Instructor, English as a Second Language

Join Vancouver Island University in the role of Instructor, English as a Second Language a vital role within our English Second Language Department. 

Duties:

Instructors may be required to teach in a variety of courses and/or programs, including multi-level English for Academic Purposes, English for General Purposes, and Graduate Preparation. Instructors may be assigned to teach in International Academic Support, ESL Learning Centre or provide instructional ESL support.

Instructors are expected to attend faculty meetings and engage in program initiatives. Candidates must demonstrate commitment to ongoing professional training, subject currency, and institutional service. Course delivery may be face-to-face, remote, or blended. Instructors need to be prepared to instruct in any of these environments. Instructors are expected to integrate basic computer skills into instruction.

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.

Varied term and auxiliary positions may be available throughout the year.

Fall: Aug 29 to Oct 22, 2024; Oct 23 to Dec 13, 2024
Spring: Jan 2 to Feb 25, 2025; Feb 26 to Apr 17, 2025
Intersession: Apr 28 to Jun 19, 2025; Jun 20 to Aug 12, 2025

Required Qualifications:

• Applicants must have a Master's Degree from an appropriately accredited institution. 
• Applicants with exceptional demonstrated experience or a unique combination of education and experience may be considered. 
• Only candidates with a Master's Degree can be assigned the full slate of positions in the ESL department.
• Applicants must meet TESL Canada criteria equivalent to Professional Standard One (Permanent) and have teaching English As a Second Language training and qualifications through an accredited institution with recent documented experience (minimum 1000 hours) teaching adult ESL and/or EFL. 
• Applicants must also be familiar with relevant computer applications. 
• Successful candidates will be either native speakers of English or able to demonstrate native-level competency; verification of fluency may be requested.

Information for Applicants:

• Multiple positions available
• Shortlisting will begin approximately 1 month prior to the start of each semester.

Note:
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Vancouver Island University is a comprehensive teaching university with 13,000 students across three campuses. VIU proudly fosters student success, strong community connections and meaningful collaborations by providing access to a wide range of programs, from academic undergraduate and master’s to industry-responsive trades and vocational training.

VIU is pleased to offer employees a comprehensive benefit plan; ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a desirable pension plan that takes the worry out of retirement. As part of the VIU campus community, you will work with supportive colleagues within an encouraging environment and are provided with the tools and training that promote learning and development. The perks of VIU employment are multiple, and include well-being initiatives and services, strategic discounts, and flexible work opportunities. 

The VIU community acknowledges and thanks the Snuneymuxw, Quw’utsun, Tla’amin, Snaw-naw-as and Qualicum First Nation on whose traditional lands we teach, learn, research, live and share knowledge.