ESL Instructor - IELP Core

Brock University; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Brock University is seeking a part-time ESL instructor under CUPE4207-3 for the 2026 fall term. The position runs from September 9, 2026 to December 16, 2026, with nominal hours up to 130 and compensation per CUPE 4207 Unit 3 collective agreement.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor degree and a TESL certificate; master’s level qualifications are considered. The successful candidate will teach courses as assigned, prepare syllabi and lesson plans, assess student work, and participate in

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree and TESL Certificate with a supervised practicum; Master’s level qualifications in related areas (e.g. Applied Linguistics, English, Languages) will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Teach all scheduled courses; prepare syllabi and lesson plans aligned with learning outcomes.
• Mark and evaluate in-class work and maintain records.
• Attend orientation sessions, grade-review meetings, and departmental meetings; communicate professionally with colleagues.

Skills

Teaching

Lesson planning

Assessment

Education

Bachelor degree

TESL Certificate

Supervised practicum

Job description

Brock University is located on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Agreement. We are one of Canada’s outstanding comprehensive universities, where excellence and innovation thrive! Brock has been recognized as a Top Employer in Hamilton-Niagara for seven consecutive years. We have been ranked #3 as Canada’s Best Employers and top 10 as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity. For 2025, Brock has been proudly recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Company Culture, ranked seventh by Forbes in partnership with Statista. At Brock, you will find a welcoming, inclusive community and an exciting range of meaningful career opportunities. Ignite new possibilities for your career. Break through at Brock.

Post End Date: August 23, 2026 at 11:59 PM

This job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the CUPE4207-3 (Employee Group)

Nominal Hours: 130 hours Salary: $35.55-$37.88/hour (As outlined in the CUPE 4207, Unit 3 Collective Agreement) Employment: PART-TIME (9 September 2026 to 16 December 2026) Start Date: 9 September 2026

Duties

• Teaching all courses as assigned in the scheduled period of instruction.
• Preparing course syllabus and lesson plans, ensuring alignment with course and program learning outcomes.
• Marking and evaluation of in-class work and record keeping.
• Attending pre-sessional instructor orientation sessions, as well as post session grade review meeting.
• Communicating effectively and professionally with colleagues and staff.
• Attending departmental meetings.
• Participating in events such as closing ceremonies and orientation.
• Contributing to a positive work environment.

Qualifications

In most circumstances the minimum qualifications for a new non-credit appointment shall be the Bachelor degree and TESL Certificate with a supervised practicum; Master’s level qualifications in related areas – e.g. Applied Linguistics, English, Languages – shall also be taken into account; post-secondary teaching experience, especially in ESL/EFL, and particularly overseas, is very desirable.

We are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where possible as outlined in our Flexible Work Arrangement Policy. As a student-centered organization, all employees are required to work on campus as needed. Brock University is committed to creating a respectful and equitable workplace. We strive to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion in our work and learning environments.

We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, Indigenous Peoples, people who identify as Black, African and/or Caribbean, as racialized and/or as from ethnic and cultural minority groups, and other underrepresented demographic groups at Brock and in the Niagara region.

Brock also recognizes intersectionality and the interconnected identities, histories, and experiences of these aforementioned groups.

We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, and we accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process, as outlined in our Employment Accommodation Policy and consistent with the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Please contact [e-mail] if you require a disability related accommodation so we can ensure your participation needs are met.

Brock University does not use AI Technology at any stage of the recruitment process.

We appreciate all applications received. Candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Learn more about Brock University by visiting www.brocku.ca

Brock University is a comprehensive institution with rich academic programs and world-class research activity. Located in Ontario’s scenic Niagara region on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, Brock is situated in a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. With nearly 600 full-time faculty members and researchers, Brock's robust academic scope offers more than 70 undergraduate programs and 50 graduate programs in seven dynamic Faculties. The University’s 19,000 students come from across Canada and around the world. Brock’s renowned student experience is enriched by an emphasis on experiential education, as illustrated by community partnerships, volunteerism and one of Ontario's largest and most successful co-op programs. Learn more at brocku.ca.