Redeemer University College welcomes applications for part-time faculty positions in the French Department for the 2010-11 academic year for the following courses:
Fall term: FRE 121: Advanced French I - A study of the French language, which includes readings in French and French-Canadian literature and culture, with emphasis on language functions and vocabulary enrichment. Various authentic materials, as well as CDs, DVDs, videos, newspapers and internet sites are used to stimulate discussions designed to improve the student's oral facility.
Fall term: FRE 211: French Language Practice I - An intensive review of French grammar with emphasis on vocabulary enrichment and composition techniques. Topics will include: French-Canadian society, history of the French language.
Winter term: FRE 122 Advanced French II - A study of the French language with emphasis on language functions, vocabulary enrichment, and the ability to discuss and write about various cross-cultural topics. Cooperative learning activities, films, CDs, video-clips, and a course-pack are used to stimulate discussions designed to improve the student's oral and written facility, as well as the ability to enter Francophone cultures.
Winter term: FRE 242: Nineteenth-Century French Theatre and Poetry - A study of selected plays and poems by the major French writers of the nineteenth-century. Special attention will be given to the evolution of these two genres throughout the century. Among the authors studied: Lamartine, Vigny, Musset, Hugo, Leconte de Lisle, Baudelaire, Verlaine, Rimbaud, Mallarmé, and Rostand.
Application:
As a liberal arts and sciences university college rooted in the Reformed tradition of Christianity, we seek candidates who are committed to teaching from this perspective. Interested applicants should possess at least a Master's degree, native or near-native fluency required. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, two letters of reference, evidence of teaching quality and a short statement on how their own faith commitment fits the mission of Redeemer University College.
Deadline: until filled
Direct applications to:
Dr. Jacob P. Ellens
Vice President, Academic, Redeemer University College
777 Garner Rd. E., Ancaster, Ontario, Canada L9K 1J4
E-mail: jellens@redeemer.ca
Redeemer University College offers equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be considered first for this position.