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About the Role

The Department of French seeks 1 sessional lecturer for FCS292H1F Love, Sex and Desire in French Literature and Cinema (0.5 FCE) from September 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026. This online, asynchronous course will explore themes of love, sex, and desire in French literature and cinema through close reading, analysis, and interpretation of three major novels. A comparative approach based on literary, philosophical texts, and film adaptations will examine the concept of love and its definitions.

Responsibilities

Responsible for all aspects of delivering a university credit course.
Preparing all course materials, including tests and assignments.
Holding regular office hours.
Maintaining regular email contact with students and teaching assistant(s).
Grading tests and assignments.

Requirements

PhD in French Literature or a closely related field.
Demonstrated excellence in university-level teaching.
Strong expertise in course design, planning, lecture preparation, and the integration of online course materials.
In-depth knowledge of French culture, cinema, and literature.
Native or near-native written and spoken proficiency in English.
Strong proficiency in written French.

Skills

Extensive knowledge of the use of Quercus, specifically its Test Manager and communication tools.
Experience with course coordination or TA supervision.

Location

Online

Work Type

Asynchronous
Sessional

Experience Level

Sessional Lecturer I
Sessional Lecturer I, Long Term
Sessional Lecturer II
Sessional Lecturer II, Long Term
Sessional Lecturer III
Sessional Lecturer III, Long Term

Education Level

PhD in French Literature or a closely related field

Salary/Compensations

Sessional Lecturer I – $9,820.70 (including vacation pay)
Sessional Lecturer I, Long Term – $10,510.04 (including vacation pay)
Sessional Lecturer II – $10,510.04 (including vacation pay)
Sessional Lecturer II, Long Term - $10,760.28 (including vacation pay)
Sessional Lecturer III – $10,760.28 (including vacation pay)
Sessional Lecturer III, Long Term - $11,060.36 (including vacation pay)

About the Company

The Department of French seeks 1 sessional lecturer for FCS292H1F Love, Sex and Desire in French Literature and Cinema (0.5 FCE) from September 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026.

Equal Opportunity

Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II or Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12 of the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 collective agreement.
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity seeking groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.