Student Laboratory Assistant (Up to 6 Positions) - Department of Modern Languages - Faculty of Arts

Competition Number:
98S26
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Modern Languages
Position:
Student Laboratory Assistant (Up to 6 Positions)
Contract:
Hours of Work:
Up to 4 hours per week
Salary:

$18.70 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay

Term:

September 8, 2026 to April 30, 2027

The Department of Modern Languages at the University of Prince Edward Island invites applications for part-time student positions for Fall and Winter semesters 2026-2027. We are seeking students with competency in French and Spanish to run our Spanish Labs (for Spanish 1010 and 1020), French labs (for French 1010 and French 1020), as well as upper-level students in French to run French Conversation sessions for our lower-level French courses (French 2210 and French 2220).

Please note that both the Labs and Conversation sessions are to be conducted in person.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Attending training and orientation sessions
  • Using various software programs in the running of the language lab
  • For French conversation: creating pedagogical content to motivate students to express themselves orally on a variety of topics
  • Evaluate students’ abilities according to a template and provide an evaluation to the professor at the end of each semester

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Spanish labs: preference will be given to students completing a major or minor in Spanish and/or who demonstrate a high level of competency with the Spanish language
  • French labs and Conversation: preference will be given to students completing a major or minor in French and/or who demonstrate a high level of competency with the French language
  • Strong interpersonal skills are required
  • Reliability and dependability are a must

Priority will be given to University of Prince Edward Island students in accordance with Recruitment, Selection, Hiring and Employment Policies and the Procedures manual.
 

Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link below.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number 902-894-2895.

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, hrofficer@upei.ca. Applications will not be accepted via email.

Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.

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