ELP Instructor, Listening & Speaking II Seminar – General English Stream (Course #EEAL-15327)

Job Description

Job title: ELP Instructor, Listening & Speaking II Seminar – General English Stream (Course #EEAL-15327)

Company: University of Winnipeg

Job description: Two afternoons per week (12:30 – 2:20 pm, Mondays and Wednesdays OR 1:00 – 3:00 pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays)Location of CourseThe University of Winnipeg, 515 Portage Ave., room to be determined; In-person hybrid deliveryStipend$2,411 – $2,879 (*refer to Pg. 44 of PSAC Collective Agreement: )Course Overview:The purpose of this high-intermediate to advanced course is to help students improve their listening and speaking skills. Students will improve their fluency and apply strategies to improve communicational and listening abilities. Pronunciation will be taught when necessary. Listening materials may be taken from a variety of sources, including internet, textbooks, music, television, radio and podcasts. Students will be exposed to presentation and/or debating skills but it’s not limited to. Skill focus: communication skills, speaking, listeningResponsibilities:

• Course Preparation and Outline in accordance with Program requirements
• Lesson / Lecture preparation
• Attendance Management
• Teaching
• Tracking progress of students studying through different modes both in class and through alternate delivery
• Student Contact
• Participation in teacher-student events, activities, staff meetings and end of term ceremony
• Preparation and invigilation of examinations
• Marking and grading
• Maintenance of class Nexus pages
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree required
• TESL Canada certified TESL or CELTA required
• Minimum of 800 hours of experience instructing listening skills and strategies for comprehension
• Minimum of 800 hours of experience teaching basic debating and conversational skills
• Experience teaching presentation skills.
• Extensive familiarity with authentic listening materials
• Experience teaching English as an additional or foreign language to adults
• Ability to design and balance course content through a combination of student interest and key topics
• Ability to engage students whether they are in class or through alternate delivery
• Familiarity with different English accents
• Ability to foster confidence and independent learning in learners
• Ability to adapt tasks and lessons to meet the diverse goals of the students.
• Experience incorporating technology in teaching
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiating, and conflict-resolution skills to deal effectively with a wide variety of situations
• Demonstrated sensitivity to the needs and issues of a diverse student body
• Varied teaching experience considered an asset (in terms of skill, level, demographic, and location)
• Strong computer skills, including use of Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with online tools and resources for teaching.
• Knowledge of a language additional to English considered an asset

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

An equivalent combination of education, experience, skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered.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.

Location: Winnipeg, MB

Job date: Fri, 13 Dec 2024 03:18:46 GMT