Instructor(s), English Language Learning (Updated)

Vancouver Island University; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Canada is seeking instructors for English programs. Candidates must have a Master's Degree and demonstrate significant teaching experience. The role involves teaching in various formats including face-to-face and online, attending faculty meetings, and ongoing professional development. The institution offers a supportive environment with numerous employee benefits and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit plan

Paid holiday time

Professional development opportunities

Desirable pension plan

Well-being initiatives

Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an accredited institution required.
• Minimum 1000 hours teaching adult ELL and/or EFL.
• Must demonstrate commitment to ongoing professional training.

Responsibilities

• Teach a variety of courses in English programs.
• Attend faculty meetings and engage in program initiatives.
• Integrate basic computer skills into instruction.

Skills

Teaching English as an additional language

Computer application familiarity

Native-level competency in English

Education

Master's Degree

TESL Canada criteria equivalent to Professional Standard One

Job description

Duties

• Instructors may be required to teach in a variety of courses and/or programs, including multi-level English for Academic Purposes, and English for General Purposes.
• Instructors may be assigned to teach in International Academic Support, ELL Learning Centre or provide instructional ELL support.
• Instructors are expected to attend faculty meetings and 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 any of these environments.
• Instructors are expected to integrate basic computer skills into instruction. Varied term and auxiliary positions may be available throughout the year.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must have a Master's Degree from an appropriately accredited institution. Applicants with exceptional demonstrated experience or a unique combination of education and experience may be considered. Only candidates with a Master's Degree can be assigned the full slate of positions in the ELL department.

• Applicants must meet TESL Canada criteria equivalent to Professional Standard One (Permanent) and have teaching English as an additional language training and qualifications through an accredited institution with recent documented experience (minimum 1000 hours) teaching adult ELL and/or EFL.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a related field from an appropriately accredited institution. ELL teaching experience at Vancouver Island University. Additional language learning experience. International experience.

VIU is pleased to offer eligible employees a comprehensive benefit plan; ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a desirable pension plan. As part of the VIU campus community, our employees work with supportive colleagues within an encouraging environment and are provided with the tools and training that promote learning and development. The perks of VIU employment are multiple, and include well-being initiatives and services, strategic discounts, and flexible work opportunities.

Note

• Short-listed candidates must provide original transcripts, or applicable original certifications at time of interview.
• All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
• Vancouver Island University (VIU) is collectively committed to building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment for faculty, staff, and students. In our journey towards greater diversity, we invite applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all gender identities and sexual orientations who bring value to the VIU community through their lived experiences. We encourage members of all equity-seeking groups to self-identify within their application cover letter. When a candidate voluntarily discloses this information in their cover letter, the information will be used only for the fulfillment of the career opportunity. Disclosure and/or self-identification with an equity-seeking group will not lead to advantageous treatment of a candidate who is not qualified.