Instructor FREN 2P57 Winter D3

Brock University • St. Catharines, ON

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Brock University is seeking to fill an existing vacancy for an Instructor for the course PHONETICS & PHONOLOGY FREN 2P57. This is a full course with a nominal duration of 390 hours. The mode of delivery for this course will be face-to-face. The instructor will be responsible for scheduled contact time with students and non-classroom time, including preparation of lectures, student consultation, marking and grading, and course administration. The successful candidate will work closely with the Director of French Studies for this single-section course.

Requirements

• Graduate Degree (PhD, PhD abd) in an area of French linguistics
• Record of sustained successful teaching of French linguistics courses 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
• 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)

Nice To Haves

• Members with seniority can provide seniority date in the application questionnaire.

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
• 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 in the teaching of the course
• Availability for individual consultation with students (office hours 1.5 hours per section per week required)
• Proctoring exams

Benefits

• Flexible Work Arrangement Policy

What This Job Offers

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