Instructor - French, Spanish and Italian

Instructor I – French, Spanish and Italian

Position number: 37754

Term: 2 years, non‑renewable

Department:
French, Spanish and Italian (FSI)

Faculty of Arts

Full‑time:
Yes

Permanent:
Yes

Start date:

January 1, 2027

Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The Department of French, Spanish and Italian invites applications for a non‑renewable term position of two (2) years at the rank of Instructor I in Spanish with a specialization in foreign language teaching, Spanish and/or Latin American literatures and cultures, commencing on January 1 st , 2027.

The Department seeks an emerging scholar with a commitment to excellence in teaching and pedagogical development. Exceptional candidates at any rank will be considered. Preference will be given to those with teaching experience and a Ph.D. (preferred), M.A., or other distinguishing attributes in Spanish language, Spanish and/or Latin American literatures and cultures, with native or near native fluency in Spanish, as well as a good command of English.

Duties may include undergraduate teaching, including live lecture, online and distance delivery formats, pedagogical/course development and assessment, and service‑related activities. The successful candidate will have a track record of outstanding teaching contributions and course development and will exhibit evidence of the ability to work in a collaborative environment.

Further information about the Department can be obtained at

Additional Information:

The Department of French, Spanish and Italian is committed to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion. To enhance our department and create role models for a diverse population of students, we particularly invite application from those who can support and enhance our diversity, including Indigenous peoples, women, racially marginalized persons, persons with disabilities, persons of marginalized sexualities and genders, and those committed to a diverse environment.

We encourage you to self‑identify aspects of your identity that position you to bring currently under‑represented viewpoints, expertise and forms of excellence to this role.

Application Materials:

• Cover letter (1‑2 pages) stating how the candidate’s qualifications match the requirements of the position and indicating the status of the candidate with respect to Canadian citizenship/permanent residency.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Teaching dossier: teaching statement, including statement about working with a diverse student body and contributions or potential contribution to advancing a culture of equity and inclusion, teaching interests (2‑3 pages), sample of course syllabi, teaching evaluations (if available).
• Three confidential letters of reference sent directly by the referees to the Chair of the Hiring Committee by the Final date to receive applications.

For more information please contact: Étienne‑Marie Lassi – Etie

If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact U or 204‑474‑7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of "The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act" (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.

The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community, including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2

SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).