Course Instructor - World Languages 2026

University of Ottawa

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Location
ottawa, on, Canada
Posted
July 09, 2026

Job Description

Join the Faculty of Arts at Main Campus, Ottawa, as a Course Instructor for World Languages in Contact. Explore language diversity through media, politics, and intercultural translation in a 39-hour weekly role.

The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures seeks a qualified instructor for the Fall 2026 semester. Candidates must hold a PhD in world languages and literatures and have experience in teaching. Key skills include expertise in linguistic diversity and minor languages, as well as knowledge of language politics and media influence.

Key Responsibilities:
• Teach language relations and minority language topics
• Discuss languages in media and popular culture
• Explore histories of languages and dialects
• Analyze language politics and policies
• Guide students in intercultural translation

Requirements:
• PhD in world languages and literatures or equivalent
• Previous university teaching experie...