Description
University of Calgary Continuing Education (ContEd) is currently recruiting for instructors (contract (term) position) to teach French courses in the 2026-2027 academic year.
In support of the University of Calgary's core principles and financial objectives, Continuing Education is an academic unit with a mandate to respond to the needs of the community through the design, development and delivery of high-quality lifelong learning opportunities.
Each year, ContEd serves over 20,000 adult learners and offers more than one thousand courses taught by hundreds of instructors - all experts in their fields. It is expected to fund, through revenue generation, the majority of its operational costs while contributing financially to the university.
The success of University of Calgary Continuing Education in meeting its business target in a competitive environment is dependent upon effectively serving students and by providing high-quality instruction and programs.
Position Description
These instructional positions are non-credit teaching appointments and, as such, are contract positions without benefits (other than those required by Employment Standards).
Course Details:
(Please click on links below for more information on the course description, learning outcomes and schedule)
FRE 100-248 French 1
September 21 - December 7, 2026
Mondays & Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Classroom delivery (Main campus)
FRE 100-249 French 1
September 22 - December 8, 2026
Tuesdays, 6:00-8:00 p.m., and
Three Saturdays, Oct 3, Nov 7, and Dec 5, 2026, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Classroom delivery (Main campus)
Course Description:
This course is designed for beginners in a French language class. Conversation topics cover introductions, the alphabet, numbers and dates. Main grammar points include gender of nouns, adjectives and articles, present tense of some regular and irregular verbs, and formal and informal forms of address.
FRE 102-160 French 2
September 16 - December 9, 2026
Wednesdays, 6:00-8:30 p.m., and
Four Saturdays, Oct 3, Oct 24, Nov 14, and Dec 5, 2026, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Classroom delivery (Main campus)
Course Description:
This course is designed for students who have some basic knowledge of the French language. Students should be comfortable saying basic phrases and forming simple sentences in the present tense. Conversation topics cover situations at a restaurant, grocery store, your home, surroundings, etc. The main grammar points include some irregular verbs, adjectives and adverbs, and near future, the imperative, and an introduction to the past tense with the auxiliary verbs to have.
FRE 103-103 French 3
September 29 - December 3, 2026
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Online Synchronous delivery
Course Description:
Continue to explore verbs in the present tense, including some irregular forms, and expand your knowledge of the past tense. Conversation topics cover vacations, transportation, media and communications. Through role-playing and other exercises, gain more fluency and confidence in speaking French.
Other French courses as required in the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, and Spring 2027
Classroom delivery or Online Synchronous delivery
Scope of Responsibilities (high level)
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Create effective lessons plans, develop content, learning activities, presentations, assignments, evaluations, examinations (where applicable)
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Utilize Desire2Learn (D2L) for all course materials and student communication
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Utilize Zoom to facilitate any synchronous live sessions with activities (where applicable)
Qualifications
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Bachelor or Master's degree in education, French language and literature, linguistics, history, or related field is required.
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Previous experience teaching second languages is essential; post-secondary teaching experience is preferred.
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Fluency in French and English is required. A native French speaker is preferred.
- Previous experience utilizing e-learning tools (LMS, video conferencing tools, etc.) such as Desire2Learn, Blackboard, Zoom, and similar is required.
- Adult Learning Certificate, Teaching Second Language Certificate, or equivalent is an asset.
Application Deadline: July 26, 2026
We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.
About the University of Calgary
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