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Contract Instructor Opportunities – Fall/Winter 2026-2027
The Department of French offers teaching opportunities in French every year. Please find below the list of courses offered for the Fall/Winter 2026-2027. The complete posting information can also be downloaded here.
Important change for 2026-2027: a new system for receiving applications has been launched, you know need to submit your application through the new platform.
Posting Information
| Posting Date | May 1st 2026 |
| Application Deadline | June 1st 2026 |
| Application Page | Application Link |
| Posting Type (Regular/Late) | Regular |
Pre-Posting Hiring Decisions:
No courses have been assigned to graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, or visiting scholars.
Contract Instructor Salaries for Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 courses:
• Half Credit Course: $9,255
• Full Credit Course: $18,508
Note to Applicants: As per Articles 16.3 and 16.4 of the CUPE 4600 (Unit 2) Collective Agreement, the posted vacancies listed above are first offered to applicants who meet the incumbency criterion. The current CUPE 4600 (Unit 2) Collective Agreement can be found on Carleton University’s Academic Staff Agreements webpage.
Carleton University is committed to employment equity and fostering a culture of inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals who would contribute to the diversity of our campus, including women, visible minorities, First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression.
Applicants requiring accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process are encouraged to contact the Unit Chair or Director to ensure appropriate arrangements can be made in a timely manner.
Course Information
Required Academic Qualifications and Skills for FREN 1001, FREN 1002, FREN 1100, FREN 2100
The required minimum qualification is an MA in French Studies or Applied Linguistics. However, a PhD in French Studies or Applied Linguistics will normally count as a superior qualification. For degrees in French Studies, given the nature of our French language program, a degree specialization in language pedagogy/teaching 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. Experience in developing course content, activities and assessments for language courses is a desirable asset. 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.
FREN 1001, 1002, 1100 and 2100 are multi-section courses with common course materials and exams and guidelines determined by the Language Course Coordinator.
| FREN 1001 | Full year course |
|---|---|
| Academic Term | Fall and Winter 2026-2027 |
| Course Code | FREN 1001 A, B, C, D |
| Course Title | French 1 |
| Course Description | 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. |
| Course Credit Value | 1.0 credit |
| Anticipated Modality | In-person |
| Anticipated Course Enrolment | 35 |
| Anticipated TA Support | None |
| Required qualifications | 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 | Full year course |
|---|---|
| Academic Term | Fall and Winter 2026-2027 |
| Course Code | FREN 1002 B, C, D |
| Course Title | French 2 |
| Course Description | 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. |
| Course Credit Value | 1.0 credit |
| Anticipated Modality | In-person |
| Anticipated Course Enrolment | 35 |
| Anticipated TA Support | None |
| Required qualifications | 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 1002 | Intensive, Fall |
|---|---|
| Academic Term | Fall 2026 |
| Course Code | FREN 1002 Y |
| Course Title | French 2 |
| Course Description | 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: six hours a week. |
| Course Credit Value | 1.0 credit |
| Anticipated Modality | In-person |
| Anticipated Course Enrolment | 35 |
| Anticipated TA Support | None |
| Required qualifications | 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 | Full year course |
|---|---|
| Academic Term | Fall and Winter 2026-2027 |
| Course Code | FREN 1100 B, C, D |
| Course Title | French 3 |
| Course Description | 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. |
| Course Credit Value | 1.0 credit |
| Anticipated Modality | In-person |
| Anticipated Course Enrolment | 35 |
| Anticipated TA Support | None |
| Required qualifications | 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 1100 | Intensive, Winter |
|---|---|
| Academic Term | Winter 2027 |
| Course Code | FREN 1100 Z |
| Course Title | French 3 |
| Course Description | 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: six hours a week. |
| Course Credit Value | 1.0 credit |
| Anticipated Modality | In-person |
| Anticipated Course Enrolment | 35 |
| Anticipated TA Support | None |
| Required qualifications | 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 (Full year)
| FREN 2100 | Full year course |
|---|---|
| Academic Term | Fall and Winter 2026-2027 |
| Course Code | FREN 2100 D |
| Course Title | French 4 |
| Course Description | 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. |
| Course Credit Value | 1.0 credit |
| Anticipated Modality | In-person |
| Anticipated Course Enrolment | 35 |
| Anticipated TA Support | None |
| Required qualifications | Teaching Competence: Relevant experience in teaching written and oral French at the advanced level is required, and preferably, experience teaching in a university setting. |
| FREN 2401 | Full year course |
|---|---|
| Academic Term | Fall and Winter 2026-2027 |
| Course Code | FREN 2401 A |
| Course Title | Introduction à la linguistique française |
| Course Description | Étude de la structure et du fonctionnement du système linguistique à travers l’analyse de données du français (de France et du Canada). La construction du sens, des sons au discours; code oral et écrit. Cours trois heures par semaine. |
| Course Credit Value | 1.0 credit |
| Anticipated Modality | In-person |
| Anticipated Course Enrolment | 50 |
| Anticipated TA Support | None |
| Required qualifications | Required Academic Qualifications and Skills: PhD in Linguistics. Doctoral candidates (ABD) will be considered. Candidates should have advanced knowledge in general and French linguistics (course includes modules about French phonetics, phonology, syntax, morphology, sociolinguistics and semantics). Good knowledge of Canadian French would also be an asset. 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. Teaching Competence: University undergraduate teaching experience in French linguistics is required. |
Teaching Assistant Opportunities – Fall/Winter 2026-2027
Our Department offers several TA contracts each year. Our dynamic team of TAs ensure the French student support services and help coordinate activities of the Club francophone.