Concordia University of Edmonton (CUE) is a community of learning grounded in scholarship and academic freedom, preparing students to be independent thinkers, ethical leaders, and citizens for the common good. CUE is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for work, study, and living. We actively promote dignity for all, rejecting action and language that are harmful to mutual respect.
CUE is situated on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River in Edmonton’s historic Highlands neighborhood. Supporting a student body of close to 3,000, we are known for our small class sizes and excellence in teaching. These features, and our diverse student population, provide an excellent opportunity for engaging with students in a sustained and nurturing way unique within the Canadian university system. CUE is an institution that values research in the sciences, social sciences, humanities, and management.
The Department of Literature and Language invites applications for a Sessional Instructor in Spanish Language Acquisition to teach undergraduate Spanish language courses during the 2026-2027 academic year. The successful candidate will teach beginner level Spanish language courses (101-102).
Course descriptions can also be found at the following link: https://concordia.ab.ca/student-services/registrar/academic-calendar/2026-2027/14-0-course-descriptions/
Please note, this opportunity is available to begin August 27, 2026.
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Chair, Literature and Language, the Sessional Instructor’s responsibilities include:
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Teaching assigned undergraduate Spanish language acquisition courses,
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develop and deliver engaging, student-centered instruction,
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assess student performance and provide timely feedback,
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maintain accurate records and submit final grades according to university policies,
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participate in departmental meetings and course coordination activities as required.
Qualifications
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Doctoral or master's degree in a field related to Spanish language acquisition, including but not limited to
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Spanish as a Second Language
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Second Language Acquisition
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Language Education
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Cultural Studies (i.e.. Literature, translation, philosophy, film studies)
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Native or near-native proficiency in Spanish.
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Demonstrated teaching effectiveness or strong potential for high-quality undergraduate and/or graduate instruction.
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Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in an academic environment.
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Willingness and ability to take on academic administrative duties.
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Prior teaching experience is preferred.
Interest and Applications:
Please forward all documents to the Department Chair and the Modern Languages Coordinator.
Application package must include:
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A cover letter.
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Current curriculum vitae, including a list of refereed publications.
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Official transcripts of all graduate-level courses.
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A teaching portfolio including a statement on teaching philosophy.
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A research statement.
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Recent student evaluations of university teaching (if applicable).
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A statement describing past experience in activities that promote diversity and inclusion, broadly understood, and/or plans to make future contributions.
The successful candidate must be able to pass a satisfactory Criminal Records Check and must be eligible to work in Canada.
Closing Date: Application review will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Concordia University of Edmonton encourages applications from members of racialized groups, visible minorities, First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, women, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and others who may support a diversity of perspectives at CUE. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
