Creative Specialist

3 weeks ago

Oshawa ON, Canada Ontario Tech University Full time

Writing & ESL Specialist


Faculty/Department: Office of Student Life


Appointment Type: Full-Time Continuing


The Writing & ESL Specialist promotes the academic and professional development of undergraduate and graduate students, across all academic faculties/disciplines at Ontario Tech University. This position is accountable for the development , coordination, promotion and ongoing assessment ofprograms and instruction designed to enhance writing skills for students , including those with English a a Second Language (ESL), and promote student retention and success.



Responsibility: Academic Development & Support


Demonstrates adult teaching and learning principles in working with undergraduate and graduate students from all language backgrounds and levels, programs and faculties, by:


Providing individual, small group and drop-in sessions to teach academic writing and language skills development ;
Identifying and assessing the strengths and weaknesses of students' academic writing skills;
Designing and implementing strategies to assist students from diverse backgrounds (e.g.first generation, at risk, special needs, non-traditional , and with a special focus on students who speak English as an Additional Language
Developing individualized plans to support students' ongoing academic reading comprehension and writing development ;
Trains and provides peer learning staff with on-going mentoring and supervision
Collaborates with faculty and staff to ensure that writing support is relevant, timely , and sufficient for students.
Responsibility: Academic Program Development & Coordination


Takes a lead role in the development and delivery of academic programming to promote effective academic writing that is grounded in theory and research, and designed to address the learning needs of students by:
Proactively identifies and analyzes student learning needs, explores creative solutions , and implements programming (e.g. workshops , events) in line with appropriate pedagogical and professional best practices
Designs and implements learning communities that utilize metacognitive techniques , collaborative learning and direct instruction to support students from all faculties .
Utilizing universal instructional design principles, online platforms and appropriate technologies to ensure accessible programming standards are maintained;
Establishing and promoting peer support groups for both language and cultural integration, as well as to provide student leadership training and development opportunities
Participating in the development and delivery of peer learning training
Building and maintaining relationships with key constituents as well as strategic partners in the Office of Graduate Studies, Student Life cross area teams, all academic faculties, and student societies
Responsibility: Academic Resource Development


Demonstrates leadership in the development of a comprehensive repository of university-level writing resources , both in print and online, to ensure student access to timely , appropriate and effective writing support. Using data, where available, to determine areas where resources need to be developed
Developing self-study materials to promote the development of effective academic and writing skills for nool.ca, including multi-media presentations , online learning activities , tutorials and videos ;
Developing printed resources to support effective writing ;
Continuously keeping updated with latest research in methodology, UDL principles and tools for effective language and writing learning, and implementing where applicable
Researching effective methods and strategies for tutoring and produce material for the Peer Tutor training manual
Works with colleagues and campus partners to articulate program outcomes for specific projects.
Maintains records and data to be used in service evaluation.
Experience in teaching speakers of English as a first or additional language
Experience with curriculum development and project management
Uses a variety of communicative styles based on the language level, learning ability learning preference, cultural background and/or other accessibility issues of the individual student
Excellent facilitation, listening, writing, presentation, and interpersonal skills
A master's degree in English, Education, Teaching English as a Second Language, Applied Linguistics or equivalent
TESL Ontario approved ESL certificate or Ontario Teaching Certificate (with additional ESL qualifications - Part I and II) or equivalent an asset

~ Verification of Academic credentials may be required

Demonstrated understanding of academic writing requirements at post-secondary level
Demonstrated solid knowledge of standard English writing conventions
Demonstrated ability to understand the cultural context of writing
This position falls within the bargaining unit represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) and will be subject to the terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the university and the OPSEU. To the extent that policies are not included in the collective agreement, employment will also be governed by the university's policies which may also be found on our website and which may be amended from time-to-time.


Ontario Tech University is actively committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, indigenization and decolonization (EDIID), and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, while especially encouraging applications from First Nations, Metis, Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents, Indigenous Peoples in Canada, and those eligible to work in Canada, will be given priority.


If you require accommodation, please contact , Health and Disability Management Specialist. For more information about the universities policies for accommodating employees with disabilities please review the university's

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