Conversation partner French@Work

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Job title: Conversation partner French@Work

Company: McGill University

Job description: ​Please refer to the job aid for instructions on how to apply.If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar).Hiring Unit: School of Continuing Studies, Global & Strategic CommunicationJob Title: Conversation partner for French@WorkPeriod: September 9, 2024 to June 16, 2025 (5 terms of 6 weeks)Number of positions: 5Hourly rate: $24/hourLocation: Online – Conversation courses are offered remotelyNumber of hours: up to 7 hours per week over possibly 30 weeksConversation partner for French@WorkPrepare by consulting documents (texts, videos, vocabulary lists, etc.) prior to the session.Make students practice what they studied in class with their teacher (communication, grammar/vocab, etc.)Provide corrective feedback to students about grammar, syntax, vocabulary, pronunciation.Closely monitor students’ attendance using the designated tool so that the attendance data can be consulted by/communicated to the coordinator and the instructor.Work collaboratively with the program coordinator and the group’s instructor by providing feedback on the material, the students’ progress, attendance, etc.Plan when the sessions will be held and communicate information to students.McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry.McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record.McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through . Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, .All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Location: Sherbrooke, QC

Job date: Thu, 29 Aug 2024 03:46:12 GMT