Position: Professor or Instructor of French Language

Location: Ontario (Hearst, Kapuskasing, or Timmins campus)
Start Date: August 1, 2025
Application Deadline: May 7, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. (noon)
Application Submission: Send your CV and cover letter in French as a single PDF file to rh-recrutement@uhearst.ca
Email Subject Line: Competition number 2025-04

Job Description

The Université de Hearst is seeking a French language instructor. This full-time position includes teaching 8 courses (3 credits each) per year, equivalent to 24 credits, in block format.

Courses include mandatory grammar and writing courses (such as LANG 1006 and LANG 1007) for undergraduate students in one of the three programs:

• Business Administration and Management

• Interdisciplinary Human and Social Sciences

• Psychology

Required Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D. in a field such as:

  • French Didactics

  • French Literature

  • French Linguistics

  • Sociolinguistics

  • French Studies

• Relevant teaching experience in French at the college or university level

• Excellent command of the French language (oral and written) and good knowledge of English

• Ability to teach interdisciplinary courses in human and social sciences if needed

Required Skills

• Comfortable with active pedagogy

• Able to integrate technology-assisted teaching and experiential learning

• Strong communication and active listening skills

• Good planning and organizational abilities

• Teamwork-oriented

• Adaptable to diverse situations

Working Conditions

• Teaching Load: 8 courses/year, distributed over fall, winter, and spring semesters

• Contract: Full-time, 23-month term, with a possibility of tenure

• Salary: Between $68,413 and $122,312 annually (as per the current collective agreement)

• Class Size: Limited to 25 students per course

• Travel between campuses may be required – a driver’s license and access to a vehicle are strongly recommended

Benefits

• Small, human-centered organization

• Inclusive and diverse work environment

• Flexible schedule

• Opportunity to participate in the university’s governance and strategic directions

• Competitive benefits package and 9% of annual salary contributed toward retirement

• Reduced tuition for staff and their immediate family members

• 8 paid holidays, in addition to December 23 to January 3 off, and two months of summer vacation

To Apply

Send your CV and cover letter in French in one PDF document to rh-recrutement@uhearst.ca.
Mention competition number 2025-04 in the email subject line.
Deadline: May 7, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. (noon)

Additional Notes

Université de Hearst is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Accommodations are available upon request during the recruitment process.
Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Applications must be in French to be considered.