APTPUO - FRA1710 B - 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 B) during the Fall 2026 semester. The course involves the lecture and analysis of works from different literary genres and current topics, focusing on contemporary situations and debates. Students will practice writing through exercises such as summaries and analytical reports, and common grammatical errors will be addressed. This section is delivered in person, with a three-hour weekly class session. The course utilizes a 'flipped classroom' pedagogy, promoting active learning by first exposing students to theoretical content through self-directed activities, followed by a structured lecture to clarify and deepen understanding. The course plan, including texts, session structure, and theoretical content, is predetermined. A professor's guide will be available before the session begins. Professors teaching this course must utilize 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 strict adherence to the pre-established schedule for all sections. Professors are responsible for a portion of the grading (according to established rules), supervising grading by teaching assistants, and overseeing TAs during exam supervision. Professors will also undertake usual tasks such as preparing PowerPoints, explanatory documents, and answer keys, participating in coordination team discussions, and managing a high volume of emails with students, TAs, the coordinator, and other professors teaching the same course. The course delivery requires strong collaboration skills with the pedagogical team, especially given potentially tight deadlines. Proficiency with or willingness to learn preferred communication and teaching tools (TEAMS, Microsoft Outlook, ZOOM, Brightspace, EXCEL, etc.) is necessary. Professors must be on-site as the course is delivered 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, etc.).
Ability to work collaboratively with the pedagogical team.
Ability to manage a high volume of emails.

Responsibilities

Lecture and analysis of works from different literary genres and current topics.
Practice writing through exercises such as summaries and analytical reports.
Address common grammatical errors.
Utilize the Brightspace 'toolkit' and adhere to the Guide for Faculty.
Be responsible for a portion of the grading.
Supervise grading by teaching assistants.
Oversee teaching assistants during exam supervision.
Prepare PowerPoints, explanatory documents, and answer keys.
Participate in coordination team discussions.
Manage a high volume of emails.
Work collaboratively with the pedagogical team.
Be on-site for in-person course delivery.