Instructor GERM 1P93 Fall D2

Brock University•St. Catharines, ON

10d•CA$7,888 - CA$15,775•Onsite

About The Position

Brock University is seeking to fill an existing vacancy for an Instructor for the course Culture and Civilization of Central Europe: From the Prehistoric to 350CE (Germ 1P93). This position is within the CUPE4207-1 Employee Group. The mode of delivery for this course will be face-to-face. The nominal hours for a half course are 195, and for a full course are 390. Instructors teaching a 2-hour/week lecture, or equivalent, are responsible for the first hour of seminar/lab in each course. The compensation effective September 1, 2026, is $7,887.59 per half course and $15,775.20 per full course.

Requirements

Graduate Degree (PhD, or PhD abd) in German Studies, European Studies or equivalent
Record of sustained successful teaching of European culture, art, and literature courses at a University level
Native or near native fluency in English
Demonstrated knowledge of the cultural history of Central Europe from prehistoric times to 350 CE and how it is reflected and traced through cultural practices and various art forms in France, Germany, and Scandinavia
Demonstrated knowledge of the social, cultural and historical bases of these Western societies and how they are reflected and traced through cultural practices and various art forms
Successfully taught a course in Cultural Studies with a broad survey of the prehistoric cultures of France, Germany, and Scandinavia through an interdisciplinary perspective
Demonstrated teaching competence through previous course evaluations
Teaching documentation: evidence of teaching competence; official student and peer evaluations; teaching dossier; references
Ability to work alone without immediate direct supervision
Ability to work within a team; active participation in curriculum development; careful test and exam preparation; student assessment; prompt and accurate marking
Commitment to the incorporation of web-based pedagogical techniques, materials and resources (including textbook instructional platform, etc.) in the teaching of the course, as required
Competence in the use of email, Brightspace, internet, common office software (e.g., Word, Excel) and multi-media equipment
Commitment to responsible time management (e.g. course structuring, punctuality for lectures)

Responsibilities

Scheduled contact time with students
Non-classroom time including preparation of lectures, student consultation, marking and grading, and course administration
Handling grade appeals and cases of academic dishonesty
Working closely with the Chair of Modern Languages, Literatures and Culture
Incorporation of web-based pedagogical techniques, materials and resources
Availability for individual consultation with students (1.5 hours per section per week required)
Proctoring exams