Job Description

The Department of Modern Languages of the University of Prince Edward Island invites applications for Sessional Instructors for the Fall 2023 Semester. We are seeking instructors to teach the following courses in the Department of Modern Languages. These positions are subject to final budgetary approval.

Please note: the courses offered below will be taught in person, unless otherwise specified as an online course.

FR-1010 - French Language and Culture I (3 Credits) (Online)

This course proposes fundamentals of French and French culture through a progressive acquisition of basic communication skills and an understanding of the practices and products of French language and Francophone cultures. This course is open only to students who have a limited background in French. The French Placement test is mandatory in order to enroll.

FR-2210 - Langue et Lectures I (3 Credits)

This course is designed for students who have completed the high school French Immersion Program, or who have completed 2120, or who are placed into the course through the Placement Test. This course entails a detailed and accelerated study of all areas of French grammar, accompanied by analysis of short texts. Three hours a week plus conversation class. NOTE: Students may not reverse the sequence of any courses taken from French 1010 to French 2420, with the exception of French 2090.

FR-3120 - Communication En Fran\xc3\xa7ais II (3 Credits)

This upper-level course focuses on the development of oral and writing skills in French communication in various professional contexts such as education, health, business, university, etc. Three hours a week plus conversation class

Qualifications:

Successful applicants will have a graduate degree or a doctoral degree.

Please note that applicants on the UPEI sessional roster for Modern Languages will be considered first.

Application Instructions:

Applicants should submit a letter of application, an updated C.V., and the names of three referees to:

Dr. Sanda Badescu
Department of Modern Languages
University of Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown, PE C1A 4P3

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

Closing date for applications is May 11, 2023.

University of Prince Edward Island