Lecturer in French

School of Humanities

Nanyang Technological University - CML (French)

Young and research-intensive, Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is ranked among the world’s top universities.

The School of Humanities at NTU is committed to promoting first-rate research and teaching. With an impressive track record from our faculty and diverse avenues for funding, the School provides an ideal environment for both disciplinary and interdisciplinary research excellence. Students are given ample opportunities to develop strong critical thinking, research, and communication skills that enable them to make meaningful contributions to Singapore and beyond.

Lecturer, French

The School of Humanities invites suitable candidates to apply for a faculty position in French Language in the Centre of Modern Languages at the rank of Lecturer. Candidates must have a considerable track record in teaching, curriculum design, multimedia course materials development and knowledge of new technologies in language instruction. 

The successful applicant will teach introductory to advanced French courses to tertiary students and develop pedagogical materials, incorporating technological innovations into the curriculum and knowledge of current trends in second/foreign language teaching methodologies.

The Centre for Modern Languages (CML) is a diverse department offering 15 Asian and European languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Russian, Singapore Sign Language, Spanish, Tamil, Thai and Vietnamese). The centre places great importance on enhancing the intercultural knowledge and skills of the learners as well as their linguistic competence.

Requirements

Candidates who have the following qualifications are encouraged to apply:

Proficient in the French language at a native level (CEFRL C2), with an extensive understanding of French culture acquired through professional and personal experience, enhancing the ability to effectively teach Asian adult students.Postgraduate Qualification in French as a foreign language (at least “Master 2 en FLE” for candidates educated in a French university)Proficient in English (CEFRL C1) is a must.At least 5 years of relevant experience in teaching French as a Foreign Language in a multicultural institution of higher education or with international exposureCompetent in curriculum development, large module coordination, and staff management.Experienced in managing innovative educational projects and Programme administration.Experienced in multimedia and computer based instructional technologies.Proficient in designing and delivering cultural French coursesExcellent team player, able to integrate into the existing team and collaborate with others.

Remuneration

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Applicants are invited to submit their applications through the NTU career portal (insert link) and to include the following documents:

1. A cover letter highlighting the applicant’s major accomplishments in teaching.

2. A complete and detailed curriculum vitae in French and in English.

3. A research and teaching statements (max 2000 words each).

4. A copy of recent official teaching evaluations.

5. Names and contact details of at least three referees

Closing date of the application is 31 July 2024.

Enquiries about the position may be addressed to:

Chair of Search Committee, Centre for Modern Languages

Hiring Institution: NTU

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