Full-time Instructor, English Language Program - Winnipeg, Canada - University of Winnipeg

University of Winnipeg

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Winnipeg, Canada

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Description

UWinnipeg's English Language Program (ELP) delivers high quality programming to international and domestic students seeking to enhance their English proficiency.

The Full-Time Instructor is a full-time term position from Jan 5, 2024 to Jan 5, 2026.

Responsibilities:

Delivers English Language Program courses, as directed by the program Coordinators.
Develops course outlines for each course delivered in the first week of classes, in line with the overall goals of the program and with the needs of the students.
Prepares lessons, assessment tools and tasks.
Develops and delivers lessons in line with the overall goals of the program.
Grades and marks assignments and tests
Participates in teacherstudent events, activities, staff meetings and endofterm ceremonies.
Manages students and provides regular and specific feedback on their progress.
Maintains accurate up to date attendance record.
Submits final course grades by the due date.
Assists in organizing and delivering orientation and program information sessions for new and returning students for the startup of each program
Assists with student placement and placement testing, as assigned
Participates in appeals committees, as needed
Assists students in choosing courses, if needed.
Oversees implementation of approved class changes
Administers and facilitates orientations for late arriving students.
Monitors the overall progress of students as assigned, including but not limited to students from partnering institutions
Organizes and orders textbooks including instructor copies and for library
Maintains the textbook library with recent editions.
Conferences with students to resolve curriculumrelated issues (e.g. student progress in the program, attendance) when prompted by the Coordinators
Works with the Coordinators to resolve classroom issues
Recommends and develops curricular changes as requested
Recommends and designs customized courses for individual students in consultation with the Coordinators, as needed
Refers students to appropriate services for nonacademic issues (e.g. counseling services, medical services).
Keeps apprised of overall student needs and concerns, and advises the Coordinators and Program Director in a timely manner.
Maintains scheduled office hours for student and staff contact.
Assists in the administration of the language tests when required.
Provides substitution instruction, as required.
Mentors practicum students in the Teacher Certificate Program.
Mentors instructors with curriculum and lesson planning when needed. Suggests teaching materials when required.
Attends conferences, workshops, webinars and other PD sessions as requested by the Coordinators and shares back learnings with Coordinators such as best practices and trends in language instruction.
Assists curriculum development as requested.
Assists Coordinators in developing studentrelated policies and updates students in program accordingly
Monitors Nexus comments, and informs the Coordinators of comments needing follow up.
Keeps students apprised of attendance issues throughout the term
Collects and stores documentation of students' absences due to illness, family emergency, and withdrawal from the program
Creates final grades excel spreadsheet. Enters student final grades as requested by the Coordinators.
Extracts and saves final grades from Nexus.
Assists in creating Academic 5 reports and pass/fail letters.
Leads and organizes student groups, afterschool clubs or more.
Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

Education and Qualifications:

Undergraduate degree required: graduate degree would be an asset.
TESL or CELTA required.
Specialized training and qualifications in TEAL (teaching English as an Additional Language) or an area of specialization in Linguistics or Education.
Demonstrated familiarity with a variety of testing formats such as: IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, Duolingo.
Demonstrated experience in student assessment and management.

years of directly related experience in teaching a wide range of ability levels in English (beginner to advanced) and a range of specific skills (e.g.

pronunciation, listening, reading, writing).

Experience in student advising is required.
Proven capacity to work effectively in a leadership role and in teambased projects.
Demonstrated skills in Microsoft Office, D2L Brightspace (Nexus) and Zoom.
Ability to learn smartboard and other technology and platforms.
Demonstrated sensitivity to the needs and issues of international students.
Demonstrated use of sound judgment in decisionmaking.
Evidence of a studentcentered teaching approach.
Demonstrated commitment to being a positive role model in developing and maintaining a respectful learning and working environment both within the classroom and in relationships with colleagues.
Familiarity with English Language Programs delivered at the Uni