectionnement de la grammaire par la pratique
Analyse et pratique réfléchie des formes de la grammaire dans le discours: Structures des phrases, marques d’accord, concordance des temps, prépositions et compléments, homonymie et homographie, faux amis et anglicismes. Développement des techniques efficaces d’autocorrection et maîtrise d’outils informatisés. Cours trois heures par semaine. Offert en ligne.
Teaching Competence: Relevant experience in teaching grammar at the advanced level is required, and preferably, experience teaching in a university setting. Experience with on-line teaching preferred.
Designated modality: On-line (synchronous & asynchronous)
Anticipated TA support: no
Anticipated enrollment: 30
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FREN 3701 (0.5 credit) 1 section, Fall
Français oral
Techniques avancées d’expression orale. This course is not suitable for francophones. This course is suitable for students returning from exchange. Cours trois heures par semaine.
Teaching Competence: Relevant experience in teaching written and oral language at the advanced level is required, and preferably, experience teaching in a university setting.
Designated modality: in person
Anticipated TA support: no
Anticipated enrollment: 30
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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 May 13, 2025.
Carmen L. LeBlanc (she/her), PhD
Associate Professor, French Linguistics
Chair, Department of French,
Dunton 1604
Carleton University
1125 Colonel By Dr, Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6
T 613.520.2600 x2183
Email: carmen.leblanc@carleton.ca
cc: marieeve.couture@carleton.ca
As per Article 15.3 of the current CUPE 4600 Unit 2 Collective Agreement, all applications must include 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 who have already contacted the department and submitted a CV recently need only indicate their interest in particular courses. When applying to courses 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, Indigenous 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.