Part-time Teaching Faculty, English Instructor

Canada: Part-time Teaching Faculty, English Instructor
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Department:

School of Education and Leadership
Locations:

Calgary, Alberta
Posted:

Sep 3, 2024
Closes:

Open Until Filled
Type:

Part-time
Position ID:

180617

**About City University of Seattle**:
**City University of Seattle (CityU) is a distinguished and comprehensive private nonprofit university and an affiliate of the National University. We serve students regionally, nationally, and globally, reaching across borders to impart knowledge and empower individuals. With a focus on adult learners and online students, we provide flexible, accessible programs tailored to meet the needs of the modern learner. Offering over 60 academic degree programs, we are committed to expanding our student's knowledge, skills, and possibilities. Our mission is deeply rooted in the belief that education can improve lives. We invite you to join us in our commitment to fostering community, promoting diversity, and providing an environment where every student can thrive and achieve their educational goals.**
- The Canadian Academic Writing Centre (CAWC) at City University is dedicated to enhancing students' academic writing, critical thinking skills, and academic integrity. The CAWC aims to empower students to write and communicate effectively and uphold the highest ethical standards in their academic work. We are looking for qualified instructors to join the CAWC and support our Master of Education in Leadership students._

**Key Duties**:

- Writing Consultation: Provide ongoing support to improve students' academic writing, focusing on clarity, structure, and argumentation.
- Critical Thinking Instruction: Integrate and promote critical thinking skills in writing consultations and workshops, helping students construct logical arguments and evaluate sources.
- Academic Integrity Education: Educate students on proper citation practices and plagiarism avoidance, ensuring adherence to academic integrity.
- Workshop Facilitation: Design and lead workshops on academic writing, critical thinking, and research skills tailored to various disciplines.
- Faculty Collaboration: Partner with university faculty to align writing support services with course objectives and assignments.

**Requirements**:
**Minimum Qualifications**:

- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions._
- Master's or doctoral degree in English, TESOL or related fields.
- Minimum of 3 years experience teaching English in a higher education setting.
- Skills in addressing student academic-related issues and concerns in support of retention and student success.
- Culturally competent to serve a diverse student body.
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a team-oriented system and deal effectively with professional staff, faculty, and culturally diverse students.
- Ability to present a professional image for the school and City University of Seattle.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and learning management systems in support of quality teaching and learning.

**Additional Information**:
**Physical Demands**:

- The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions._
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions of the hands or wrists.
- The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, grasp or handle, stoop or bend, and reach.

**Working Conditions**:

- The working conditions described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions._
- Work is generally performed indoors in a typical office and classroom setting.
- Weekend hours may be required depending on class availability.

**Salary Information**:
The Part-time Teaching Faculty salary is based on course level and the number of course credits.

**Term**:
Fall quarter 2024 starting in October

**Location**:
Calgary AB

**Application Instructions**:

- Completed Electronic Application Form
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- City University of Seattle is an equal opportunity employer and is continuously working to build a diverse faculty and staff. City University strongly encourages inquiries from all qualified individuals interested in becoming part of the CityU team, including women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities._