Sessional Instructor

Position Job Title : University Access Program (UAP) Sessional Instructor
Position Location: Vancouver
Reports to: UAP Department Chair

Our University Access Program (UAP) is seeking passionate learner-centered sessional instructors to teach academic English preparation courses for undergraduate and graduate students that range from CLB 5 to a CLB 8.

About University Canada West

UCW is a business and technology-oriented teaching intensive university and has the fastest growing MBA program in Canada. Balanced with a BCOM degree, a BA in Business Communications, and an AA degree, UCW offers students a solid grounding in academic knowledge and skills, interactive, experiential education in business and digital literacy skills. Instructors are responsible for student-centered teaching which includes interactive, engaging activities, constructive feedback towards student learning and growth, and practical, applied assessments aligned with course and program learning outcomes.
Role responsibilities include teaching, assessing student progress through grading and providing constructive feedback, working with colleagues to develop or modify the curriculum preparing and updating course materials, working with students to improve their knowledge and career readiness skills, and maintaining currency about changes and innovations in the field of English for Academic Purposes (EAP) and related teaching implications (competencies, activities, approaches, assessments, etc.).

Specific Responsibilities

Teach all courses, as assigned, for the full duration of scheduled instruction, including on campus, online, and/or hybrid, as needed by the department.
Be fully prepared with a course syllabus and lesson plans for each class session, ensuring alignment with course learning outcomes.
Maintain complete course and student records, reports, and forms.
Communicate, meet deadlines, and seek assistance or clarification in a timely and professional manner.
Comply with and enforce UCW policies and procedures (e.g., academic) at all times.
Attend new faculty orientation, other training and professional development opportunities and stay current with developments in the field of instruction.
Maintain teaching and office hours to fulfill all contracted duties and individual professional obligations.
Participate in departmental and other special meetings.
Assist in development or revision of course outlines, syllabi, curriculum plans, and other instructional documents and to identify, develop, preview, and acquire educational resources and materials required to meet program objectives and improve student learning and instruction.
Assist with English language proficiency assessments, as needed.
Assume other necessary responsibilities and additional tasks as assigned by the department Chair or other UCW leadership to meet department or University needs.

General Requirements and Competencies

Minimum of 3 years experience teaching English for Academic Purposes (EAP) at the post-secondary level.
Minimum Master’s degree in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) or related field (e.g., Master’s degree in Education with specialization in TESOL or master’s degree in Linguistics with specialization in TESOL); OR Master’s degree with a TESOL certification AND work experience of a minimum of 5 years teaching EAP to adults.
Demonstrated experience employing active learning, experiential learning, and learner-centered approaches.
Effective use of current instructional technology, tools and learning management systems (e.g., Moodle, Kahoot, Epuzzle, Socrates), and institutional databases (student information, library), and administrative and communication applications (e.g., Microsoft 365 including Outlook & Teams, Adobe Acrobat).
Excellent organizational skills: organized, accurate, and punctual with paperwork and assigned tasks.
Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communications skills: sensitivity to the needs and expectations of students, colleagues, and community groups.
Effective presentations to small to large audiences.
Dedication to being part of a team: ability to establish and maintain effective, civil, and respectful communication and interpersonal relations.
Excellent problem-solving skills and critical thinking skills.
Personal integrity, honesty, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Preferred
Professional experience in industry or business
Knowledge and experience in course design and development
Evidence of excellence in teaching, assessing student work and providing constructive feedback
Teaching experience in a country where English is not the primary language of communication.

Specific Requirements & Competencies for UAP Instructors
Effective EAP pedagogy based on recent literature on SLA theory and methodology
Excellent oral and written communication skills necessary for effective teaching in a EAP learning environment.

Application Process

Interested applicants should submit the following materials (preferably as a single PDF file) in their application package: 1. cover letter, 2. Curriculum Vitae (CV) including evidence of teaching experience (program and/or courses) and scholarly accomplishments, 3. sample syllabus, 4. teaching portfolio (if applicable) and 5. names of three referees.

Applicants are requested to submit evidence of their Master’s or doctoral level degree in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) or related field (e.g., Master’s or doctoral degree in Education with specialization in TESOL or master’s degree in Linguistics with specialization in TESOL); or Master’s degree with a TESOL certification AND work experience of a minimum of 5 years teaching EAP to adults.

Before hiring is complete, verified copies of the degree transcript documents and TESOL certificates according to Languages Canada standards will be required.
If the instructor has received their degree outside of Canada, an assessment is required to ensure equivalency to a Canadian credential. Ontario uses WES and CES; IQAS covers Saskatchewan, Alberta and the Yukon; British Columbia uses ICES; Manitoba's is WES and CEFAHQ ( Centre d’expertise sur les formations acquises hors du Quebec) does these for Quebec.ble) as well as the names of three referees.

Diversity and Inclusivity Statement

University Canada West is strongly committed to equity, diversity, and inclusivity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of color, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

The University recognizes that applicants may have had obligations outside of work that have negatively impacted their record of achievements (e.g., parental, elder care, and/or medical). You are not required to disclose these obligations in the hiring process. If you choose to do so, the University will ensure that these obligations do not negatively impact the assessment of your qualifications for the position.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact facultyjobs@ucanwest.ca.

Land Acknowledgement

The University acknowledges that the territories on which UCW and its campuses are situated are the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and Səl̓ílwətaʔ (Selilwitulh) Nations. We thank them for having cared for this land since time immemorial, honor their graciousness to the students who seek knowledge here and iterate our dedication to valuing the ongoing contributions of Indigenous peoples and communities.

**Compensation for faculty members will be set at $7,319 per course section per semester.**