ESL Instructor

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Post End Date:February 12, 2026 at 11:59 PMThis job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the CUPE Employee Group)

Position Title: IELP – ALL (Applied Language Learning)
Department: PCS - ESL SERVICES
Nominal Hours: 32.5
Salary:  $34.52-$36.78/hour

(As outlined in the CUPE 4207, Unit 3 Collective Agreement)
Employment: PART-TIME (18 Feb 2026 to April
Start Date: 18 Feb 2025

Duties:    

Instructors are responsible for:

• Teaching all courses as assigned in the scheduled period of instruction.
• Preparing course syllabus and lesson plans, ensuring alignment with course and program learning outcomes.
• Marking and evaluation of in-class work and record keeping.
• Attending pre-sessional instructor orientation sessions, as well as post session grade review meeting.
• Communicating effectively and professionally with colleagues and staff.
• Attending departmental meetings.
• Participating in events such as closing ceremonies and orientation.
• Contributing to a positive work environment.

Qualifications:
In most circumstances the minimum qualifications for a new non-credit appointment shall be the Bachelor degree and TESL Certificate with a supervised practicum; Master's level qualifications in related areas – e.g. Applied Linguistics, English, Languages – shall also be taken into account; post-secondary teaching experience, especially in ESL/EFL, and particularly overseas, is very desirable.

Applications:
Applicants are invited to apply online and submit a resume and cover letter by Friday, 13 Feb pm.

It is Brock University's policy to give first consideration to qualified internal CUPE Local 4207-Unit 3 applicants.

We are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where possible as outlined in our Flexible Work Arrangement Policy. As a student-centered organization, all employees are required to work on campus as needed.

Brock University is committed to creating a respectful and equitable workplace. We strive to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion in our work and learning environments. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, Indigenous Peoples, people who identify as Black, African and/or Caribbean, as racialized and/or as from ethnic and cultural minority groups, and other underrepresented demographic groups at Brock and in the Niagara region. Brock also recognizes intersectionality and the interconnected identities, histories, and experiences of these aforementioned groups.

We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, and we accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process, as outlined in our Employment Accommodation Policy and consistent with the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code. Please contact   if you require a disability related accommodation so we can ensure your participation needs are met.

Brock University does not use AI Technology at any stage of the recruitment process.

We appreciate all applications received. Candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted.

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