Part-Time Academic - CHIN 3062.03: Modern Chinese Literature - Winter 2026

Dalhousie University; Halifax; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Canada seeks a Part-Time Academic for Chinese 3062.03: Modern Chinese Literature for Winter 2026. Responsibilities include teaching, administering the class, and maintaining communication with the administration. Applicants should possess native proficiency in English and a background in literature. Knowledge of Chinese and previous teaching experience is a plus. Salary based on CUPE Collective Agreement.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native proficiency in English required.
• Background in literature or suitable qualifications deemed fit for teaching.
• Knowledge of the Chinese language and prior teaching experience are assets.

Responsibilities

• Teach section (01) Chinese 3062.03: Modern Chinese Literature.
• Responsible for admission, lectures, test preparation, and grading.
• Maintain communication with the Department administration.

Skills

Native or near-native proficiency in English

Background in literature

Knowledge of the Chinese language

Previous teaching experience at post-secondary level

Job description

Part-Time Academic - CHIN 3062.03: Modern Chinese Literature - Winter 2026

The part-time academic is required to teach section (01) Chinese 3062.03: Modern Chinese Literature – Winter Term 2026 (January 1, 2026 – April 30, 2026). Currently Scheduled: T/R 1605 – 1725.

This class is conducted in English. The part-time academic will be responsible for all aspects of teaching and administering the class, including admission, lectures, test preparation, evaluation, and electronic submission of grades. Instructors are expected to maintain reliable and constant communication with the administration of the Department, to be available for two hours per week for consultation with students, and to have students fill out the evaluation questionnaire at the end of the course. Instructors report to the Chairperson of the Department.

Qualifications/Requirements of Position

Applicants should have native or near-native proficiency in English and a background in literature or other academic and/or professional qualifications deemed suitable for teaching the class. Knowledge of the Chinese language and previous teaching experience at the post-secondary level will be assets.

Salary Range/Pay Rate

Salary Range/Pay Rate Per CUPE Collective Agreement

Additional Information

All offers of employment as a Part-Time Academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity‑deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity‑deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

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