Brandon University is a leader in providing high-quality education in arts, sciences, education, music, and health studies. Based in southwestern Manitoba, Brandon University also offers pre-professional and Masters programs, as well as innovative and award-winning outreach programs in a personalized learning environment.
Term Appointment in French and Francophone Studies
The Department of Francophone Studies and Languages at Brandon University invites applications for a 3-year term position. The preferred qualification for this position is a PhD in French or Francophone Studies, or a related disciplinary or interdisciplinary field. ABD applicants nearing completion prior to the start date of the appointment may also be considered.
Applicants may seek to establish an experiential/traditional equivalency to the doctorate and are invited to contact the Chair of the Selection Committee on how to establish equivalent academic or professional credentials.
The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to student-centered undergraduate teaching and learning and provide evidence of teaching competence in Francophone literary and cultural studies and French language instruction, including grammar courses. Preference will be given to candidates whose expertise encompasses one or more of the following areas: French and Francophone literature and culture, with expertise extending beyond Québec considered a major asset; literary and interdisciplinary critical approaches; Francophone cinema, media, and digital cultures, and intermedial practices; gender, feminist, and sexuality studies; the politics of language, identity, and culture; and comparative, transnational, intercultural, or multilingual approaches to literary and cultural studies.
In addition, the successful candidate must have an active research and/or research-creation and publishing program. Willingness to participate collegially in service to the department, university and the community that it serves will be expected.
Start Date: 4 January 2027
Rank and Salary: commensurate with qualifications and experience
Application deadline: 18 September 2026 or until the position is filled
Interested candidates should submit an application package as one single PDF document containing:
- Letter of Application (to include details about candidate’s area of specialization and its relevance to the stated position requirements and preferences)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Evidence of teaching and research and/or research-creation (including course outlines and at least one sample publication relevant to this position)
- Name and contact information for three references
- Citizenship/Canadian Immigration Status
Priority consideration will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents. Please submit applications to Dr. Gregory Kennedy, Dean of Arts, at FSLSearch@brandonu.ca.
Brandon University is committed to equity, welcomes diversity, and hires on the basis of merit. All qualified individuals who may contribute to the diversification of the University, especially women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders are encouraged to apply. Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority. Evidence of citizenship must be provided.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. This starts with the hiring process. If you require an accommodation during any phase of the evaluation process, contact HR at hr@brandonu.ca. All information received related to an accommodation is kept confidential. To ensure this employment opportunity is accessible to all interested individuals, this posting is available in an alternate format upon request.
