APTPUO - Winter 2027 - ESL 2221- A

University of Ottawa; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Ottawa invites applications for a Part-Time Language Instructor (ILOB) to teach ESL 2221 Intermediate Reading and Writing online during the 2027 Winter Semester. The appointment is paid on an hourly basis and conducted through OLBI (Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute).

Course runs Jan 25–Mar 3, 2027, Mondays and Wednesdays 12:00–13:30, with 15 work hours per week. Compensation follows OLBI personnel language course rates and is delivered online.

Qualifications

• B.A. with specialization in L2 English or Higher Certificate in L2 English Teaching.
• Two years of ESL teaching experience at college/university level.
• Experience teaching this course or an equivalent ESL course.

Responsibilities

• Teach ESL 2221 Intermediate Reading and Writing.
• Deliver online instruction via virtual mode.
• Adapt materials for heterogeneous student groups.

Skills

ESL teaching

Education

B.A. or Higher Certificate in L2 English Teaching

Job description

Posting Reason:

New Position

Location:

Main Campus

Academic Period:

2027 Winter Semester

Faculty:

Faculté des arts / Faculty of Arts

Academic Unit:

Institut des langues officielles et du bilinguisme \ Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute (OLBI)

Course Title:

Intermediate Reading and Writing

Course Code:

ESL 2221

Section:

A

Course Description:

Development of reading skills and strategies as a basis for writing a variety of university workplace texts (memos, email, summaries) at the paragraph level. Refinement of grammatical and vocabulary knowledge for the university context.

From January 25 to March 3, 2027 (no courses during reading week); Monday and Wednesday 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Please note that this course is given online (virtual mode).

Posting limited to:

Instructeur de langue à temps partiel (ILOB) / Part-Time Language Instructor (OLBI)

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):

2026/10/01

Expected Enrolment:

20

Approval date:

2026/10/01

Number of credits:

0

Work Hours:

15

Hourly Rate:

ILOB - Cours de langue au personnel / OLBI - Personnel Language Courses: $115.43 (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:

D

Posting type:

Régulier / Regular

Language of instruction:

Anglais | English

Competence in second language:

N/A

Course Schedule:

Lundi | Monday 12:00-13:30 Mercredi | Wednesday 12:00-13:30 -

Requirements:

Please note that this course is given online (virtual mode).

B.A. with specialization in a field relevant to the teaching of L2 English or Higher Certificate in L2 English Teaching. Two years of experience teaching ESL at the college and/or university level. Previous experience teaching this course or an equivalent ESL course. Experience with heterogeneous group.

An acceptable level of education/experience may be considered equivalent to the required training and/or demonstrated experience. If you are invited to continue the selection process, please let us know of any accommodations you may require. The information you send us will be treated with respect and confidentiality. Employees are required by provincial legislation to successfully complete all legislated mandatory training. The list of courses may be amended by provincial legislation.

Additional Information and/or Comments:

Online

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.