Sessional Instructor Position - Fall

The Languages, Literatures & Cultures Department
intends to offer the following courses during

FALL 2023 SEMESTER

 

In accordance with Article 54 of the 2021-25 Faculty Association Collective Agreement, the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures/Langues, Littératures et Cultures invites applications from qualified individuals interested in teaching the following course(s) during Fall 2023.

 

Course FREN-1210 French Language Training I -- HOLD
SECTION 03: MW 10:00 - 11:20 am
SECTION 04: MW 11:30 - 12:50 pm

• A study of norms and functions of the French verb system, nouns, pronouns, and modifiers. Oral practice, pronunciation and composition. (Prerequisite: Grade 12“U” French or Français, or equivalent.) (Antirequisite: any previous 2000-level French language training courses.)

Course FREN-2210 French Language Training III -- HOLD
SECTION 02:
TR 8:30 - 9:50 am

• Effective oral and written communication; practice in the logical development of ideas; vocabulary expansion. (Prerequisites: FREN-1210 and FREN-1220.)

Course ITLN-1020 Intensive Italian for Beginners
SECTION 01: MTWR 8:30-9:50 am

• This intensive language-training course combines the content of two courses into a single term. Students will obtain credit for two courses. Note: 6 hours of class time per week. (Only for students with no prior knowledge of Italian).

Course ASIA-2620 Special Topics in Chinese Culture
SECTION 01: TR 1:00 - 2:20 pm

• This course will provide a topical introduction to Chinese Culture. The topics may be either historical or contemporary.  Topics may change from year to year.

 

Include any academic qualifications that the successful candidate must possess to teach this course, such as: 

The successful candidate will have:

  1. A proven record of teaching excellence
  2. A record of successful teaching at the University level

 

ALL Candidates should include the following:

  • A brief statement that explains how the applicant’s teaching and research background prepares her/him to teach this particular course
  • A previous syllabus related to the subject matter or a sample syllabus of the advertised course
  • Evaluation of teaching scores (SETs)

 

New Applications should include the following: (If candidate has previously taught at U of Windsor review Article 54:08 b)

  • Letter of application, including statement of citizenship/immigration status
  • A current curriculum vitae (for the Faculty Association template click here http://www.wufa.ca/article-131/scehdule-a-curriculum-vitae-form
  • A statement of teaching philosophy and interests
  • Three current letters of reference sent directly by the referee to the email noted below.
  • Evidence of qualifications (e.g.  certification of degrees, dissertation and thesis topic)
  • Provide a complete set of Student Evaluations of Teaching (SETs), for each course taught
  • Provide a list of all courses taught

 

Candidates who have previously taught at the University in the past two (2) years (article 54:08) and have submitted their written statement of interest by March 1 annually shall be considered for all courses to which they are qualified to teach.  Those who have taught previously at the University shall not be required to complete the application form or supply letters of recommendation for each reappointment (article 54:08 b).

If you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please notify the Office of the Dean, Ms. Tracy MacLeod at tmacleod@uwindsor.ca.   Should you require further information on accommodation, please visit the website of the Office of Human Rights, Equity & Accessibility (OHREA) http://www.uwindsor.ca/ohrea/.

Applications should be sent to:       

                                   Dr. Tanja Collet-Najem (tcollet@uwindsor.ca), Head
                                   Languages, Literatures and Cultures
                                   Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Rm 2155 CHN  
                                   University of Windsor, Windsor, ON   N9B 3P4

                                   DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS:  May 1, 2023 at NOON

The University of Windsor is committed to equity in its academic policies, practices, and programs; supports diversity in its teaching, learning, and work environments; and ensures that applications from members of traditionally marginalized groups are seriously considered under its employment equity policy.  Those who would contribute to the further diversification of our faculty and its scholarship include, but are not limited to, women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, members +of visible minorities, and members of sexual minority groups, are encouraged to apply and to self-identify.