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The Department of French Studies is seeking undergraduate students to serve as Teaching Assistants for FREN 118 (Fall 2025).  

Job Duties 

Teaching Assistants are primarily responsible for some grading tasks, leading tutorial sessions via Zoom, and communicating with students.  

Successful applicants will have a contract of roughly 85-100 hours to be completed during the Fall 2025 term. At the beginning of the term, the course instructor will meet with you to explain how these hours will be distributed throughout the term. 

Job Requirements  

As this is an asynchronous online course with synchronous components, candidates must be prepared to work outside the regular 9-5 work week and have access to the internet and a computer that meets minimum requirements. 

Previous TA experience with online courses, learning management systems (i.e. onQ) and videoconferencing software (i.e. Zoom or Adobe Connect) are an asset.   

Teaching Assistants will complete mandatory training and preparation before the start of the course.  

Application Process  

To apply, please fill out the Microsoft Form below. In this form, you’ll be asked to provide:  

• a short paragraph (150 words max) explaining your interest in the position, 

• your student number,  

• and the name of a reference (a French professor at Queen’s) who you think would support your application. 

If you have previous experience, please include the names of the courses for which you acted as a TA. 

Apply here:  

Applications will be accepted until July 31. 

The Department of French Studies is seeking a Work Study student to assist in the administration and development of non-credit French conversation courses.

Job Duties

This role supports course setup, communication with participants, and resource development for instructors.

Fall & Winter Terms (Sept–Apr)
Hours: ~3 hrs/week
Wage: $17.60/hour

Key Responsibilities

• Track enrolment for Beginner, Beginner Plus, and Intermediate levels
• Prepare and send participant communications using templates
• Monitor and triage emails to support course operations
• Assist instructors with attendance tracking and other tasks
• Maintain curriculum outlines and develop lesson resources
• Issue Certificates of Completion to eligible participants

Qualifications

• Third-year undergraduate or higher
• Strong organizational and professional communication skills
• Ability to work independently on structured tasks
• French proficiency at B2 level preferred
• Interest in education and experience with office software an asset

Skills

• Independent work and reliability
• Attention to detail
• Effective oral and written communication
• Critical thinking and adaptability
• Ability to create/adapt teaching materials
• French reading, writing, and speaking

Application Instructions

Work Study eligible students should submit:

• CV
• Brief cover letter
• Proof of Work Study eligibility

Send applications to Angie Clark at ac222@queensu.ca by 4 PM on August 20, 2025.

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