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Career Teaching Professor (Open Rank), French Fulltime Teaching Professor position at the Department of Modern Languages and Cultural Studies, University of Alberta. The position is a continuing Career status position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full lecturer. Anticipated start date: July12026. Location: Inperson, North Campus, Edmonton. Responsibilities Teach eight class sections across different levels of French per academic year, primarily in the fall, winter, and potentially spring/summer sessions. Encourage and support all students, from a diverse array of backgrounds and identities. Qualifications PhD in French and/or Francophone Studies, or a related field. Experience teaching French at all levels. Expertise in one or more of: second language acquisition, digital humanities (including AI), media studies, popular culture studies, gender and sexuality studies, translation studies, literature. Native or nearnative fluency in French and English. Minimum of 3years of postsecondary teaching experience, including intermediate/advanced level. Superior knowledge of secondlanguage teaching pedagogy. Demonstrated collegiality and excellence in working with undergraduate students as instructor and mentor. Experience with technologybased teaching tools. Preferred Assets Strong teamwork skills. Excellence in design and development of instructional materials. Pedagogical innovation. Familiarity with recent developments in language pedagogy and a record of applying these advances. Experience/interest in community service learning and partnering with the local Francophone community. Experience teaching in a remote/hybrid environment. Experience leading and teaching studyabroad programs. Application Instructions Cover letter (max2 pages). Curriculum vitae including names of three referees. Letters of reference, teaching dossier, portfolio, and other supplementary materials may be requested after the initial review. Review of applications will begin on January52026. The posting will close February92026. For inquiries, contact: Dr. Victoria Rutalo, Chair of the Advisory Selection Committee, (subject line: Career Teaching Professor, French). About the University of Alberta The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty6 territory and respects the histories, languages, and cultures of First Nations, Mtis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada. The university is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers, and world shapers. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. Women, First Nations, Mtis, and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression are strongly encouraged to apply. All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms. #J-18808-Ljbffr