MLLC Language Facilitator

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Post End Date:

May 25, 2026 at 11:59 PM

This job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the Part-Time Contract Positions (Employee Group)Qualifications:

• PhD/ABD in a field of German Studies. Native or near native knowledge of German and native or near native knowledge of one of the following languages: French, Italian or Spanish.
• Ability to work alone without immediate supervision.
• Experience with course coordination or academic program coordination.
• Ability to work with web-based pedagogical technology, materials and resources (including textbook instructional platform, etc.). Competence in the use of email, Brightspace, internet, common office software (e.g., Word, Excel) and multi-media equipment. 
• An in-depth knowledge of the challenges of language learning and teaching is essential 
• Knowledge and experience in experiential learning and community engaged learning

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate PTIs

• Organize and run the PTI orientation with the assistance of the Departmental Admin Assistant and Chair

• Proctor exams if required

• Address student concerns and questions

• Vet and order textbooks

• Work with and modify open access course materials as required

• Gather and evaluate pedagogical materials for Department programs

• Build on the current efforts of ITAL and GERM to share courses with other universities and to explore new opportunities for ITAL and GERM, including for HILA

• Communicate deadlines for exams, submission of final grades and other related tasks to PTIs and ensure that the deadlines are met

• Assist PTIs with construction of course Brightspace sites

• Review and proof-read exams and tests

• Organize and coordinate conversation hour for all MLLC programs

• Prepare for and attend Fall Preview and Spring Open House

• Organize and support Spring language course delivery

• Assist Chair to address linguistic needs of students from the Goodman School of Business students enrolled in the ESB dual degree programs.
• Other academic related administrative duties as required.

Rate of pay:

$27.50/hour

Total hours: 192

Applications

Please include:

•  a cover letter

• a current resume

• at least two reference letters

We are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where possible as outlined in our Flexible Work Arrangement Policy. As a student-centered organization, all employees are required to work on campus as needed.

Brock University is committed to creating a respectful and equitable workplace. We strive to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion in our work and learning environments. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, Indigenous Peoples, people who identify as Black, African and/or Caribbean, as racialized and/or as from ethnic and cultural minority groups, and other underrepresented demographic groups at Brock and in the Niagara region. Brock also recognizes intersectionality and the interconnected identities, histories, and experiences of these aforementioned groups.

We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, and we accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process, as outlined in our Employment Accommodation Policy and consistent with the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code. Please contact [email protected]  if you require a disability related accommodation so we can ensure your participation needs are met.

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We appreciate all applications received. Candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted.

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