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PART-TIME ACADEMIC POSTING
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4R2

POSTING DATE: 14 August 2015
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 23 August 2015
POSITION: Part-Time Academic (1 September – 31 December 2015)
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: French
PAY RATE: As per CUPE Collective Agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT:
A part-time instructor is required to teach French 1005X (section 05) in the fall term of the 2015-2016 academic year (1 September – 31 December 2015). This section is scheduled on Monday-Wednesday-Friday, from 1:35-2:25 p.m.

The selected applicant will teach the basic components of French grammar (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) to students with no previous background in French or who have studied French up to grade 8-9. As instructor, the candidate will be responsible for all aspects of teaching and administering the class, including lectures, test preparation, evaluation and electronic submission of grades. Instructors are expected to maintain reliable and constant communication with the administration of the Department, to be available for two hours per week for consultation with students, and to have students fill out the evaluation questionnaire at the end of the course. Instructors report to the Chairperson of the Department.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:
At least a Master's degree in French, plus previous teaching experience. Native or near-native competence in French. There is a requirement for an interview for all candidates who have not previously been interviewed for a position at the 1000 or 1005 levels, who have never held a full time position in the department or who are not retired faculty. Any candidate has a right to be re-interviewed for each new hiring cycle but must specifically request this. In addition to a letter of application, candidates may submit any supporting document they deem relevant, such as a CV, student evaluations, etc. Interviews will be conducted face to face or, exceptionally, by telephone.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE TO:

Dr. Christopher Elson
Chairperson
French Department
HÂþ»­ University
Halifax, N.S. B3H 4R2
Fax: (902) 494-1626
Email: French@dal.ca

All offers of employment as a part-time academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

HÂþ»­ University is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons and women.