APTPUO - Fall 2026 - Part-time Professor/English Language Development Instructor - ESL 0160 F30[...]

University-of-Ottaw; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 165,000 - 186,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Ottawa's Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute (OLBI) seeks a Part-Time Language Instructor to lead the ESL component of the STEP program for undergraduates from Universidad del Atlántico. In-person instruction at OLBI, seven-week course, November 2–December 18, 2026, Tue/Thu 10:00–13:00, with collaboration across TEFL methodology.

The role requires a Master’s in SLA/TESL or related field with two years ESL teaching at college/university level, TESL certification, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in second language teaching, TESL or related discipline.
• Two years of ESL teaching at the college/university level.
• TESL Certification or equivalent.
• Experience with team-teaching.

Responsibilities

• Lead the English Language Development stream of the STEP for undergrad students.
• Design and deliver interactive lessons to develop speaking, listening, and presentation skills.
• Collaborate with the instructor and teaching assistant in TEFL Methodology and Language Enrichment components.
• Ensure language development reinforces teaching methodology throughout the program.

Education

Master's degree in second language teaching, TESL or related discipline

Job description

Posting Reason:New PositionLocation:Main CampusAcademic Period:2026 Fall SemesterFaculty:Faculté des arts / Faculty of ArtsAcademic Unit:Institut des langues officielles et du bilinguisme \\ Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute (OLBI)Course Title:Student Teaching in English Program (STEP)Course Code:ESL 160Section:F300Course Description:Lead the English Language Development stream of the Student Teaching in English Program (STEP) for undergraduate students from Universidad del Atlántico, delivered at the University of Ottawa's Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute (OLBI).This seven-week component builds communicative confidence and cultural fluency through immersive, task-based learning in Canadian social, campus, community, and academic contexts. The instructor will design and deliver interactive lessons that develop speaking, listening, presentation, interview, comparison, and reflective communication skills, culminating in a capstone project. The role requires close collaboration with the instructor and teaching assistant in the TEFL Methodology and Language Enrichment components of the program so that language development and teaching methodology reinforce one another throughout the program.Comments: This course is offered exclusively on the University of Ottawa campus and requires in-person instruction.Course Dates: November 2 - December 18, 2026Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00 - 13:00Posting limited to:Instructeur de langue à temps partiel (ILOB) / Part-Time Language Instructor (OLBI)Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):2026/08/18Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD):2026/09/18Expected Enrolment:25Approval date:2026/08/18Number of credits:0Work Hours:42Hourly Rate:ILOB -EIP/PIF/UoPal / OLBI - EIP/PIF/UoPal: $128.45 (2024-2025)The academic year starts on September 1 and ends on August 31.These rates do not included vacation pay nor statutory pay.These rates will be applied until a new collective agreement is ratified. Retro will be paid after the ratification.Course type:BPosting type:Régulier / RegularLanguage of instruction:Anglais | EnglishCompetence in second language:N/ACourse Schedule:Mardi | Tuesday 10:00-13:00 Jeudi | Thursday 10:00-13:00 -Requirements:APTPUO: An acceptable level of education/experience could be viewed as being equiv. to the educational required and/or demonstrated experience. If you are invited to continue the selection process, please notify us of any adaptive measures you might require. Information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence. Employees are required under provincial law to success. complete all mandatory legislated training. The list of training may be modified by provincial law.Master's degree in second language teaching, TESL or related discipline. Two years of experience teaching ESL at the college/university level. Previous experience teaching this course or an equivalent ESL course. Experience with team-teaching. TESL Certification or equivalent.Additional Information and/or Comments:An acceptable level of education and/or experience could be viewed as being equivalent to the educational required and/or demonstrated experience. If you are invited to continue the selection process, please notify us of any adaptive measures you might require. Information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence. Employees are required under provincial law to successfully complete all mandatory legislated training. The list of training may be modified by provincial law.The hiring process will be governed by the current APTPUO collective agreements; you can click here for the main unit , here for the OLBI unit , or here for the Toronto/Windsor unit to find out more.The University of Ottawa embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are passionate about our people and committed to employment equity. We foster a culture of respect, teamwork and inclusion, where collaboration, innovation, and creativity fuel our quest for research and teaching excellence. While all qualified persons are invited to apply, we welcome applications from qualified Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and LGBTQIA2S+ persons. The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible, barrier-free work environment. The University is also committed to working with applicants with disabilities requesting accommodation during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes. Applicants with disabilities may contact [e-mail] to communicate the accommodation need. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as defined in Policy 129 – Covid-19 Vaccination. This policy was suspended effective May 1, 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts.