Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream - French Language Teaching and Cultural Studies

Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream - French Language Teaching and Cultural Studies

The Department of French in the Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full‑time teaching stream position in French Language Teaching and Cultural Studies. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027.

This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members (Statement on Equity, Diversity & Excellence). Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply.

Equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to academic excellence as articulated in University of Toronto’s Statement on Equity, Diversity and Excellence. We seek candidates who share these values and who demonstrate through the application materials their commitment and efforts to advance equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment.

• Applicants must have earned a PhD degree in French Studies, Second Language Pedagogy, Education Studies, or a related field, with evidence of engagement with French / Francophone Literary or Cultural Studies, by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter with a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching.
• We seek candidates whose teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths.
• Candidates must have teaching experience in a degree‑granting program, including lecture preparation and delivery, curriculum development, and development of online material/lectures.
• Additionally, candidates must possess a demonstrated commitment to excellent pedagogical inquiry and a demonstrated interest in teaching‑related scholarly activities.
• Evidence of excellence in teaching and a commitment to excellent pedagogical inquiry can be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments, awards and accolades, presentations at significant conferences, the teaching dossier submitted as part of the application (with required materials outlined below) as well as strong letters of reference.
• Native or near‑native proficiency in French and a strong command of English appropriate for teaching and service in an English‑speaking institution are required. The successful candidate must demonstrate a solid record of delivering high quality French language instruction to learners of varying levels, including courses in advanced oral and written communication.
• Experience with intensive, hybrid/online, experiential/embodied, or other innovative delivery modes is an asset, as well as experience with course coordination and curriculum design.
• Additionally, candidates must show interest in two or more of the following areas: teaching cultural studies in a second or foreign language context, feminism or gender studies, digital humanities, literary studies. Evidence of professional engagement, scholarship, or program development and leadership in any of these areas would be an asset. Areas of particular interest include theatre, science fiction, fantasy, and graphic novels.

The successful candidate will be assigned a teaching and service load.

The salary range is $113,300 - $130,000 CAD per annum, depending on experience. Negotiations beyond this salary range will be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates.

The successful candidate will have their appointment in the Department of French (St. George campus in downtown Toronto). More information on the University of Toronto and the Department of French can be found on their respective websites. The University offers the opportunity to conduct research, teach, and live in one of the most diverse cities in the world.

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