Flexible EAL Instructor for Academic English

Mount Royal University; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 43,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Mount Royal University in Calgary, Alberta, invites applications for Flexible EAL Instructors for Fall 2026 and future teaching assignments. The role involves providing English language instruction to domestic and international adult learners in the LEAP program, with lesson design aligned to curricula and outcomes.

The instructor will use inclusive practices and educational technologies to support language development, intercultural competence, and readiness for post-secondary study.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Five or more years of experience teaching English as an Additional Language to adult learners in a post-secondary institution.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current English language teaching methodologies and approaches.
• Strong knowledge of and experience with language assessment.
• Experience teaching academic English across a range of proficiency levels.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of an academic team.
• Proficiency with learning management systems, Google Workspace, and educational technologies that support language learning.
• Demonstrated intercultural communicative competence and experience working effectively with culturally and linguistically diverse learners.
• Knowledge of inclusive teaching practices and principles of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver lesson plans aligned with course syllabi, curricular outcomes, and program expectations.
• Provide engaging, student-centred instruction that supports academic language development, intercultural communicative competence, and preparation for post-secondary study.
• Deliver in-person and/or technology-mediated instruction using appropriate teaching methodologies, educational technologies, and assigned course materials.
• Adapt instructional approaches, learning activities, and resources to respond to the diverse linguistic, cultural, educational, and individual needs of adult learners.
• Clearly communicate learning objectives, academic expectations, and relevant institutional and program policies and procedures.
• Provide supplemental instructional support to students during designated office hours.
• Develop or source copyright-compliant supplementary resources and maintain course content within the Learning Management System.
• Set up and manage digital tools and learning platforms required for course delivery.
• Contribute to the maintenance of course syllabi and instructional resources.
• Develop and administer formative assessments to monitor student progress and inform instructional decisions.
• Administer program summative assessments in accordance with established exam protocols and secure delivery practices.
• Evaluate student achievement of course objectives and accurately record and report grades.
• Collaborate with the academic team in the review of assessments.
• Maintain accurate attendance, assessment, and course records in accordance with program and institutional requirements.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support consistency and quality of program delivery.
• Participate in required team meetings and discussions related to student progress, teaching practices, and program delivery.
• Contribute to curriculum, assessment, syllabus, and instructional-material development when assigned.
• Perform other related duties associated with the teaching assignment.

Skills

EAL instruction

Adult language education

Curriculum design

Assessment knowledge

Intercultural competence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Google Workspace

Learning management systems

Job description

Mount Royal University in Calgary, Alberta, invites applications for Flexible EAL Instructors for Fall 2026 and future teaching assignments. The role involves providing English language instruction to domestic and international adult learners in the LEAP program, with lesson design aligned to curricula and outcomes.

The instructor will use inclusive practices and educational technologies to support language development, intercultural competence, and readiness for post-secondary study.