Instructional Assistant, Meld Office
2 days ago
**Schedule**
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm
**Contract Duration**
2 years
**Education Level**
Bachelor's degree in any field of study
**Career Level**
- Requires 3 years of relevant experience
- Experience teaching ESL in a post-secondary environment and relevant certification is needed
**Unit Description**:
Since 2014, the McMaster English Language Development (MELD) Office has had one goal: to help those whose first language is not English succeed in an academic English-language environment.Through our expertise in English language learning and linguistics, we have developed immensely successful programs that enable students to flourish in their undergraduate, graduate and professional careers. The unit consists of three programs: the MELD Diploma program, a holistic academic undergraduate bridging program; the MERGE program, an intensive program designed for graduate students; and the MODEL program, a comprehensive suite of services designed to help undergraduate and graduate students whose first language is not English.
**Job Summary**:
Responsible for providing language and language-related support to undergraduate and graduate students. Designs, modifies and delivers English language sessions in accordance with students’ needs and with the priorities of the program. Responsible for the development, implementation, coordination and delivery of student support activities.
**Representative Duties & Responsibilities**:
- Design or adapt and deliver language (e.g., academic English) and other sessions (e.g., professional development, conversation sessions) for individual consultations and small group workshops in accordance with the priorities of the program.
- Conduct initial intake meetings with undergraduate and graduate students to conduct a needs assessment and assess language needs. Provide recommendations and individualized plans and coordinate support for students.
- Review current educational research literature to ensure curriculum follows best practices in teaching, education and learning.
- Administer licensed language testing as needed.
- Organize and deliver a variety of language related (e.g., academic English, professional development) in-person and virtual small-group and individual consultation sessions.
- Plan and coordinate resources for language workshops (e.g., academic English, conversation sessions) and individual sessions and special events.
- Write a variety of documents such as procedure manuals, correspondence, and reports.
- Prepare a variety of language and related (e.g., professional development) workshops and individual consultation materials, including presentation slides and handouts.
- Correspond and meet with students to address concerns or inquiries related to workshops and individual consultations, and report concerns to the appropriate area as needed.
- Liaise with staff (within the unit and across the university) and students to ensure information is understood by all parties, and to ensure adherence to Program and University policies.
- Assess the need for pedagogical equipment and provide recommendations for the acquisition of materials and equipment.
- Input, maintain, and verify information in a variety of databases and spreadsheets.
- Prepare materials and assume responsibility for accuracy in the preparation and standardization of materials.
- Collaborate with colleagues to find creative solutions for student engagement and to develop or co-develop appropriate materials for the Program.
- Attend to program scheduling needs and conflicts, and room reservations.
- Remain current with a variety of teaching platforms and digital pedagogical tools.
- Participate on related committees and working groups to promote the work of the Office.
**Supervision**:
- No formal supervision of others is required.
**Requirements**:
- Bachelor's degree in any field of study.
- Requires 3 years of relevant experience.
**Additional Information**:
- Experience teaching ESL in a post-secondary enviroment and relevant certification is needed.
**How To Apply**
**Employment Equity Statement**
McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement.
The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.
Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact:
- Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247), or
- Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
- School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679
to communicate accommodation needs.
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