Full-time Instructor - University Access Program (UAP)

Position Job Title: Full-time UAP Instructor

Location: Vancouver

Reports To: Chair University Access Program

University Canada West is experiencing significant growth. We are seeking a passionate, learner-centered, full-time instructor to teach in the University Access Program (UAP).

About University Canada West

UCW is a business and technology-oriented, teaching intensive university which 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.

UAP instructors are responsible for interactive and engaging teaching, staying active in their field through professional development, and serving their Department and the UCW university community through committee and other administrative and assigned project work to support the program and instructors. Responsibilities include teaching classes, working with colleagues to develop, modify, and review the curriculum, program, and resources, preparing and updating class materials, working with students to improve their knowledge and career readiness skills, assessing student progress through graded assignments, learning activities, papers, exams, and other work, and staying informed about changes and innovations in your field and technologies.

Specific Responsibilities

Instructors will:

• Teach all courses, as assigned, for the full duration of scheduled instruction, including on campus, online, hybrid, as needed by UCW’s UAP department.
• Be fully prepared with a syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with the stated objectives of the course.
• Enforce academic policies and procedures and comply with UCW rules and regulations.
• Maintain posted office and on-campus hours to fulfill all contracted duties and individual professional obligations, as well as to meet the needs of the department, division, and university.
• Participate in discipline, departmental, divisional, and institutional meetings, committees, and other special appointments.
• Assist in the revision and development of course outlines, syllabi, curriculum plans, and other instructional documentation and in the identification, development, preview, and acquisition of educational resources and supplies required to meet program objectives and improve instruction.
• Maintain complete course and student records, reports, and forms.
• Attend training and other professional development opportunities on-or-off-campus and stay current with developments in the field of instruction.
• Assume other necessary responsibilities and perform additional tasks as assigned by the department chair or other UCW leadership in meeting the needs of the department and university.
• Assume responsibility for classroom preparation, and recommend, as necessary, appropriate supplies and equipment.
• Assist with the assessment of English language proficiency as needed.

Position Requirements

Minimum requirements :

• A minimum of 3 - 5 years of experience teaching English for Academic Purposes (EAP)/ESL to adults at the post-secondary level.
• A master’s degree in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) or in a related field; OR Master’s degree with a TESOL certification and Work Experience of a minimum of three years teaching English as a Second/Foreign Language to adults.

Applicants are requested to submit evidence of their Master’s or doctoral degree in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) or related field (e.g., Master’s or doctoral degree in Education with specialization in TESOL or master’s degree in Linguistics with specialization in TESOL); or Master’s degree with a TESOL certification AND work experience of a minimum of 5 years teaching EAP to adults.

Before hiring is complete, verified copies of the degree transcript documents and TESOL certificates according to Languages Canada standards will be required.

If the instructor has received their degree outside of Canada, an assessment is required to ensure equivalency to a Canadian credential. Ontario uses WES and CES; IQAS covers Saskatchewan, Alberta and the Yukon; British Columbia uses ICES; Manitoba's is WES and CEFAHQ ( Centre d’expertise sur les formations acquises hors du Quebec) does these for Quebec.

Competencies :

• Effective ability to use modern instructional technology including Microsoft Office 365, Adobe, learning management systems and websites (e.g., Moodle, Brightspace, Canvas, Blackboard, Kahoot, Epuzzle, Socrates), e-mail, Internet, student information databases, library research databases, and experience with Internet-based instruction.
• Effective EAP pedagogy based on recent research on SLA theory and methodology
• Excellent oral and written communication skills necessary for effective teaching in a EAP learning environment.
• Excellent organizational skills: organized, accurate, and punctual with paperwork and assigned tasks
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communications skills: Sensitivity to the needs and expectations for being inclusive of students, colleagues, and community groups.
• Effective ability to make presentations to small or large audiences.
• Dedication to being part of a team: ability to establish and maintain effective, civil, and respectful professional communication and interpersonal relations throughout the university and the community,
• Personal integrity, honesty, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and critical thinking skills.

Further duties include academic administrative tasks and activities. This position also includes requirements for service (such as committee work and student coaching) within the university.

To apply, please submit a CV and letter of application with details about your teaching approach, education and credentials, experience and background, and additional qualifications to facultyjobs@ucanwest.ca.

Diversity and Inclusivity Statement

University Canada West is strongly committed to equity, diversity, and inclusivity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of color, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

The University recognizes that applicants may have had obligations outside of work that have negatively impacted their record of achievements (e.g., parental, elder care, and/or medical). You are not required to disclose these obligations in the hiring process. If you choose to do so, the University will ensure that these obligations do not negatively impact the assessment of your qualifications for the position.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact facultyjobs@ucanwest.ca

Land Acknowledgement

The University acknowledges that the territories on which UCW and its campuses are situated are the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and Səl̓ílwətaʔ (Selilwitulh) Nations. We thank them for having cared for this land since time immemorial, honor their graciousness to the students who seek knowledge here and iterate our dedication to valuing the ongoing contributions of Indigenous peoples and communities.