APTPUO - Winter 2027 - ESL3441-A

University of Ottawa; United States; Remote; USD 131,000 - 186,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Ottawa is seeking a Part-Time Language Instructor (OLBI) to teach ESL 3441, Advanced Reading and Writing, at the Main Campus for the 2027 Winter Semester. Candidates should hold a BA with specialization in L2 English or a Higher Certificate in L2 English Teaching and have two years of ESL teaching experience at college or university level.

Teaching will follow the Tue/Thu 12:00–13:30 schedule, with online delivery as noted, and involves working with heterogeneous groups in an

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with specialization in teaching 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.
• Experience with heterogeneous groups.

Responsibilities

• Teach ESL 3441: Advanced Reading and Writing.
• Lead instruction in reading strategies and writing for university workplace texts.
• Manage online delivery and classroom activities during the scheduled sessions.

Skills

ESL teaching

Heterogeneous groups

Experience teaching ESL

Education

B.A. with L2 English specialization

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

Advanced: Reading and Writing

Course Code

ESL 3441

Section

A

Course Description

Refinement of reading skills and strategies with regards to a variety of different types of extended texts relevant to the university workplace such as reports. Introduction to critical reading and analysis of idea development. Practice in recognizing tone, intent, bias, and attitude. Development and organization of expository prose in English of the workplace in formal and informal registers. Practice in achieving appropriateness and accuracy of expression; vocabulary development.

From March 9 to April 8, 2027; Tuesday and Thursday 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

Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD)

2026/11/01

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

Mardi | Tuesday 12:00-13:30 Jeudi | Thursday 12:00-13:30 -

Requirements

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.