Assistant Professor in the Didactics of French as a Foreign Language (FLE) - SUAD/ZMU

Research & Conferences:

• Demonstrate research and scholarly activity at both local and international levels.
• Build bridges and create spaces for dialogue between research and FLE teaching.
• Present at academic conferences and present their research work.
• Publish articles in international academic journals, edited volumes or conference proceedings.
• The Assistant Professor will carry on a productive scholarly and research activity with measurable outputs. 
• Actively participate in the organisation of study days and academic events, as well as in teacher training.
• Contribute to the development of the FLE Department through the implementation of innovative teaching projects.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative surveys among FLE teachers and learners.
• Collect corpora and analyse classroom practices and behaviours in order to develop reflective practice.
• Identify and document research conducted within the Department of French as a Foreign Language at Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi.
• Design and lead research projects in collaboration with the department's faculty researchers.
• Establish research or consultancy collaborations with other teams and institutions.
• Develop and disseminate their own research.

Lecturing:

• Using digital tools, teach French as a Foreign Language (FLE), French for Academic Purposes (FOU) and French for Specific Purposes (FOS) from A1 to B2 and C1 levels (CEFR), during the day (8:00-16:00) and/or in the evening (17:00-20:00), in accordance with the pre-established curriculum and schedule and taking into account students' proficiency levels.
• Teach French for Specific Purposes and French for Academic Purposes as part of students' preparation for Bachelor’s degree programmes.

Weekly teaching load:

The Assistant Professor will will undertake a teaching load of up to 192 hours per academic year (indicative and subject to applicable teaching-load reductions, including those related to new appointments, pedagogical projects, and administrative responsibilities) at SUAD and/or ZMU, depending on the department’s needs, as well as 4 hours per week dedicated to office hours and individual student support.

Student advising:

• Meet with students.
• Contribute to advising students on Bachelor’s degree programme choices.

Course assessment & Improvement:

• Offer online learning activities (games, interactive whiteboard activities) and create appropriate teaching materials.
• Participate in the development of curricula and syllabi.
• Contribute to the development of distance, hybrid and HyFlex learning provision.

Examination Duties:

• Design examination papers and placement tests.
• Participate in exam and continuous assessment validation meetings, invigilation, marking of examination scripts and common tests, as well as oral examinations.

Daily operations of the department:

• Participate in administrative tasks related to student management (monitoring and recording absences, weekly reporting of course content, progress reports, etc.).
• Organize evening events or other activities related to the French language and French and Francophone cultures.
• Participate in pedagogical meetings and department meetings.
• Participate in the training sessions offered.

Administrative duties:

The Assistant Professor will assist the Head of Department and the Programme Director with certain tasks and responsibilities when required for the smooth running and strategic development of the Department. 

• Take an active role in student recruitment activities, both at the University and externally (marking admission test scripts, participating in Open Day, recruitment fairs and school visits).
• Promote Francophonie and the University in the host country.
• Participate in cultural events organized by or held at the University and promote the department's activities.

Policies and Procedures:

• Work within the pedagogical framework established by the Head of Department and under the administrative authority of SUAD's Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs.

Between the end of classes and the start of the summer holidays, faculty members are required to ensure the necessary teaching preparation. If needed, they may occasionally be asked to assist during the holidays with student recruitment and student follow-up.

Related Assignments:

• Carry out duties assigned by Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi.

HSE:

• The employee shall comply with all University HSE policies, procedures, instructions, emergency arrangements, and applicable legal requirements. The employee shall take reasonable care of their own health and safety and the health and safety of others, report hazards and incidents promptly, participate in required HSE training and drills, and support a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace.