Sessional instructor, Modern Languages
Sessional instructor, Modern Languages
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Job Summary
TheDepartment of Modern Languages at the University of the Fraser Valley invites applicants fora sessional instructor appointment in French language courses. The successful applicant will be able to teach courses at all levels in French language literature and culture.
Qualifications
The successful applicant must have fluency in French and a graduate level degree (eg. MA or equivalent) in French language literature and culture.
Preference will be given to candidates who hold a PhD.
We are seeking a collegial energetic and innovative individual who has successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level and who communicates effectively with students both in and out of the classroom; and can develop new and innovative modes of delivery.
A good knowledge of Brightspace is an asset.
How to Apply
Candidates should submit:
a cover letter
curriculum vitae
one page statement of teaching philosophy
recent teaching evaluations
original syllabi for an upper-level French language or literature course
a list of three contacts who are willing to act as references
The Selection Advisory Committee will begin reviewing applications on August 18th 2025.
About UFV
The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halqemylem-speaking peoples. We express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in St:lo Tm:xw (St:lo Land; St:lo World). In all that we do UFV strives to support and honour the St:lo peoples goals of self-determination and well-being on these lands. A commitment to Indigenization and Reconciliation is core to our institutional Vision andIntegrated Strategic Plan: IYAQAWTXW which means House of Transformation. This commitment includes the goal of centering Indigenous ways of knowing throughout our organization recognizing our responsibilities to community and a multi-year plan to increase the number of Indigenous faculty staff and administrators working at UFV.
UFV has campus locations in Abbotsford Chilliwack Mission and Hope in the beautiful British Columbia and in Chandigarh India. Recognized as one of BCs top employers UFV offers a combination of career and lifestyle benefits. Join a team of 1400 passionate professionals who value integrity inclusivity and excellence. At UFV you will serve a vibrant community and shape the future of 15000 students.
Indigenization equity and diversity are essential to our work as a university. A diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented and marginalized. At UFV we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we proudly serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples members of groups that experience discrimination due to race colour place of origin ancestry and/or religion persons who identify as women and 2SLGBTQ and persons with disabilities. We invite applicants to complete a confidential self-identification survey when creating a personal system profile. All questions are voluntary with an option to decline to answer. Information will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the recruitment process and results are not shared with the selection committee. Inquiries about the survey may be directed to Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given an effort to be both environmentally and fiscally responsible UFV will contact only candidates receiving an interview. We thank all applicants for considering UFV for employment. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/ or a verification of their education credentials.
UFV is committed to the principle of equity in employment.
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