Sessional Lecturer – Spanish for Heritage and Native Speakers I

About the role

We are seeking a Sessional Lecturer to teach SPA219H5F “Spanish for Heritage and Native Speakers I” during the Fall 2026 term. The course targets heritage and native speakers who can speak and understand Spanish but have limited written skills, and it aims to develop their grammar, vocabulary, and academic writing abilities.

Key responsibilities

• Design, prepare and deliver weekly lectures and classroom activities (Tuesdays 5‑8 pm).
• Provide out‑of‑class support through email and scheduled office hours.
• Create, administer and grade assignments, quizzes, exams and final grades.
• Maintain course records and communicate student progress.
• Coordinate optional international learning experience, including application guidance and cost information.

Required profile

• PhD in Spanish Studies (or closely related field).
• Demonstrated expertise in the specific content area of the course.
• Proven experience teaching university‑level Spanish language courses.
• Near‑native fluency in Spanish.

Required skills

What we offer

• Sessional appointment from 1 September 2026 to 31 December 2026.
• Salary rates ranging from $9,997.48 to $11,228.90 (inclusive of vacation pay, 0.5 FCE) depending on lecturer level.
• In‑person teaching environment on a university campus.