University of Toronto
Sessional Lecturer - FRE273H1S Introduction to the History of the French Language
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Job Description
- Req#: 34926
Course number and title :
FRE273H1S Introduction to the History of the French Language
The Department of French seeks a sessional lecturer for FRE273H1S Introduction to the History of the French Language (0.5 FCE) from January 1, 2024 – April 30, 2024.
Course description:
A discovery of a long and fascinating history, stretching from the spoken Latin of the Gauls to the many varieties of French found today all over the world via the investigation of the social, political, and cultural causes of language change. Our focus includes topics such as medieval bilingualism, the regulation of language through the Académie française, the political use of the French language, the emergence of the Francophonie and modern Canadian French.Estimated course enrolment : 70
Estimated TA support: 75 hours
Class schedule:
L05101 TU: 17:00-19:00, TH 17:00-18:00
Sessional dates of appointment: January 1, 2024 – April 30, 2024
Salary:Sessional Lecturer I - $9,457.90;
Sessional Lecturer I - Long Term - $9,930.79;
Sessional Lecturer II - $10,121.77;
Sessional Lecturer II - Long Term - $10,326.62;
Sessional Lecturer III - $10,362.76;
Sessional Lecturer III - Long Term - $10,570.02
Please note that should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.
Minimum qualifications:
- PhD in French literature/linguistics or in a relevant field
- Strong expertise in course outlines, planning, preparation of lecture materials- Previous experience in teaching a course on the History of French Language
- Native(-like) fluency in spoken and written French.
Preferred qualifications:
Extensive knowledge of the use of Quercus, specifically test manager and communication tools.
Description of duties:Responsible for all aspects of delivering a university credit course including:
- Teaching a French linguistics course (3 hrs per week)
- Preparation of class material, including tests and assignments- Office hours and email contact with students
- Marking of tests and assignmentsApplication instructions:
Applicants should submit a cover letter addressed to Professor Michael Friesner, Associate Chair, Undergraduate Studies, a current Curriculum Vitae and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form, available at https://hrandequity.utoronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2016/04/Employment-CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form-June-2012b.pdf . Applications should be sent by November 20th, 2023, to the Undergraduate Counsellor and Administrative Assistant, french.undergraduate@utoronto.caThis job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.
It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolment. Should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.
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.
Please note: Undergraduate or graduate students and postdoctoral fellows of the University of Toronto are covered by the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 collective agreement rather than the Unit 3 collective agreement and should not apply for positions posted under the Unit 3 collective agreement.
Course number and title :
FRE273H1S Introduction to the History of the French Language
The Department of French seeks a sessional lecturer for FRE273H1S Introduction to the History of the French Language (0.5 FCE) from January 1, 2024 – April 30, 2024.
Course description:
A discovery of a long and fascinating history, stretching from the spoken Latin of the Gauls to the many varieties of French found today all over the world via the investigation of the social, political, and cultural causes of language change. Our focus includes topics such as medieval bilingualism, the regulation of language through the Académie française, the political use of the French language, the emergence of the Francophonie and modern Canadian French.Estimated course enrolment : 70
Estimated TA support: 75 hours
Class schedule:
L05101 TU: 17:00-19:00, TH 17:00-18:00
Sessional dates of appointment: January 1, 2024 – April 30, 2024
Salary:Sessional Lecturer I - $9,457.90;
Sessional Lecturer I - Long Term - $9,930.79;
Sessional Lecturer II - $10,121.77;
Sessional Lecturer II - Long Term - $10,326.62;
Sessional Lecturer III - $10,362.76;
Sessional Lecturer III - Long Term - $10,570.02
Please note that should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.
Minimum qualifications:
- PhD in French literature/linguistics or in a relevant field
- Strong expertise in course outlines, planning, preparation of lecture materials- Previous experience in teaching a course on the History of French Language
- Native(-like) fluency in spoken and written French.
Preferred qualifications:
Extensive knowledge of the use of Quercus, specifically test manager and communication tools.
Description of duties:Responsible for all aspects of delivering a university credit course including:
- Teaching a French linguistics course (3 hrs per week)
- Preparation of class material, including tests and assignments- Office hours and email contact with students
- Marking of tests and assignmentsApplication instructions:
Applicants should submit a cover letter addressed to Professor Michael Friesner, Associate Chair, Undergraduate Studies, a current Curriculum Vitae and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form, available at https://hrandequity.utoronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2016/04/Employment-CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form-June-2012b.pdf . Applications should be sent by November 20th, 2023, to the Undergraduate Counsellor and Administrative Assistant, french.undergraduate@utoronto.caThis job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.
It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolment. Should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.
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.
Please note: Undergraduate or graduate students and postdoctoral fellows of the University of Toronto are covered by the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 collective agreement rather than the Unit 3 collective agreement and should not apply for positions posted under the Unit 3 collective agreement.
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