Job Summary & Key Responsibilities
A part-time academic is required to teach in-person Spanish Beginning Spanish I (Section 9) Fall Term 2026 (September 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026)
Currently Scheduled: MW 14:35 – 15:55
Course Description:
This introductory course is designed for students with little or no prior knowledge of Spanish. It focuses on developing basic communication skills through speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Students will learn essential grammar and vocabulary while engaging in everyday topics such as greetings, personal information, daily routines, and preferences. By the end of the course, students will be able to carry out simple conversations, understand short written and oral texts, and write brief paragraphs about familiar topics. In order to fulfill the Bachelor of Arts Language Requirement in Spanish, students need to complete 6 hours of a single language within three semesters.
The Part-Time Academic is responsible for planning and leading individual classes, administering tests, grading assignments, keeping records and the calculation of final grades. The Part-Time Academic is required to be available to students outside of class time.
Qualifications/Requirements of Position
- Applicants should have native or near-native fluency in English and Spanish and possess a graduate degree in a relevant area.
- 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
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.