AddressFaculty of Arts
Assistant Professor of French
Tenure-Track (Probationary)
Position #: 10501
Acadia University acknowledges that we are in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq.
This territory is covered by the “Treaties of Peace and Friendship” which the Mi’kmaq, Wəlastəkwiyik, and
Peskotomuhkatiyik Peoples first signed with the British Crown in 1726. These treaties did not implicate or affirm
the surrender or transfer of land to the British,but recognized Mi’kmaq title and set the rules for what was to be
a long-standing relationship between nations. Acknowledging the land that we are on, means that we are working
towards decolonization across campus.
Acadia University is located in Mtaban, Mi'kmaki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaw,
Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet), and Peskotomuhkati (Passamaquoddy) people, and is committed to upholding the spirit
and tenets of the Treaties of Peace and Friendship, as well as respecting the historical and contemporary
contributions of African Nova Scotians to the land, culture, and life of the region. Acadia University is recognized
as one of Canada’s premier undergraduate universities, offering a liberal arts education unique among post-
secondary institutions. Acadia offers a stimulating, vibrant environment, on and off campus, where dedicated
faculty inspire and challenge students to be their best through supportive personalized learning environments,
holistic education, and nurturing community engagement. Academic innovation and a technology-rich teaching
and learning environment have garnered the university a reputation for excellence. Our progressive workplace
is located only one hour from Halifax in Nova Scotia's beautiful Annapolis Valley. With a progressive commitment
to sustainability, the region offers locally-crafted artisan food and beverage, with many communities embracing
organic, fair-trade, and farm-to-table ideals. There is a small, but vibrant, francophone community in the
Annapolis Valley, and the university campus is situated 6 kms from Grand-Pré National Park, a UNESCO World
Heritage Site that commemorates and celebrates Acadian contributions to the region.
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Le Centre de programmes interdisciplinaires en langues et en arts de l’université Acadia est à la recherche d’un
professeur-chercheur dynamique, innovateur et avant-gardiste pour combler un poste menant à la permanence
en Études françaises au rang de professeur adjoint. L’entrée en fonction sera le 1er juillet 2023.
Le ou la candidat(e) idéal(e) possèdera un doctorat en Études françaises, Linguistique, Enseignement du
français langue seconde ou langue étrangère ou un domaine connexe. Grâce à son expertise, il ou elle procurera
une orientation pédagogique pour les cours de langue de première et deuxième années, et devra pouvoir
enseigner des cours de langue à tous les niveaux. De plus, il ou elle enseignera des cours de troisième et
quatrième années en linguistique, sociolinguistique, linguistique appliquée, éco linguistique et/ou en
enseignement du français. L’aptitude à contribuer à des cours et/ou des programmes interdisciplinaires sera
considérée un atout.
Les demandes d’emploi doivent inclure une lettre de motivation, un curriculum vitae à jour, un article savant, un
dossier d’enseignement et les noms et adresses électroniques de trois références. Le dossier complet sera
envoyé en format PDF à faculty.careers@acadiau.ca. La date limite de dépôt de candidatures est le 31 janvier
2023. Pour toute demande de renseignement, veuillez communiquer avec Dr. Kate Ashley, Vice Doyenne de la
Faculté des Arts (kate.ashley@acadiau.ca).
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The Centre for Interdisciplinary and Language Programs in Arts invites applications for a tenure-track position at
the rank of Assistant Professor commencing on 1 July 2023.
The successful candidate will be a dynamic, innovative and forward-thinking scholar and teacher who will be
responsible for providing pedagogical guidance on first- and second-year language courses, and who must be
able to teach French courses at all levels. The candidate will be responsible for teaching third- and fourth-year
courses in areas related to Linguistics, Sociolinguistics, Applied Linguistics, Ecolinguistics, and/or Pedagogy.
The ability to contribute to interdisciplinary courses and programs within the Centre for Interdisciplinary and
Language Programs in Arts will be considered an asset.
The Acadia 2025 Strategic Plan takes revitalizing the academic core as a foundational goal, and increasing
interdisciplinary programs is a key part of this. Acadia's new Centre for Interdisciplinary and Language Programs
in Arts is home to French Studies, German Studies and Spanish Studies programs – majors and minors that are
all inherently interdisciplinary. It is also home to many multidisciplinary minors and to interdisciplinary Bachelor
of Arts degrees in Canadian Studies, Environmental and Sustainability Studies, Women’s and Gender Studies,
and Law and Society, as well as the Master of Arts in Social and Political Thought. https://arts.acadiau.ca/centre-
for-interdisciplinary-and-language-programs.html
Academic Qualifications: PhD in French, Linguistics, FLE/FSL, or a related field.
How to Apply: Candidates are asked to submit their application in a single PDF document to
Faculty.Careers@AcadiaU.ca. Receipt of the application will be acknowledged via email. Applications should
include the following:
- position number (include in the subject of the submission email),
- cover letter, up-to-date curriculum vitae, scholarly writing sample, teaching dossier
- the names and email/phone contact information of three references (to be contacted if short-listed).
The application should be addressed to:
Dr. Kate Ashley
Assistant Dean of Arts
Acadia University
Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada B4P 2R6
Email: Faculty.Careers@AcadiaU.ca
Acadia University invites applications from all qualified individuals; however, Canadians and permanent
residents shall be given priority. The University encourages applications from Indigenous people; African
Canadians; African Nova Scotians; persons with disabilities; visible minorities; women; persons of any minority
sexuality, gender identity or gender expression; and all intersections of these identities. Acadia embraces the
principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion as fundamental in creating an expansive academic environment
and champions diverse knowledge systems as pillars of academic excellence.
All applicants are required to submit an online Employment Equity Self-Identification Form as part of their
application package. Failure to complete the form by the closing date will result in the disqualification of your
application.
Closing Date: 31 January 2023
Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity
among its community members.
The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including
accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. If you require any accommodations
at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact Elke Willmann, Administrative Assistant,
elke.willmann@acadiau.ca.
