LANGUAGE LAB SUPERVISOR

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Job summary

Mount Saint Vincent University seeks a Language Lab Supervisor to coordinate its Language Lab. The role involves supervising student monitors, developing pedagogical activities, and organizing cultural events. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree, fluency in French, and relevant experience in language acquisition.

Qualifications

• 3 years related experience required.
• Native or near native fluency in French is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the MSVU Language Lab supporting French, Spanish, and Mandarin Chinese.
• Supervise student language lab monitors and create pedagogical activities.
• Organize cultural events in the lab.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Creativity

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Language-acquisition software

Business enterprise systems

Job description

Mount Saint Vincent University is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within our community and encourages applications from all qualified candidates including women, persons of any sexual orientations and gender identities and/or expressions, Indigenous persons, African Canadians, other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and other groups that would contribute to the diversification of our campus. Candidates who identify as being from any of these groups are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify in their application materials. All qualified candidates are welcome to apply; however, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

The Department of Modern Languages at MSVU invites applications for the position of Language Lab Supervisor.

Classification: Permanent 11 Month, Part-time (4 Days/Week) Sessional NSGEU, Level 7 Position
Salary: $47,558 per annum [Prorated as $32,925 per year] - [Step Progression at 100%: $47,558 to $55,782]
Start Date: August 2025

Application Process:

If you require an accommodation at any time during the application process, please let us know.

Applications should include a cover letter and resume. To apply for this position, go to www.msvu.ca/careers and follow the online application system. This competition closes on May 26, 2025.

Qualifications

A bachelor in a related field (preference for a French major or equivalent) and 3 years related experience. Demonstrated experience in helping with language acquisition is required for this position. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Native or near native fluency in French is required. Basic knowledge of Spanish and/or Mandarin Chinese would be an asset, as well as demonstrated knowledge of pedagogical concepts and previous experience supervising, scheduling, and payroll processing staff.

Strong interpersonal skills, organizational skills, creativity, and problem-solving skills are required. As is effective oral and written communication. Demonstrated advocacy for diversity and inclusion and initiative in creating opportunities to celebrate cultural events and/or holidays. Experience using language-acquisition software and online technologies is required. Candidates should be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and have an aptitude for, or previous experience, using business enterprise systems such as Colleague and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Chair of Modern Languages, the Language Lab Supervisor coordinates the MSVU Language Lab which supports the teaching of French, Spanish and Mandarin Chinese. The supervisor's tasks include: hiring student language lab monitors with the Chair, and supervising them. Creating and finding appropriate pedagogical activities for use in the Language Lab (virtual and "real"). Maintain and develop the Moodle page for the Language Lab. Seeing that equipment is maintained and renewed (with the help of the Mount's IT&S office.) Providing technical assistance to students and fulfilling faculty needs regarding Language Lab materials. Reporting back to faculty on a regular basis. Creating a helpful and supportive environment in the Language Lab for students and faculty. Organizing cultural events in the lab and putting the required materials in place. Supervising student societies within the department.