Instructor FREN 1F90 Fall/Winter D1 (Section 6)

Brock University • St. Catharines, ON

2d • CA$7,888 - CA$15,775 • Onsite

About The Position

Brock University is seeking to fill an existing vacancy for an Instructor for French III FREN 1F90. This position involves teaching a full course, including lectures and seminars/labs, with a face-to-face mode of delivery. The instructor will be responsible for scheduled contact time with students, preparation of lectures, student consultation, marking and grading, course administration, and collaboration with the Director of French Studies. The role requires commitment to incorporating web-based pedagogical techniques and responsible time management.

Requirements

• Graduate Degree (PhD, PhD abd) in an area of French studies
• 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
• 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
• Competence in the use of email, Brightspace, internet, common office software (e.g., Word, Excel) and multi-media equipment
• Cover letter
• Current resume
• Course/performance evaluations
• At least two reference letters

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Scheduled contact time with students
• Preparation of lectures
• Student consultation
• Marking and grading
• Course administration, including grade appeals and cases of academic dishonesty
• Work closely with the Director of French Studies for single-section courses
• Commitment to participate in required committee marking including online activities, mid-term and final exams
• Incorporation of web-based pedagogical techniques, materials and resources
• 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)
• Proctoring exams

Benefits

• Compensation effective September 1, 2026 - $7,887.59 per half course (195 hours nominally)
• Compensation effective September 1, 2026 - $15,775.20 per full course (390 hours nominally)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree