Part-Time Academic (SPAN 1022.03: Beginning Spanish II) (Multiple Sections, Online Synchronous) – Winter 2027

Dalhousie University; Halifax; Remote; CAD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Dalhousie University in Halifax is seeking Part-Time Academic to teach SPAN 1022.03: Beginning Spanish II (Winter 2027) online, with sections 7 and 8. Responsibilities include admissions, lectures, tests, grading, and online communication with students.

Instructors must be available for two hours per week for student consultations and complete end-of-term evaluations. Ideal candidates hold a graduate degree in Spanish or a closely related field, with native or near-native fluency in both Spanish

Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English.
• University-level Spanish instruction experience.
• Ability to deliver online courses.
• Experience with digital platforms for online learning.
• Background in language pedagogy is a plus.
• Post-secondary teaching experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Teach SPAN 1022.03: Beginning Spanish II in Winter 2027 (online synchronous).
• Handle admission, lectures, test preparation, evaluation, and electronic submission of grades.
• Maintain regular communication with the Department and be available for two hours per week for student consultations.
• Administer end-of-course evaluation questionnaires.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish-English

University teaching

Online instruction

Language pedagogy

Post-secondary experience

Education

Graduate degree in Spanish

Job description

Part-Time Academic (SPAN 1022.03: Beginning Spanish II) (Multiple Sections, Online Synchronous) – Winter 2027

Position Title Part-Time Academic (SPAN 1022.03: Beginning Spanish II) (Multiple Sections, Online Synchronous) – Winter 2027

Multiple part-time academics are needed to teach Spanish 1022.03: Beginning Spanish II in the Winter 2027 term (January 1, 2027 – April 30, 2027). Instructors are needed for the following sections:

• Section 7, currently scheduled: TR 11:35 – 12:55
• Section 8, currently scheduled: MW 14:35 – 15:55

Applicants are asked to identify in their application which section(s) they are interested in teaching. Please note these courses are taught online.

Course Description:

This course builds on the foundational skills developed in SPAN 1021, expanding students’ ability to communicate in Spanish in a wider range of everyday situations. Through interactive and task-based activities, students will enhance their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills while exploring topics like travel, past experiences, future plans, and opinions. By the end of the course, students will be able to participate in short conversations, understand more detailed texts, and write structured paragraphs.

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 Spanish and English and hold a graduate degree in Spanish, Hispanic Studies, Applied Linguistics, Language Education, or a closely related field.
• Candidates should demonstrate strong teaching skills in university-level Spanish language instruction, including grammar instruction, commitment to student learning, and a strong sense of instructional responsibility.
• The successful candidate will be expected to deliver the course in an online format. Preference will therefore be given to candidates with demonstrated experience teaching and designing Spanish language courses in online environments, including the use of digital platforms and interactive approaches that support student engagement and effective language learning.
• Background or training in language pedagogy will be considered an asset.
• Previous teaching experience at the post-secondary level will be an asset.

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 review our Employment Equity information. If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here.

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This course has multiple sections. Please select which section(s) you are interested in teaching:

• Section 7, currently scheduled: TR 11:35 - 12:55
• Section 8, currently scheduled: MW 14:35 - 15:55