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Sessional Instructor – University Access Program/UAP Jobs in Vancouver – British Columbia at University Canada West
Title: Sessional Instructor – University Access Program/UAP
Company: University Canada West
Location: Vancouver – British Columbia
Category: Education / Teaching, ESL/TEFL
Position: Sessional Instructor – University Access Program (UAP)
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 WestUCW 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 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 …
