Part-Time Academic (GERM 1004.03: German for Beginners II) (Section 4) - Winter 2027

Dalhousie International; Halifax; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Dalhousie University in Halifax is seeking a Part-Time Academic to teach GERM 1004.03: German for Beginners II (Section 4) for Winter Term 2027 (Jan 1 – Apr 30, 2027). Currently scheduled: WF 14:35 – 15:55 (In-Person).

The instructor will handle admission, lectures, test preparation, evaluation, and electronic submission of grades; maintain communication with the Department; be available for two hours per week for student consultation; and collect the course evaluations.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in English and German.
• Strong teaching skills with communicative and student-centered approaches; grammar instruction.
• Post-secondary teaching experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Teach GERM 1004.03: German for Beginners II (Section 4) – Winter Term 2027 (Jan 1–Apr 30, 2027).
• Manage admission, lectures, test preparation, evaluation, and electronic submission of grades.
• Maintain reliable communication with the Department; be available for two hours per week for student consultation; administer end-of-course evaluations.

Skills

Teaching skills

Bilingual English-German

Student-centered teaching

Graduate degree

Education

Graduate degree

Job description

Part-Time Academic (GERM 1004.03: German for Beginners II) (Section 4) - Winter 2027

Position Title Part-Time Academic (GERM 1004.03: German for Beginners II) (Section 4) - Winter 2027

Posting Number

Posting Number PTAP3512P

Department/Unit

Department/Unit German

Location

Job Summary & Key Responsibilities

A part-time academic is required to teach section GERM 1004.03: German for Beginners II (Section 4) – Winter Term 2027 (January 1, 2027 – April 30, 2027)

Currently Scheduled: WF 14:35 – 15:55 (In-Person)

Course Description:

This course is the continuation of GERM 1003 , and should be taken sequentially or in cases where students have a prior knowledge of the language and have been placed at this level by the Academic Advisor. The course emphasizes the spoken language, and provides the student with a thorough knowledge of basic grammar. Conversational tutorials are a required part of the course.

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.

Qualifications/Requirements of Position

• Applicants should have native or near-native fluency in English and German and possess a graduate degree or other academic and/or professional qualifications deemed suitable for teaching the class.
• Candidates should demonstrate strong teaching skills, including communicative and student-centered language teaching approaches, grammar instruction, commitment to student learning, and a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Previous teaching experience at the post-secondary level will be an asset.

Salary Range/Pay Rate

Salary Range/Pay Rate Per CUPE Collective Agreement

All offers of employment as a Part-Time Academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.

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 review our Employment Equity information.

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