ELS Assistant Lecturer

While this position welcomes applications from individuals external to the University, current Academic Teaching Staff are first notified of available positions and will receive first consideration in accordance with the terms of Schedule D of the Academic Collective Agreement prior to considering external candidates.  Please indicate your internal status using the "Advertisement" drop down menu when applying.

The English Language School at the Faculty of Education invites applications for a 12-month appointment. This appointment will involve the teaching of a minimum of one 3-credit course (ATS, Schedule D, Term) in English for Academic Purposes along with other courses to be assigned. These courses will either be taught in person or in an online format. In addition to teaching at least one EAP 3-credit course, we are looking for an individual/individuals who can add capacity in delivering courses in potential key growth areas for the School: English Medium Instruction, English for Nursing, English for Science and Technology, EAP 550, EAP 135, English Foundations and the Student Engagement Centre, as well as providing stability and expertise in our core academic programming . Recent experience in curriculum development is desirable. Flexibility is an asset.

In striving to create an inclusive, supportive community dedicated to creating evidence-based English language learning and professional development experiences, the ELS values the following core characteristics in all its instructors: 1) Flexibility, 2) Commitment to Service, 3) Collegiality and 4) Pursuit of Professional Development Opportunities.  Our primary goal is to achieve academic excellence in all ELS programs through the enhancement of the entire learning environment and the continuous pursuit of professionalism of faculty and staff.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), or Applied Linguistics; and
• Recent experience teaching in university teaching at the undergraduate level. 

Skills and Competencies

• Extensive experience teaching English language in a post-secondary setting
• Extensive working knowledge of intercultural relations and environments, cultural sensitivity, and international students
• Ability to employ varied English language instructional approaches informed by current research
• Ability to design, select and administer effective formative language assessments
• Excellent knowledge of grammatical and phonological systems of English
• Demonstrated ability to effectively implement the curriculum
• Superior interpersonal skills including the ability to listen and communicate effectively and sensitively, problem solve, negotiate, and an ability to counsel distressed or difficult students
• Excellent communication skills, including very strong public speaking, presentation, and writing skills; ability to adapt communication style and to collaborate with colleagues
• Ability to maintain and foster a collegial and professional environment
• Critical thinking and organizational ability
• Technically proficient in the computer environment and a working knowledge of various applications.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and achievements, and in accordance with the Academic Teaching Staff (ATS) Agreement for a full-time "Term" appointment. Salary range is $63,152 to $91,224 per annum.

Interested individuals are asked to submit a letter of application, a resume outlining qualifications, related work experience, and the names and contact information of three references addressed to Dr. Donald Mason, Director, ELS.  Be advised, only those selected for consideration will be contacted and proof of relevant certifications will be required.  

To assist the University in complying with mandatory reporting requirements of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (R203(3) (e)), please include the first digit of your Canadian Social Insurance Number in your application. If you do not have a Canadian Social Insurance Number, please indicate this in your application

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.