Job Description

Description:

Job Title:

ELP Instructor

Program Name:

Spring Explore /June Intensive

Summer Explore /July Intensive

Course Name:

English Levels 1-5

Course Number:

EEXP -42001, EEXP-42002, EEXP-42003, EEXP-42029, EEXP-42030

Start Date:

Spring Session: May 24, 2023

Summer Session: July 4, 2023

End Date:

Spring Session: June 23, 2023

Summer Session: August 2, 2023

Class Time:

Monday \xe2\x80\x93 Friday

8:30 am \xe2\x80\x93 11:20 am

Location:

University of Winnipeg campus

Stipend:

$ 1944.00

Today\xe2\x80\x99s Date:

Mar 23, 2023

Position Overview:

The English Language Program at The University of Winnipeg is seeking level 1-5 English instructors as part of the Short-Term Intensive Programs.

Explore is a five-week intensive English-immersion bursary program offered to Canadian students in order to learn and practice their second official language. The June/July Intensive Program hosts international students for a five-week intensive English-immersion course.

This posting will be used to hire for Spring & Summer Intensive sessions based on student enrollment.

Responsibilities:

• Course preparation and outline in accordance with Program requirements
• Lesson / lecture preparation
• Attendance management
• Teaching
• Student contact including providing assessment and constructive feedback to students
• Participation in placement testing, staff meetings, orientations and graduation ceremonies
• Preparation and creation of assessments
• Marking and grading
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Qualifications:

• TESL or CELTA required
• Undergraduate degree required
• Levels 1 and 2- Minimum 1 year experience teaching EAL to adult learners at beginner to intermediate levels
• Levels 1 and 2- Minimum 1 year experience teaching EAL multi-level vocabulary acquisition, spoken and written grammar and reading and writing strategies at the beginner to intermediate levels
• Levels 3, 4 and 5- Minimum 1 year experience teaching EAL to adult learners at intermediate to advanced levels
• Levels 3, 4 and 5- Minimum 1 year experience teaching EAL multi-level vocabulary acquisition, spoken and written grammar and reading and writing strategies at the intermediate to advanced levels
• Knowledge of creating and implementing needs assessments
• Experience in developing and delivering effective lesson plans using all four skill areas
• Knowledge and experience implementing various classroom management techniques
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiating, and conflict-resolution skills to deal effectively with a wide variety of situations
• Strong computer skills, including use of Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with online tools and resources for teaching
• Demonstrated sensitivity to the needs and issues of a diverse student body

Online Teaching Qualifications:

• Able to accommodate student needs

• Keep students up to date on their progress
• Accessibility -- respond in a timely method
• Adaptability \xe2\x80\x93 handle the unexpected
• Clearly articulate expectations in assignments and assessments
• Flexible to students\xe2\x80\x99 changing personal situations
• Technological competency

• Well trained in online teaching
• Ability to communicate in a variety of modes
• Comfortable communicating in writing

• Provide timely but well thought out responses
• Understands that facilitated learning as important as traditional learning

• Direct a conversation
• Take an active role in the learning process
• Encourage the creation of a community of learners
• Has participated as a student in an online course

Preferred Skills:

• Experience using online teaching platforms considered an asset
• Knowledge of a language additional to English considered an asset

An equivalent combination of education, experience, skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered.

Applicants are to include a detailed cover letter outlining how their specific skills and experience align with the position description

Condition(s) of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Note: The work described in this posting will be conducted in-person.

The University of Winnipeg has a Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy that requires all those coming to designated indoor campus spaces to provide proof they are fully vaccinated. The Policy was suspended effective May 2, 2022. However, prospective employees should know that the Policy may be reinstated in the future based on changing public health circumstances.

The University of Winnipeg is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognizes that a diverse staff and faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research environments, and is essential to academic and institutional excellence. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage women, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons to confidentially self-identify at time of application.

The University of Winnipeg is committed to ensuring employment opportunities are accessible for all applicants. If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact human_resources@uwinnipeg.ca.

The personal information of applicants is collected under the authority of the University of Winnipeg Act and 36(1)(b) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. All personal information collected via the recruitment process is used to assess the applicant\xe2\x80\x99s suitability, eligibility, and qualifications for employment, and to otherwise support recruitment activities. This information will be provided to participating members of the recruitment process. Questions regarding the collection of your personal information may be directed to the Director, HR Services, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2E9 or 204.786.9066.

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