Instructor SPAN 2P20 Fall D2
About The Position
This job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the CUPE4207-1 (Employee Group) for the course "Exploring Language through Literary and Cultural Texts SPAN 2P20 2 LEC 1 F 1200-1500". The mode of delivery for this course will be face to face during the term. The compensation for this position is $7,887.59 per half course (195 hours nominally) or $15,775.20 per full course (390 hours nominally), effective September 1, 2026. Instructors teaching a 2-hour/week lecture, or equivalent, are responsible for the first hour of seminar/lab in each course. Duties and responsibilities align with Article 22.01 of the Collective Agreement, including scheduled contact time, lecture preparation, student consultation, marking, grading, and course administration. The successful candidate will collaborate with the BUFA course coordinator or the Hispanic and Latin American Studies Program Coordinator.
Requirements
- Graduate Degree (PhD or PhD abd) in Spanish Studies
- Record of sustained successful teaching of Spanish at a University level
- Native or near native fluency in English and Spanish
- Commitment to and competence in the use of Standard International Spanish
- Experience in computer-based instruction
- Experience in the incorporation and development of web-based pedagogical techniques, materials, and resources in a blended/online/hybrid course delivery
- Application of online student tracking systems
- Competence in the use of web-based course administrative tools designed and supported by the University (Brightspace), as well as Connect, LearnSmart and similar eLearning platforms
- 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
- Clear comprehension of multi-section teaching
- Commitment to responsible time management (e.g. course structuring, punctuality for lectures)
- Cover letter
- Current resume
- Course/performance evaluations
- At least two reference letters
Nice To Haves
- Members with seniority can provide seniority date in the application questionnaire.
Responsibilities
- Scheduled contact time with students
- Preparation of lectures
- Student consultation
- Marking and grading
- Course administration, including grade appeals and cases of academic dishonesty
- Work closely with BUFA course coordinator in multi-section courses or with the Hispanic and Latin American Studies Program Coordinator for single-section courses
- Supervise/mentor the TA assigned to their section
- Active participation in curriculum development
- Sharing of responsibilities in careful test preparation
- Student assessment
- Prompt and accurate marking
- Participate in required committee marking including on-line activities, mid-term and final exams
- Responsible time management (e.g. course structuring, punctuality for lectures)
- Availability for individual consultation with students (office hours 1.5 hours per section per week required)
- Proctoring exams
Benefits
- Flexible Work Arrangement Policy
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
