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Instructor, ELL/Workplace Cultural Competencies Trades Pathways

1 month ago

Nanaimo Regional District of Nanaimo, CA Vancouver Island University Full time

Duties:

Faculty of Academic and Career Preparation faculty members prepare students for success in a wide range of post-secondary programs, workplaces, and communities. They support and empower students toward growth and change. They contribute to the culture of the Faculty through energetic teaching, scholarship and institutional service. Faculty members must be committed to inclusivity and diversity, and they play a critical role in building the capacity of the Faculty.

The purpose of this position is to support the development of English Language Learners (ELL) Trades-specific English language skills and workplace cultural competencies for newcomers to Canada to aid with access to VIU Trades programs.

Reporting to the Dean of Academic and Career Preparation, the Trades Pathways ELL instructor serves as a member of the Faculty of Academic and Career Preparation and of the larger Vancouver Island University community. The Trades Pathways is a program to prepare immigrants, refugees, permanent residents, and newcomers for entry into Trades programs. The ELL instructor will be responsible for in-person and online delivery of Trades Pathways curriculum, including identifying opportunities for collaboration with relevant guest speakers and activities directly related to Trades. This position will support Trades Pathways students. The ELL Instructor will work closely with the Trades Pathways Coordinator, other ACP staff, and receiving Trades Faculty to support student progression towards their chosen trade in post-secondary education.

The incumbent will ensure students with individual learning challenges, diverse cultural and varied educational backgrounds are welcomed and supported in the classroom, including those who have recent experiences of trauma. The incumbent will have a strong knowledge of adult education practices and a willingness to work with students from a wide range of cultural and academic backgrounds whose first language is not English.

Candidates must demonstrate commitment to teaching, learning, and student success. Successful candidates will participate in activities outside the classroom including student support and department committees.

Required Qualifications:

Master's degree in a relevant discipline from an appropriately accredited institution and relevant teaching experience. Applicants with exceptional demonstrated experience or a unique combination of education and experience may be considered. TOESL certificate or diploma recognized by TOESL Canada or meets equivalent criteria. Recent documented experience teaching ESL.

Recent experience teaching and familiarity with the needs of newcomers to Canada. Demonstrated commitment to teaching, learning, collaboration and student success through subject currency, ongoing professional training, and institutional service. Strong sense of empathy and ability to connect with diverse students. Experience in trauma-informed pedagogy. Demonstrated high level of oral and written communication skills. Excellent planning and organizational skills. Proven interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to take initiative. Computer proficiency is required.

Responsive to unexpected and rapid changes in environment and student base. Ability to adapt to changing program structures (this is a developing program, as such parameters of delivery are still being identified and may need to change to fit the needs of receiving faculty). Ability to think outside the box and facilitate innovative learning opportunities that support student progression towards admission to Trades programs.

Preferred Qualifications:

Teacher training/certification. Familiarity with Trades programs and fields. Experience working with immigrant populations. Teaching experience at Vancouver Island University.

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.
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