APTPUO - FRA1710 D - Automne 2026

University of Ottawa•Ottawa, ON

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Regular Part-Time Professor to teach Analyse, écriture et argumentation I (FRA1710 Section D) during the Fall 2026 semester. The course involves the lecture and analysis of works from different literary genres and contemporary topics, with a focus on writing practice through exercises like summarization and analytical reports, and addressing common grammatical errors. The course is delivered in person with a weekly three-hour class session, utilizing a "flipped classroom" approach that emphasizes active learning. Students are first exposed to theoretical content through self-study activities, followed by a structured lecture to clarify and deepen understanding. The syllabus, including texts, session structure, and theoretical content, is predetermined. A professor's guide will be available. Professors are required to use the Brightspace "toolkit" developed by the Department and SAEA, and adhere to the Guide for Professors to ensure uniformity in evaluations and adherence to the established schedule. Responsibilities include a portion of the grading, supervising teaching assistants' grading, and overseeing TAs during exams. Professors will also handle typical tasks such as preparing PowerPoints, explanatory documents, and 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 with communication and teaching tools like TEAMS, Microsoft Outlook, ZOOM, Brightspace, and EXCEL is expected, or a willingness to acquire these skills. 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.
An acceptable level of education and/or experience could be viewed as being equivalent to the educational required and/or demonstrated experience.
Ability to manage a high volume of emails.
Good aptitude for working collaboratively with the pedagogical team.
Competence in using or willingness to acquire skills in communication and teaching tools (TEAMS, Microsoft Outlook, ZOOM, Brightspace, EXCEL, etc.).
Must be on-site as the course is delivered in person.

Responsibilities

Lecture and analysis of works from different literary genres and contemporary topics.
Practice of text through writing exercises: summary, analytical report.
Resolution of the most common grammatical errors.
Deliver a weekly three-hour class session in person.
Utilize a "flipped classroom" pedagogy and promote active learning.
Clarify and deepen concepts during structured lectures.
Use the "toolkit" Brightspace designed by the Department and SAEA.
Respect all points of the Guide to the Faculty.
Ensure uniformity of evaluations and rigorous respect of the pre-established calendar.
Be responsible for a portion of the grading.
Supervise the grading performed by teaching assistants.
Supervise teaching assistants in the context of exam supervision.
Prepare Powerpoint presentations, explanatory documents, and answer keys.
Participate in coordination team discussions.
Manage a high volume of emails with students, teaching assistants, the coordinator, and other professors teaching the same course.
Work collaboratively with the entire pedagogical team.
Manage tight deadlines.
Utilize and potentially acquire skills in communication and teaching tools (TEAMS, Microsoft Outlook, ZOOM, Brightspace, EXCEL, etc.).