Position Job Title: Course Developer - FREN 101
Location: Niagara Falls, Ontario
Reports To: Associate Dean & Centre for Teaching Excellence (CTE)
Duration & Pay Scale: 10 Week Contract $7,200 Per Course
Primary Purpose
The University of Niagara Falls Canada is in search of a versatile and experienced Course developer. As a course developer you will report to the Associate Dean & Centre for Teaching Excellence (CTE) and work closely with the developing CTE team, including the Senior Instructional Designer, and other academic and administrative units across the UNF community, in the development of interactive and research-grounded multimedia educational elements in UNF courses and programs. The collaborative nature of this work necessitates that the courseware developer must have excellent soft skills to work effectively on project teams to support course and program development. Coupled with these collaborative skills, the courseware developer will bring with them the ability to use their knowledge to innovate, work independently on multiple projects at one time, and lead the CTE team in its development of best practice multimedia development and data gathering strategies to support the advancement of UNF and its technologically grounded programs. They will have strong analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot technical issues and be proactive in their approach to identifying and addressing potential challenges.
The University of Niagara Falls Canada is seeking a contract Course Developer for FREN 101, an introductory French course focused on speaking and reading development for beginner learners. This course supports broader elective choice for undergraduate students and may also serve learners seeking practical language development as part of wider academic or residency-related goals
Design and develop course content for FREN 101 with a focus on speaking and reading skills.
Create interactive learning materials that support pronunciation, vocabulary development, oral communication, and beginner reading practice.
Develop activities and assessments such as guided conversations, vocabulary checks, short oral tasks, and introductory reading comprehension exercises.
Integrate multimedia elements such as audio clips, visual supports, simple dialogues, and beginner-friendly reading passages.
Ensure all course materials align with learning outcomes, accessibility standards, and LMS requirements.
Conduct quality assurance reviews to ensure clarity, consistency, completeness, and instructional alignment.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support development timelines and implementation needs.
Strong understanding of introductory French language instruction and second-language acquisition.
Ability to scaffold learning from basic vocabulary and grammar to simple oral and reading tasks.
Experience creating beginner-level language learning content for higher education or adult learners.
Familiarity with LMS platforms such as Brightspace, Canvas, or Moodle.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in aligning outcomes, content, and assessments.
Master’s degree or PhD in French, French Studies, Applied Linguistics, Education, Curriculum Development, or a related field.
Minimum 3 years of experience in higher education teaching, curriculum development, or course design in French language or related disciplines.
Experience teaching or developing introductory undergraduate French courses, especially in speaking and reading.
Demonstrated ability to design assessments that evaluate oral communication, vocabulary acquisition, and reading comprehension.
Experience developing or adapting courses for online or blended learning environments.
Knowledge of accessibility, learner-centered design, and copyright or fair dealing practices in educational contexts.
Use Of AI Disclosure
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Diversity, Inclusion And Equity
The University of Niagara Falls Canada (UNF) is strongly committed to equity, diversity, and inclusivity within its community and especially invites applications from all qualified candidates. Racialized persons / persons of color, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQI+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas are encouraged to apply.
We recognize that applicants may have had obligations outside of work that have negatively impacted their record of achievements (e.g., parental, elder care, and/or medical). You are not required to disclose these obligations in the hiring process. If you choose to do so, UNF will ensure that these obligations do not negatively impact the assessment of your qualifications for the position.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
We will accommodate the needs of the applicants and the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the selection process, please advise [email protected] to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated through this process. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
We appreciate all applications received; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
