Graduate Degree (PhD or PhD abd ) in an area of Spanish and/or Latin American Studies with a record of sustained successful teaching of Spanish and/or Latin American literatures and cultures at the university level. Strong knowledge of social, political and cultural history of the Spanish conquest and Latin American colonization . Native or near native fluency in English and Spanish.
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; active participation in curriculum development; sharing of responsibilities in careful test preparation; student assessment; prompt and accurate marking. Commitment to participate in required committee marking including on-line activities, mid-term and final exams.
Experience in computer-based instruction, and 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, as well as Connect, LearnSmart, Brightspace, and similar eLearning platforms.
Commitment to 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 ) and proctoring exams.
Applications
Please include a cover letter, a current resume, course/performance evaluations, and at least two reference letters. Members with seniority can provide seniority date in the application questionnaire. Assure to include all required documentation.
Please Note
Positions listed on this posting are subject to course enrolments and budgetary approval.
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Members shall not accept any appointment which, taken together with all other appointments at the University, would cause the member to exceed the maximum number of regular hours (i.e., not overtime hours) allowable in a work week under the Employment Standards Act, as amended from time to time.
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Benefits
Effective September 1, 2026 - $7,887.59 per half course (195 hours nominally)Effective September 1, 2026 - $15,775.20 per full course (390 hours nominally)Please note: Instructors who are employed in a 2-hour/week lecture, or the equivalent of a 2-hour/week lecture, are responsible for the first hour of seminar/lab in each course.Vision insurance
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Post End Date:
June 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM
This job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the CUPE4207-1 (Employee Group) Title of Course: Conquest and Colonization
SPAN 1 P 9 5 2 LEC 1 M 1 1 00-1 4 00
Please Note: The mode of delivery for this course will be face to face during the term.
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