Job Description

JOB POSTING

INSTRUCTOR

World Languages - Mandarin

The Division of Continuing Studies at the University of Victoria invites applications for instructors for select Mandarin language conversation courses. These classes are part of our World Languages offerings, which are non-credit language courses that focus on real-world communication for working professionals and members of the community.

Currently, we are seeking instructors for the

evening sections of Mandarin: Level 1, January 2026 term

. Each of these sections are offered two hours a week over ten weeks in an

online

format.

This posting requires native-level fluency in Mandarin and previous language teaching experience in a classroom setting for adult learners. We are especially interested in candidates with experience teaching Mandarin in the adult education post-secondary context. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree or equivalent in the field of Mandarin language or literature, or in the field of education (or an equivalent combination of an undergraduate degree in another area plus related experience).

Preferred requirements

Applicants should have:

Native-level fluency in Mandarin (CEFR C2 or equivalent) a bachelor's degree in Mandarin language, literature or in the field of education a minimum of three years' language teaching experience, ideally in the field of adult continuing education

Please submit a resume with a letter of intent and two references to:

Philippe Provencher, Program Coordinator

Division of Continuing Studies

University of Victoria

Languages.Coordinator@uvic.ca

For further information

about the World Languages, please visit https://continuingstudies.uvic.ca/languages-and- travel/topics/world-languages.

Please note: All positions are subject to meeting minimum enrollment requirements

Equity statement

The University of Victoria is an equity employer and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities,

members of visible minorities, Aboriginal Peoples, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may

contribute to the further diversification of the University. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however,

in accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $65.00 per hour

Benefits:

Work from home
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:

teaching: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: Remote