The Department of Humanities and Languages at the University of New Brunswick Saint John invites applications for an 8-month term position in French at the rank of Instructor. The appointment will commence on August 30, 2021 and is subject to budgetary approval.
The qualifications for appointment at the Instructor level include a Master's Degree in French and fluency in French. The candidate must also have experience in teaching French as a second language. Familiarity with multi/sectional courses, on-line assisted learning (Mind-Tap), and experience with virtual course instruction is desirable. The successful candidate will be part of the language discipline and a small team of academics teaching undergraduate courses in French and Spanish, and will teach four courses in the fall term and three courses in the winter term. Courses will be taught to beginner, intermediate, and immersion students using computer technology and team-based learning/collaborative learning approaches.
Review of applications will commence on March 15, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled. Letters of application must include a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, statement reviewing research interests, evidence of teaching effectiveness (ie. teaching dossier), and three academic letters of reference. Only those candidates short-listed will be contacted for an interview.
Applications should be emailed to: humlang@unb.ca
Questions concerning this position may be directed to Dr. David Creelman, Chair, Department of Humanities and Languages creelman@unb.ca
Short-listed candidates will be required to provide satisfactory proof of credentials including appropriately certified translations of credentials into English, as applicable.
The University of New Brunswick is committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.