Instructor MLLC 1P92 Winter D3

Brock University • St. Catharines, ON

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Brock University is seeking an Instructor for Modern Cultures of Europe (MLLC 1P92) for the Winter D3 term. This is a full course position with a nominal duration of 390 hours. The mode of delivery will be face-to-face. The instructor will be responsible for preparing the course outline, being available for student consultations (1.5 hours per section per week), and proctoring exams. The successful candidate will also work closely with the Chair of Modern Languages, Literatures and Culture.

Requirements

• Graduate degree (PhD or PhD abd) in a related field in the Humanities.
• A record of sustained successful teaching of culture and art courses at a University level.
• Native or near native fluency in English.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the cultural history of Western societies from the 18th century to the early 20th century and how it is reflected and traced through cultural practices and various art forms in France, Germany, Italy, and the Iberian Peninsula.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the social, political, religious, literary, cultural and historical bases of these Western societies and how they are reflected and traced through cultural practices and various art forms.
• Has successfully taught a course in Cultural Studies with a broad survey of the visual and cultural practices (art, literature, music, and other performing arts) of Western Europe (France, Germany, Italy, and the Iberian Peninsula) through an interdisciplinary perspective.
• Has demonstrated teaching competence through previous course evaluations.
• Ability to work alone without immediate direct supervision.
• Competence in the use of Brightspace; basic computer skills including word processing and database management, common office software (e.g. Word, Excel) and multi-media equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to engage in active participation in curriculum development; careful test preparation.
• Commitment to the incorporation of web-based pedagogical techniques, materials and resources in the teaching of the course.
• Commitment to responsible time management (e.g. course structuring, punctuality for lectures).

Responsibilities

• Preparation of course outline.
• Availability for individual consultation with students (office hours 1.5 hours per section per week required).
• Proctoring exams.
• Work closely with the Chair of Modern Languages, Literatures and Culture.
• Incorporation of web-based pedagogical techniques, materials and resources in the teaching of the course.
• Active participation in curriculum development.
• Careful test preparation.
• Responsible time management (e.g. course structuring, punctuality for lectures).

Benefits

• Compensation: Effective September 1, 2026 - $7,887.59 per half course (195 hours nominally)
• Compensation: Effective September 1, 2026 - $15,775.20 per full course (390 hours nominally)
• Flexible work arrangements where possible as outlined in our Flexible Work Arrangement Policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree