Benefits:

• Flexible schedule, compatible with another activity
• Opportunity to start in higher education and develop a network.

Disadvantages:

• Payment only for class hours (unpaid preparation)
• Sometimes you have to teach in several establishments to earn enough income.
• No stability: the contract may not be renewed from one year to the next.

Some people cannot be temporary workers (example: undergraduate or master's students).

There are two types of temporary workers:

• Temporary teaching assistant (CEV): you have another main job (employee, self-employed, civil servant, etc.). You also teach at the university.
• Temporary Agent (ATV): often a doctoral student or researcher without a position, sometimes a former teacher or a foreign professional. This is often the case for refugees.

You can:

• Check university websites regularly .
• Talk with students, teachers, researchers, to identify needs
• Contact the departments, the relevant faculty or the graduate school directly to apply.

Documents to prepare:

• Valid identity document: identity card or passport, residence permit or receipt for renewal of residence permit application
• RIB (bank identity statement)
• Copies of diplomas or certificates of achievement
• Cover letter
• A course project (depending on the establishment)

Sometimes an interview is held to assess your skills.

If your application is successful, you will sign a contract indicating the number of hours to be worked and the expected schedule.

Remuneration is generally paid monthly.

Being a temporary worker doesn't lead to a permanent position, but it's a good start.

You can then:

• Apply for contract or permanent positions
• Develop your skills: take training courses, do research, publish, participate in conferences, etc.
• Look for an administrative or technical position in an university (more stable and sometimes less competitive).