ELP Instructor, Workplace Skills Development Workshop - Spring Explore/June and Summer Explore/July General Purpose English (Course #ESHORT-42022)
University of Winnipeg
Winnipeg, MB
Permanent
Full-time
19 days ago
Start Date: Spring Session: June 21, 2024 and Summer Session: August 2, 2024Location: Winnipeg, MBJob Type: TermHiring Range: Stipend: $1450.00 per sessionDate Posted: 04/09/2024Closing Date: 04/30/2024Job Title:ELP InstructorProgram Name:Explore Spring/June General Purpose EnglishSummer Explore /July General Purpose EnglishCourse Name:Workplace Skills Development WorkshopCourse Number:ESHORT-42022Start Date:Spring Session: May 22, 2024Summer Session: July 3, 2024End Date:Spring Session: June 21, 2024Summer Session: August 2, 2024Class Time:Monday to Thursday Afternoons at below times12:30-2:20pm (M/W), 1:00-3:00 pm (T/Th)Location:In-Person at the University of Winnipeg campusStipend:$ 1450.00 per sessionToday’s Date:Apr 2, 2024Position Overview:The English Language Program at The University of Winnipeg is seeking an English as an Additional Language (EAL/ESL) instructor for Workplace Skills Development (workplace English) Workshop as part of the Explore Program the Short-Term General Purpose English Program to support students who will be participating in the Languages at Work component.Explore is a five-week intensive English-immersion bursary program offered to Canadian students in order to learn and practice their second official language.The Languages at Work Program is a joint initiative of the Explore Program and Young Canada Works. Designed for Explore bursary recipients, Languages at Work offers participants unique opportunities to continue learning their second language in a professional context. Following the completion of the Spring Explore program, bursary recipients will have the opportunity to stay in Winnipeg for job placements.This posting will be used to hire for Spring & Summer Intensive sessions based on student enrollment.Role and Responsibilities:
Course preparation and outline in accordance with Program requirements
Lesson / lecture preparation
Attendance management
Teaching
Student contact including providing assessment and constructive feedback to students
Participation in placement testing, staff meetings, orientations and graduation ceremonies
Preparation and creation of assessments
Marking and grading
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
TESL Certificate or CELTA required
Undergraduate degree required
Minimum 1 year experience designing and implementing activities and exercises addressing different themes and topics related to Canadian workplace and business English
Knowledge of Canadian workplace culture, professionalism and attitudes
Knowledge of creating and implementing needs assessments
Experience providing informal student assessments and formal student evaluation
Knowledge and experience implementing various classroom management techniques
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent interpersonal, negotiating, and conflict-resolution skills to deal effectively with a wide variety of situations
Strong computer skills, including use of Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with online tools and resources for teaching
Demonstrated sensitivity to the needs and issues of a diverse student body
Online Teaching Qualifications:
Able to accommodate student needs
Keep students up to date on their progress
Accessibility -- respond in a timely method
Adaptability – handle the unexpected
Clearly articulate expectations in assignments and assessments
Flexible to students’ changing personal situations
Technological competency
Well trained in online teaching
Ability to communicate in a variety of modes
Comfortable communicating in writing
Provide timely but well thought out responses
Understands that facilitated learning as important as traditional learning
Direct a conversation
Take an active role in the learning process
Encourage the creation of a community of learners
Has participated as a student in an online course
Preferred Skills:
Experience instructing resume writing and interview skills considered an asset
Experience instructing oral and written communication specific to the workplace considered an asset
Experience instructing common business and workplace vocabulary, idiomatic language and grammar considered an asset
Experience using online teaching platforms considered an asset
Knowledge of a language additional to English considered an asset
Additional Notes:An equivalent combination of education, experience, skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered.Applicants are to include a detailed cover letter outlining how their specific skills and experience align with the position description.Condition(s) of Employment:
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
The University of Winnipeg is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognizes that a diverse staff and faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research environments, and is essential to academic and institutional excellence. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage women, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons to confidentially self-identify at time of application.The University of Winnipeg is committed to ensuring employment opportunities are accessible for all applicants. If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact human_resources@uwinnipeg.ca.The personal information of applicants is collected under the authority of the University of Winnipeg Act and 36(1)(b) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. All personal information collected via the recruitment process is used to assess the applicant’s suitability, eligibility, and qualifications for employment, and to otherwise support recruitment activities. This information will be provided to participating members of the recruitment process. Questions regarding the collection of your personal information may be directed to the Director, HR Services, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2E9 or human_resources@uwinnipeg.ca.
