APTPUO - FRA1710 J - Hiver 2027
About The Position
This position is for a Regular Part-Time Professor to teach Analyse, écriture et argumentation I (FRA1710 Section J) during the 2027 Winter Semester in the Faculty of Arts, Department of French. The course involves the lecture and analysis of works from different literary domains or genres, focusing on current topics relevant to contemporary situations and debates. It includes practical writing exercises such as summaries and analytical reports, as well as the resolution of common grammatical errors. This section is delivered in-person with a weekly three-hour class session, utilizing a "flipped classroom" pedagogy that emphasizes active learning. Students are first exposed to theoretical content through self-directed activities, followed by a structured lecture to clarify and deepen concepts. The course plan, including texts, session structure, and theoretical content, is predetermined. A professor's guide will be available before the session begins. Professors are required to use the Brightspace "toolkit" developed by the Department and SAEA, and adhere to all points in the Guide for Faculty to ensure uniformity in evaluations and adherence to the established schedule across all sections. Professors are responsible for a portion of the grading, supervising teaching assistants' grading, and overseeing TAs during exam supervision. Typical tasks include preparing PowerPoints, explanatory documents, answer keys, participating in coordination team discussions, and managing a high volume of emails. The role requires strong collaboration skills with the pedagogical team, especially given tight deadlines. Proficiency in or willingness to learn communication and teaching tools such as TEAMS, Microsoft Outlook, ZOOM, Brightspace, and EXCEL is necessary. Professors must be on-site as the course is in-person.
Requirements
- Doctorate in French literature or an equivalent field.
- Must have previously taught at least one literature course.
- Competence in or willingness to acquire skills in communication and teaching tools (TEAMS, Microsoft Outlook, ZOOM, Brightspace, EXCEL).
- Must be on-site as the course is delivered in-person.
Nice To Haves
- An acceptable level of education and/or experience could be viewed as being equivalent to the educational required and/or demonstrated experience.
Responsibilities
- Lecture and analysis of literary works.
- Practice of writing through exercises: summary, analytical report.
- Resolution of common grammatical errors.
- Utilize a "flipped classroom" pedagogy and foster active learning.
- Clarify and deepen concepts during structured lectures.
- Adhere to the predetermined course plan, including texts, session structure, and theoretical content.
- Use the Brightspace "toolkit" designed by the Department and SAEA.
- Respect all points of the Guide for Faculty to ensure uniformity in evaluations and adherence to the established schedule.
- Be responsible for a portion of the grading.
- Supervise the grading performed by teaching assistants.
- Supervise teaching assistants during exam supervision.
- Prepare PowerPoints, explanatory documents, and answer keys.
- Participate in coordination team discussions.
- Manage a high volume of emails from students, teaching assistants, the coordinator, and other professors teaching the same course.
- Work collaboratively with the pedagogical team.
- Manage tight deadlines.
- Be on-site for in-person classes.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Defined benefit pension plan
- Group insurance coverage
- Employee and family assistance program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
