Sessional Instructor, ELS

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Application deadline: October 29, 2026

Job Number: J1026-0283 Status: Sessional Open Positions: 1 Anticipated Start Date: 04/01/2027 Contract End Date: 30/06/2027 Campus(es): Abbotsford (King Road), Chilliwack (CEP) Hours/Week: 7 % Full Time: 25 Total Months/Year: 4 Indicate Month(s): January, February, March, April Salary Schedule: UUP Sessional Salary Schedule, Group A Salary: $6,459.14 - $8,224.57/Section

Job Summary

UFV’s English Language Studies (ELS) program is seeking a sessional instructor to teach English for Academic Purpose (EAP) courses in Winter 2027. Courses are offered in Abbotsford or Chilliwack on weekdays, evenings, or Saturdays.

The ELS program offers courses from intermediate (e.g., CLB 5) to the university bridge (e.g., CLB 8) level. Its core courses help support the development of reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills to assist students in reaching their academic, professional, and personal goals. Courses incorporate Indigenous content, academic and workplace tasks, and study skills. Some courses may be offered for a cohort interested in careers in healthcare, education, or business.

The successful candidate should demonstrate an ability to work as part of a team in course delivery and student support. Continuance as instructor for other offerings of EAP courses is contingent on meeting university and program standards in the winter term.

Qualifications

Candidates should:

• Hold, at minimum, a Master’s degree in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, or a related field with a TESL/TESOL certificate from an accredited institution. Current certification in or eligibility for certification for TESL Canada Professional Standard 3 is preferred.
• A minimum of 2 years full-time teaching experience working with adult English Language learners in an Advanced Level EAP, ESL, ESP, or CLIL program at the post-secondary level. Teaching experience in a Canadian postsecondary context is preferred.
• Have experience in adapting English as additional language instruction for unique audiences and needs, and in classes with 20 or more students.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Canadian Language Benchmarks as applied to ELL/ EAP curriculum development and assessment.
• Experience with learning management systems and demonstrated ability to incorporate online components into hybrid course delivery. Experience with Desire to Learn software, including Brightspace, an asset but not required.
• Demonstrated openness to and understanding of innovative and accessible pedagogy, Indigenization and Decolonization; Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity (EDI)
• Demonstrates understanding of diverse multi-cultural population through personal experiences.
• Demonstrate commitment to ongoing professional development related to teaching, scholarship, and service in a related field.
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with students, staff, and other faculty members.
  

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit:
• a cover letter
• a current CV, including a list of three references. (References will only be contacted for shortlisted candidates.)