Position Information

Position Title

Part-Time Academic (SPAN 1021.03: Beginning Spanish I, Section 11) - Fall 2026 (Online-Synchronous)

Posting Number

PTAP3508P

Department/Unit

Spanish & Latin American Studies

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Job Summary & Key Responsibilities

A part-time academic is required to teach Spanish 1021.03: Beginning Spanish I (Section 11) Fall Term 2026 (September 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026)

Currently Scheduled: MW 16:05 – 17:25 (Online Synchronous)

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 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.

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.

Posting Detail Information

Term of appointment

September - December 2026

Open Date

07/28/2026

Close Date

08/10/2026

Open Until Filled

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/21854

📌 Part-Time Academic (SPAN 1021.03: Beginning Spanish I, Section 11) - Fall 2026 (Online-Synchronous)
🏢 Dalhousie University
📍 Canada