Description
The School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures invites applications for French program sessional instructors to teach the following courses in Fall 2026 (Aug 24, 2026 - Dec 24, 2026).
Fall 2026 Courses of Instruction:
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FREN 213 (LEC 01) - Intermediate French: MWF 10:00-10:50 (In person)
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FREN 227 (LEC 01) - La Grammaire par les textes II: MF 11:00-12:15 (In person)
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FREN 329 (LEC 01) - Expression ecrite et orale: MF 14:00-15:15 (In person)
Position Requirements:
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PhD in French given preference
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Requires native or near-native fluency in French and English
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Experience teaching undergraduate courses at a university level
For course descriptions, please refer to the University Calendar.
Please note that the courses are tentative, pending sufficient enrollments.
For salary information, please refer to TUCFA's Collective Agreement, Schedule B. As per the Collective Agreement, the Faculty of Arts adheres to the right of first refusal terms (Section 23.12.1 and 23.12.2) for Sessional Appointments.
Application Process:
All applicants must provide a letter specifying the course(s) and session(s) of interest (in order of preference), outlining their qualifications to teach each course. Applicants who have taught in the Department within the past two years need not provide anything further, although more information may be requested later in the selection process.
New applicants must submit:
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A current CV containing relevant teaching experience (e.g., courses taught, textbooks used, where and when taught);
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Names and contact information for 3 potential referees; and
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Teaching evaluations (if available).
Doctoral students must have successfully completed their candidacy exams prior to the beginning of the term in question for their applications to be given consideration. They should also have discussed their application with their supervisor and include a letter of support from their supervisors with their application. Those who have completed the Instructional Skills Workshop at the Teaching and Learning Centre will also be given special consideration.
Please submit your letter and any required application documents online (in pdf form) using the "Apply Now" link. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
The application deadline is July 27, 2026.
L'Ecole des Langues, Linguistique, Litteratures et Cultures lance un appel a candidatures pour des charge.es de cours de francais pour enseigner les cours suivants a l'automne 2026 (24 aout 2026-24 decembre 2026).
Cours de l'automne 2026:
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FREN 213 (LEC 01) - Intermediate French: MWF 10:00-10:50 (En personne)
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FREN 227 (LEC 01) - La Grammaire par les textes II: MF 11:00-12:15 (En personne)
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FREN 329 (LEC 01) - Expression ecrite et orale: MF 14:00-15:15 (En personne)
Exigences du poste:
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Doctorat en francais de preference
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Parfaite maitrise du francais et de l'anglais (langue maternelle ou quasi-native).
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Experience de l'enseignement de cours de premier cycle a un niveau universitaire.
Pour la description des cours, veuillez vous referer au calendrier universitaire.
Veuillez noter que les cours sont provisoires, dans l'attente d'un nombre suffisant d'inscriptions.
Pour les informations salariales, veuillez vous referer a l'annexe B de la convention collective de la TUCFA. Conformement a la convention collective, la Faculte des arts respecte les conditions du droit de premier refus (articles 23.12.1 et 23.12.2) pour les nominations de session.
Processus de candidature:
Tous.tes les candidat.e.s doivent fournir une lettre precisant le(s) cours et la(les) session(s) qui les interessent (par ordre de preference), en soulignant leurs qualifications pour enseigner chaque cours. Les candidat.e.s qui ont enseigne dans le departement au cours des deux dernieres annees ne doivent rien fournir de plus, bien que des informations supplementaires puissent etre demandees plus tard dans le processus de selection.
Les nouveaux et nouvelles candidat.e.s doivent soumettre:
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Un CV a jour contenant l'experience d'enseignement pertinente (par exemple, les cours enseignes, les manuels utilises, ou et quand ils ont enseigne);
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Les noms et coordonnees de trois personnes de reference potentielles;
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Des evaluations d'enseignement (si disponibles).
Les doctorant.es doivent avoir reussi leur examen de candidature avant le debut du trimestre en question pour que leur demande soit prise en consideration. Ils.elles doivent egalement avoir discute de leur candidature avec leur superviseur et joindre une lettre d'appui de ce.tte dernier.e a leur demande.
Les personnes qui ont suivi l'atelier "Instructional Skills" au Teaching and Learning Centre feront egalement l'objet d'une attention particuliere.
Veuillez soumettre votre lettre et tous les documents requis en ligne (en format pdf) en utilisant le lien "Apply Now". Les candidatures incompletes ne seront pas prises en consideration.
La date limite de candidature est 27 juillet 2026.
The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy ii' taa'poh'to'p committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.
As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments ([email protected]) and requests for accommodations can be sent to People & Culture ([email protected]).
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)
The terms and conditions of this appointment, including salary, are governed by the collective agreement between the Faculty Association of the University of Calgary and the Governors of the University of Calgary. Detailed information is available here.
For a listing of all academic opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Academic Careers website. For more information about the Faculty of Arts, click here.
About the University of Calgary
UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.
The university's commitment to the Indigenous Strategy is evident through the oversight of 18 Elders serving on the Circle of Advisors and the many unit-based circles working towards implementation of the strategy including the Faculty Advisory Circle and teams such as the Office of Indigenous Engagement, the Writing Symbols Lodge, and the Indigenous Research Support Team. Many Indigenous-based events and processes are impacting curriculum, programming and polices at the University of Calgary.
About Calgary, Alberta
Calgary is one of the world's cleanest cities and has been named one of the world's most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders - in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from a growing number of world-class dining and cultural events and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour's drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.
With a growing urban Indigenous population of approximately 50,000 people, there are several Indigenous organizations and many events and ceremonies taking place in the city throughout the year.
