APTPUO - FRA1710 C - 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 C) during the Fall 2026 semester. The course involves the lecture and analysis of works from different literary genres and themes relevant to contemporary issues. Students will practice writing through exercises such as summarizing and analytical reports, and common grammatical errors will be addressed. This section is delivered in person, with a three-hour weekly class session, and utilizes a "flipped classroom" pedagogical approach. Students are first exposed 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. Professors are required to use the Brightspace "toolkit" developed by the Department and SAEA, and adhere to all points in the Guide to ensure uniformity in evaluations and adherence to the established schedule. Professors are responsible for a portion of the grading, supervising teaching assistants' grading, and overseeing TAs during exams. 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 within the pedagogical team, especially given tight deadlines. Proficiency with communication and teaching tools (TEAMS, Microsoft Outlook, ZOOM, Brightspace, EXCEL, etc.) is expected or a willingness to acquire it. 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.
Must be on-site as the course is delivered in person.
Competence with or willingness to acquire skills in communication and teaching tools (TEAMS, Microsoft Outlook, ZOOM, Brightspace, EXCEL, etc.).

Nice To Haves

An acceptable level of education and/or experience may be considered equivalent to the required education and/or demonstrated experience.

Responsibilities

Lecture and analyze works from different literary genres and themes relevant to contemporary issues.
Practice writing through exercises such as summarizing and analytical reports.
Address common grammatical errors.
Utilize a "flipped classroom" pedagogical approach.
Clarify and deepen theoretical concepts through structured lectures.
Adhere to the predetermined course plan, including texts, session structure, and theoretical content.
Use the Brightspace "toolkit" developed by the Department and SAEA.
Ensure uniformity in evaluations and adherence to the established schedule.
Be responsible for a portion of the grading.
Supervise teaching assistants' grading.
Oversee teaching assistants during exams.
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.
Collaborate effectively with the pedagogical team.
Manage tight deadlines.