Esl Instructor (Vancouver Island University)

Matter Here: Work at Vancouver Island University as an Instructor in our English as a Second Language program.

As an ESL Instructor, you may be required to teach in a variety of courses and/or programs, including multi-level English for Academic Purposes, English for General Purposes, and Graduation Preparation. This role may also find you assigned to teach in the International Academic Support, ESL Learning Centre, or provide instructional ESL support.

You will be a regular attendee at faculty meetings and will engage in program initiatives.

Candidates must demonstrate commitment to ongoing professional training, subject currency, and institutional service.

Course delivery may be face-to-face, remote, or blended. Instructors need to be prepared to instruct in all these environments and to integrate basic computer skills into instruction.

Term Dates

• Fall: Aug 31 to Oct 24, 2023; Oct 25 to Dec 15, 2023
• Intersession: Apr 29 to Jun 20, 2024; Jun 21 to Aug 13, 2024
• Spring: Jan 4 to Feb 27, 2024; Feb 28 to Apr 19, 2024

Varied term and auxiliary potions may be available throughout the year.

Required Qualifications

• Applicants must have a master’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution.
• Applicants must also be familiar with relevant computer applications.
• Successful candidates will be either native speakers of English or able to demonstrate native-level competency; verification of fluency may be requested.
• Applicants must meet TESL Canada criteria equivalent to Professional Standard One (Permanent) and have teaching English as a Second Language training and qualifications through an accredited institution with recent documented experience (minimum 1000 hours) teaching adult ESL and/or EFL.
• Applicants with exceptional demonstrated experience or a unique combination of education and experience may be considered.

View the full position description and apply online by August 23. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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