Part-Time Academic (SPAN 1022.03: Beginning Spanish II) - Section 5 - Winter 2026

Dalhousie University; Halifax; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading Canadian university is seeking a Part-Time Academic to teach SPAN 1022.03: Beginning Spanish II for the Winter 2026 term. The role involves leading classes, grading, and supporting student learning in both English and Spanish. Ideal candidates possess a graduate degree and relevant teaching skills. The position is contingent upon sufficient enrolment and university approval.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Spanish and English is essential.
• Graduate degree in a related field is required.
• Demonstrated teaching skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead individual classes.
• Administer tests and grade assignments.
• Provide support to students outside of class time.

Skills

Native or near-native fluency in English

Native or near-native fluency in Spanish

Good teaching skills

Commitment to student learning

Strong sense of personal responsibility

Education

Graduate degree in a relevant area

Job description

Part-Time Academic (SPAN 1022.03: Beginning Spanish II) - Section 5 - Winter 2026

Position Title: Part-Time Academic (SPAN 1022.03: Beginning Spanish II) - Section 5 - Winter 2026

Department/Unit: Spanish & Latin American Studies

Location: Winter 2026 (January 1, 2026 – April 30, 2026)

A part-time academic is required to teach Spanish 1022.03: Beginning Spanish II – Section 5 - Winter Term 2026 (January 1, 2026 – April 30, 2026). Currently Scheduled: T/R 0835 – 0955.

The Part-Time Academic is responsible for planning and leading individual classes, administering tests, grading assignments, keeping records and calculating final grades. The Part-Time Academic is required to be available to students outside of class time.

Applicants should have native or near-native fluency in English and Spanish and possess a graduate degree in a relevant area. Good teaching skills, including grammar training, commitment to student learning, and strong sense of personal responsibility.

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.

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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