TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSTING IN

FRENCH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

The School of Liberal Arts in the Faculty of Arts at Laurentian University invites applications

from suitably qualified candidates for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant

Professor with specialization in French as a second language. The preferred start date is

September 1st, 2023.

Candidates must have completed a Ph.D. degree by the start date of the appointment, and

relevant experience can be an asset. The successful candidate will have the following essential

qualifications:

• A Ph.D. degree with research in linguistics, French studies, the teaching of French or

• Teaching experience in French as a second language and linguistics

• Active knowledge of both official languages (functional bilingualism; see the Policy on

• Evidence of the ability to effectively teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels in

academic excellence, promoting a safe, inclusive, and welcoming learning environment,

and advancing Laurentian University’s bilingual and tricultural mandates

• Evidence of very good research and scholarship with the potential to work collaboratively

or intersectoral collaborations

• Commitment to promoting a diverse, inclusive and vibrant academic and work

In addition to active engagement and participation in teaching and research, the successful

candidate will be expected to make contributions through service to the School, Faculty,

University, and broader community.

A dynamic bilingual and tricultural community can be found at Laurentian University’s School

of Liberal Arts. Our research and teaching in matters of law, language, thought, creativity, and

culture contribute to transformative understandings that have an impact in the region, across the

country, and around the world.

Laurentian University, located on Atikameksheng Anishnawbek territory in Sudbury, Ontario,

serves over 8000 students and is one of two bilingual universities in the province of Ontario.

Committed to its bilingual and tricultural mandate, Laurentian University offers an outstanding

university experience in English and French with a comprehensive approach to Indigenous

education. Laurentian’s beautiful, forested campus is surrounded by fresh-water lakes,

conservation lands and hundreds of kilometres of cross-country and hiking trails while situated in

the geographic centre of Greater Sudbury, northern Ontario’s major urban centre (population

160,000). Laurentian University has close and productive ties to Science North, SNOLAB,

Health Sciences North and multiple post-secondary institutions.

Application Requirements

A complete application includes the following:

• A cover letter (including one of the two statements about citizenship/resident status

• An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae.
• A statement of current and prospective teaching experience and interests
• A statement of current and prospective research interests
• The names and contact information for three academic references.

The application package, inclusive of all documents, should be submitted electronically as a

single PDF file to:

Office of Provost and Vice-President Academic at pvpa@laurentian.ca with the following subject

line: Application for faculty position in French as a Second Language. The deadline for receipt of

applications is June 21, 2023, or until the position is filled.

Laurentian University is an inclusive and welcoming community committed to employment
equity. Applications are encouraged from members of equity-seeking communities including
women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual
orientations and gender identities/expressions. Laurentian University’s bilingualism policy
(Section 7.3.b) provides a provision regarding the language requirement for persons self-
identifying as First Nations, Métis or Inuit. (https://laurentian.ca/bilingualism) The successful
candidate will be part of the Laurentian University Faculty Association (LUFA). Candidates are
encouraged to consult the Collective Agreement at www.lufappul.ca.

Laurentian University is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free experience to
applicants with accessibility needs. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage
during the recruitment process. Please contact the Office of the Provost and Vice-President
Academic for more information (pvpa@laurentian.ca).

All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian
immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given
priority.

To comply with federal laws, the University is obliged to gather statistical information as to how
many applicants for each job vacancy are Canadian citizens / permanent residents of Canada.
Applicants need not identify their country of origin or citizenship; however, all applicants must
include one of the following statements: “I am a Canadian citizen / permanent resident of
Canada”; OR, “I am not a Canadian citizen / permanent resident of Canada” in their cover
letter. Applications that do not include this information will be deemed incomplete.