Part-Time Academic - ITAL 3600.03/FILM 3320.03: Italian National Cinema - Winter Term 2026

Dalhousie University; Halifax; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A Canadian university is seeking a Part-Time Academic for Italian National Cinema for the Winter Term 2026. Responsibilities include teaching and administering the course, maintaining communication with students, and evaluation processes. The ideal candidate will have a doctorate or be ABD in a relevant field, with a track record of teaching excellence. This position may require in-person and online teaching methods.

Responsibilities

• Teach Italian 3600 / Film 3320.03: Italian National Cinema.
• Prepare and evaluate tests, submit grades electronically.
• Maintain communication with department and consult students weekly.

Education

Doctorate or ABD in Cinema and Media Studies or a related field

Proven teaching record or potential for teaching excellence

Experience with teaching in-person and online environments

Job description

Part-Time Academic - ITAL 3600.03/FILM 3320.03: Italian National Cinema - Winter Term 2026

Position Title Part-Time Academic - ITAL 3600.03/FILM 3320.03: Italian National Cinema - Winter Term 2026

Posting Number PTAP3115P

Department/Unit German

Location

Job Summary & Key Responsibilities

A part-time academic is required to teach section 01 Italian 3600 / Film 3320.03: Italian National Cinema – Winter Term 2026 (January 1, 2026 – April 30, 2026).

Currently Scheduled: T 1435-1725

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. This position reports to the Chair of the department.

Qualifications/Requirements of Position

The successful candidate will have preferably earned doctorate or be ABD (All But Dissertation) in Cinema and Media Studies or a related field; or in Italian Studies, or a related field. They will have a proven teaching record or potential for teaching excellence. Experience with teaching in an in-person and online environment, is preferred.

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.

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