Lecturer (French Language)

Job Description

The Centre, under the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, currently teaches thirteen languages at elementary, intermediate, and advanced levels, mainly to undergraduates. 

The purpose of the Educator Track Scheme is to attract, nurture, and retain suitably qualified and highly effective faculty members who approach teaching as a scholarly practice, and who therefore focus on and are passionate about excellence in teaching as a means of supporting student learning.

Applicants for the position should have at least a Master’s degree in Teaching French as a Foreign Language, or in a related field. At least three years of experience in teaching French as a foreign language and in curriculum development at any level are required (teaching experience at the tertiary level would be an advantage). The appointee’s duties will include teaching, curriculum development, course coordination as well as administrative duties. Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Relocation, leave, medical and housing benefits are provided in accordance with the applicable NUS regulations. The appointment will be made on a 3-year non-renewable basis.

Applications should include the following: 1. A brief cover letter highlighting the applicant’s major accomplishments in teaching; 2. A complete curriculum vitae in French and English; 3. A teaching philosophy statement (2000 words max.) providing the applicant’s reflection on his/her educational approach; 4. A copy of recent official student evaluations; 5. A sample of self-developed lesson plans and materials; 6. A link to a 3-minute video that demonstrates a teaching innovation and its impact as a resource for wider adoption; 7. The names and e-mail addresses of three academic referees. 

Please send your application in a single PDF file via the portal. Applicants may contact the Centre if they have any queries at clssec@nus.edu.sg.

The closing date for application is 31 December 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Qualifications

Applicants for the position should have at least a Master’s degree in Teaching French as a Foreign Language, or in a related field. At least three years of experience in teaching French as a foreign language and in curriculum development at any level are required (teaching experience at the tertiary level would be an advantage).

More Information

Location: [[Block AS4, #02-05, 9 Arts Link, Singapore 117570]]

Organization: [[National University of Singapore]]

Department : [[Centre for Language Studies]]

French Language Lecturer Search Committee, Centre for Language Studies, Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, National University of Singapore. Tel: 6516-6346, Email: clssec@nus.edu.sg. For information on the Centre for Language Studies, visit http://www.fas.nus.edu.sg/cls/