Part-Time Academic; ARBC Introduction to Arabic , Section - Fall

A part-time academic is required to teach ARBC Introduction to Arabic I (Section
1) – Fall Term 2026 (September 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026).

Currently Scheduled: TR .

ARBC
1021 is an introductory Arabic language (Modern Standard Arabic – MSA) class meant for absolute beginners. In this class students will learn to write with Arabic characters, to read simple original texts in Arabic, and to use the basic components of Arabic grammar and basic daily vocabulary. The instructor will prepare the students for the second half of the introductory class offered in the Winter.

The textbook used for this class is “Mastering Arabic I” (by Jane Wightwick and Mahmoud Gaafar, 2015 edition).

The part-time academic will be responsible for all aspects of teaching and administering the class, including admission, 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.

This position reports to the Chairperson of the department.

Qualifications/Requirements of Position

Applicants should have native or near-native fluency in English and Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and possess a graduate degree or other academic and/or professional qualifications deemed suitable for teaching the class.

Candidates should demonstrate strong teaching skills, including communicative and student-centered language teaching approaches, grammar instruction, commitment to student learning, and a strong sense of personal responsibility. Previous teaching experience at the post-secondary level will be an asset.

Salary Range/Pay Rate

Per CUPE Collective Agreement

Additional Information

All offers of employment as a Part-Time Academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2

SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above.