Date of posting: July 18, 2018

Deadline to apply: August 8, 2018

Start date: September 6, 2018, ending December 20, 2018 (approx.12-15 weeks)

Total hours: 120 Rate of pay: $28.67 + 7% benefits

This is a unionized position with USW2010-01

Required presence in class: the second class of the week (to be determined with the instructor) MA in French Studies, French Linguistics or related field. PhD would be an asset.

Job Description:

As an Academic Assistant, you will be expected to provide academic assistance to Dr. Francesca Fiore in support of FREN 330 « Rédaction et style I ».Your duties will include:

• Attending classes
• Preparing grammar and style exercises
• Leading writing workshops in class
• Marking productions, tests and other assignments

Direction and supervision by Dr. Francesca Fiore.

Applicants should include a current curriculum vitae and a letter of intent. Please arrange to have this sent directly to:

Professor Stéphane Inkel,
Interim Head Department of French Studies
Queen’s University
Kingston Ontario Canada K7L 3N6

Request for Teaching Assistants for Online Courses

Deadline to apply: August 24, 2018

Job Requirements

Teaching assistantships are for the support of online courses.  Some training and preparation is needed before the start of the course.  This will be done through Arts and Science Online. Candidates must be prepared to work outside the regular 9-5 workweek, and have access to the internet and a computer that meets minimum requirements.  Experience with learning management systems (eg onQ) and videoconferencing software (e.g. Zoom or Adobe Connect) would be an asset.  Proficiency in French speaking, writing and reading is mandatory.

Contract hours and Hiring

ASO will contact and offer employment to the available TAs (chosen by the department of French Studies) in the order they were submitted as the enrolment increases. The hours in the TA contract will be determined on the basis of the actual course enrolment.

Applicants should include a current curriculum vitae and a letter of intent. Please arrange to have this sent directly to:

Professor Stéphane Inkel,
Interim Head Department of French Studies
Queen’s University
Kingston Ontario Canada K7L 3N6