ESL Instructor, English Language Program, Continuing Education

Job title: ESL Instructor, English Language Program, Continuing Education

Job description: Position Description

The University of Calgary has one of Canada’s largest and most successful continuing education programs. Continuing Education is an academic unit whose mission is to provide high-quality educational opportunities to lifelong learners, thereby strengthening our community and our university. Continuing Education administers more than 20,000 course enrolments per year, generating over $12 million in tuition revenues in the process.
The English Language Program provides second language learning solutions at the local and international level for individual, institutional, and business clients. High quality, customer-centred, comprehensive language programs for international adult learners are the core business of the program.

The English Language Program is looking for qualified ESL instructors for teaching and/or subbing in the fall academic semester program.

These instructional positions are non-credit teaching appointments and, as such, are contract positions without benefits (other than those required by Employment Standards).

Course details:

ESL 100 Academic Semester Courses (main campus)
September 19-December 16, 2022

• Grammar: M/W/F: 9am-1020am & T/Th: 9am-1040am
• Reading/Writing: M/W/F: 1030-12pm & T/Th: 11am-1230pm
• Speaking/Listening: M/W: 1-3pm & T/Th: 2-4pm

Program Description:

Grammar: Students will use a communicative approach to be able to identify and use target grammar in writing and speaking.

Reading/Writing: Students will use a communicative approach to be able to use reading strategies and critical thinking skills to read a variety of texts as well as improve writing skills.

Speaking/Listening: Students will use a communicative approach to improve their listening and speaking skills to communicate accurately and fluently in different English-speaking situations.

Scope of Responsibilities: * In-class delivery through communicative teaching methodology

• High reliance on cooperative learning activities
• Create effective lessons plans, develop content, learning activities, presentations, assignments, assessments

Qualifications: * A university degree and a minimum TSL Canada Level 1 Certificate

• A TSL Canada Level 2 or 3 Certificate is desirable.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience teaching adult English Learners is essential; post-secondary teaching experience is preferred. International teaching experience is desirable.
• Culturally competent and sensitive to the needs of second language learners and international students.
• Proficient in the use of email, MS Word, and MS Excel. Experience using a Learning Management System is desirable.

Compensation:

English Language Program instructors are remunerated at $44-$47/hr (hourly rate includes prep and planning).

Application Process:

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue through the selection process will be contacted.

Please submit your application online via the ‘Apply Now’ link on or before August 23, 2022.

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.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, 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. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the ( ) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources ( ).

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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