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Part‑Time Academic Posting: French (Italian Studies)

Posted by French (Italian Studies) on August 16, 2017 in Job Postings

PART-TIME ACADEMIC POSTING
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4H6

POSTING DATE: 16 August 2017
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 26 August 2017
POSITION: Part-Time Academic (1 September 2017-31 December 2017)
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: French (Italian Studies)
PAY RATE: Per the CUPE Collective Agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT:
A part-time academic instructor is needed to teach Italian 1010.06 (02) for the fall term of the 2017-2018 academic year (1 September 2017-31 December 2017).
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The selected applicant will teach the beginner components of Italian grammar (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) to students who have no background in Italian. As instructor, the candidate will be responsible for all aspects of teaching and administering the class, including lectures, test preparation, evaluation and electronic submission of grades. Instructors are expected to maintain reliable and constant communication with the administration of the Department, to be available for two hours per week for consultation with students, and to have students fill out the evaluation questionnaire at the end of the course.Ìý Instructors report to the Chairperson of the Department.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:
At least a Master's degree in Italian, plus previous teaching experience. Native or near-native competence in Italian. There is a requirement for an interview for all candidates who have not previously been interviewed for a position at the 1010 or above level, who have never held a full time position in the department or who are not retired faculty. Any candidate has a right to be re-interviewed for each new hiring cycle but must specifically request this. In addition to a letter of application, candidates may submit any supporting document they deem relevant, such as a CV, student evaluations, etc. Interviews will be conducted face to face or, exceptionally, by telephone.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE TO:
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Dr. Raymond Mopoho
Acting Chairperson
French Department
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Halifax, N.S. B3H 4P9
Fax: 494-1626

All offers of employment as a part-time academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.
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Â鶹´«Ã½ is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The University encourages applications from Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.
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