English as a Second Language Instructor, Continuing Education
Job Overview
- Company Name University of Calgary
- Job Start Date Thu, 01 Jul 2021 06:18:47 GMT
- Job Type Full Time - Permanent
- Job Source Careerjet
Job title: English as a Second Language Instructor, Continuing Education
Job description: Position Description
The English Language Program at the University of Calgary Continuing Education is currently looking for qualified ESL Instructors to teach in the Summer II Intensive Program from July 26 – August 27, 2021.
The Summer Intensive Program includes the following courses:
- General ESL: In the ELP intensive course, students will take a communicative approach to learning English. Although points of grammar will be thoroughly reviewed, students will focus mainly on the skills of speaking and listening. Students will be expected to play an active role in speaking and listening in class.
- Literature Circle: This class aims to develop students’ proficiency at integrating critical thinking skills, reading tasks, writing tasks and vocabulary development. A ‘Literature Circle’ is a structure for talking about a book with peers as the book is read together.
- Pronunciation: In this class, students will take a communicative approach to learning pronunciation. Students will improve their pronunciation by focusing on vowel sounds, consonant sounds, syllable stress, word stress, contractions, rhythm and intonation.
- Vocabulary and idioms: In this class, students will take a communicative approach to learning vocabulary. Students will study new vocabulary in context, as well as learn a variety of natural English expressions to be used in conversation.
We are looking for instructors with a minimum TSL Level 1 Certificate or equivalent.
We offer competitive compensation : $42 / contact hour.
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Application Deadline: July 13, 2021.
The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide in line with the foundational goals of , committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.
The University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)
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About the University of Calgary
The University of Calgary is Canada’s leading next-generation university – a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation’s most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canada’s top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit .
The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide in line with the foundational goals of , committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.
The University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their professional success while they are here. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
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