Instructor - French, Spanish and Italian

Position Overview

The Department of French, Spanish and Italian (FSI) 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 1st, 2027. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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, on-line 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.

The Department currently has 5 full-time tenured and tenure track faculty members and 3 Instructors and offers a full range of both undergraduate and graduate programs in French, Spanish and Italian. Further information about the Department can be obtained at

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.

• 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 further information, please contact the Search Committee Chair at etie