Job Description

The Department of Modern Languages at the University of Prince Edward Island invites applications for part-time student positions for Fall and Winter semesters 2025-2026. We are seeking students with competency in French and Spanish to run our Spanish Labs (for Spanish 1010 and 1020), French labs (for French 1210 and French 1220), 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
• Assisting professors in language lab learning activities for beginners and proctoring virtual lab work.
• With the aid of a marking template, scanning assignments to provide feedback on preliminary grade recommendations.
• For French Conversation classes, planning activities which encourage oral skill development and student participation.

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.

Priority will be given to University of Prince Edward Island students in accordance with Recruitment, Selection, Hiring and Employment Policies and the Procedures manual.
TERM: September 3, 2025 - April 30, 2026
HOURS: Up to 10 hours per week
SALARY: $16.00 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay
CLOSING DATE: August 27, 2025
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 posted on the UPEI Human Resources website ( ). Applications will not be accepted via email.
If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, McDougall Hall (Room 213), 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, .
Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.