The English Language Institute is seeking an English Language Instructor for a temporary contract (May 3, 2021 to December 31, 2021).
University of Lethbridge International’s English Language Institute offers a variety of English Language programs for both students who study English as an additional language or English for Academic Purposes, as well as domestic students looking to make connections through tutoring and language partnerships.
The English Language Instructor is responsible for the delivery of courses, classes, and workshops offered by the English Language Institute (ELI). Within a framework of instruction devised, provided, and updated by the ELI, the English Language Instructor prepares lesson plans, delivers prepared lessons, and evaluates students’ work. Through the performance of their duties, the English Language Instructor is expected to develop students’ academic language proficiency, the language skills and abilities students need to acquire and use knowledge in a post-secondary setting, and students’ general language proficiency, the type of language students need for communication in social and workplace settings outside of the classroom. Within their classrooms, the English Language Instructor is also expected to create opportunities for cultural learning, increase students’ awareness of diversity and global perspectives, and establish and maintain a supportive, respectful, welcoming, and collaborative environment.
- Teach ELI programs following prepared lesson plans;
- Prepare lesson plans in accordance with the relevant program framework, curriculum documents, and department policies, procedures, and methods;
- Evaluate and provide feedback on students’ in-class work, homework, assignments, quizzes, tests, and exams;
- Support individual student learning needs outside of scheduled classroom time through in-person meetings, email, phone, and other modes and forms of communication;
- Contribute to course development;
- Participate in Semester Orientation and Placement Testing;
- Carry out administrative and record-keeping tasks associated with teaching and assessment (e.g., student’s progress reports, attendance, grades) in a timely fashion;
- Provide teaching cover in the absence of other colleagues;
- Participate in ELI Activity Program events as required;
- Participate in staff development and professional training as required;
- Participate in University, Department, and Unit meetings as required;
- Some evening class instruction may be required.
- Some online instruction may be required.
Hiring Range: $5,149.00 – $6,507.00 monthly
The position requires a minimum of an undergraduate degree from an accredited post-secondary institution, but preferably a graduate degree in TESOL, Linguistics, Education, or related discipline. Possession of or eligibility for TESL Canada’s Professional Certificate Standard One is required.
- 2 or more years of experience teaching in post-secondary English for academic purposes programs
- Online and in-person teaching experience
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