Tutorial Fellow - French

Role Overview

This university teaching position centres on delivering high-quality French instruction across undergraduate and graduate levels. The role involves a balanced commitment to classroom teaching, research, academic advising, and service within the department, helping students develop linguistic proficiency and a deep understanding of French and Francophone culture. Your work will directly shape the department's academic reputation and student success.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver courses in French language, literature, linguistics, and culture, ensuring alignment with departmental curriculum standards.
• Prepare lesson plans, syllabi, and learning materials that support both beginner and advanced learners, with attention to all four language skills: reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
• Assess student progress through examinations, essays, oral presentations, and other evaluation methods, providing constructive feedback to support academic growth.
• Hold regular office hours and offer individualised guidance to students on coursework, research projects, and academic pathways.
• Develop and maintain an active research agenda in French studies, producing scholarly outputs such as journal articles, book chapters, or conference presentations.
• Participate in departmental meetings, curriculum reviews, faculty committees, and university-wide academic initiatives.
• Contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment by employing varied teaching strategies that accommodate diverse student backgrounds and abilities.

Requirements & Qualifications

• A Bachelor's and a Master's of Arts degree in French from a recognised/accredited university.
• At least three (3) years of post-qualification work experience in a teaching or research capacity related to French studies.
• Demonstrated university-level teaching and research experience, evidenced by course evaluations, peer observations, publications, or conference participation.
• A strong commitment to high-quality teaching, including clear communication, effective course design, and responsiveness to student needs.
• Ability to foster a positive and engaging learning environment that encourages intellectual curiosity and academic rigor.
• Proficiency in both English and French appropriate for academic instruction and scholarly research.