Esl instructor Jobs in Powell River, BC

Faculty of Academic and Career Preparation faculty members prepare students for success in a wide range of post-secondary programs, workplaces, and communities. They support and empower students toward growth and change. They contribute to the culture of the Faculty through energetic teaching, scholarship and institutional service. Faculty members must be committed to inclusivity and diversity, and they play a critical role in building the capacity of the Faculty.

The purpose of this position, developed in partnership with VIU's tiwšɛmawtxʷ (Powell River) Campus, is to support the development of Trades-specific language skills and workplace cultural competencies for newcomers to Canada to aide with access to VIU Trades and professional programs in the qathet region.

Duties :

Reporting to the Dean of Academic and Career Preparation, the Trades Pathways instructor serves as a member of the Faculty of Academic and Career Preparation, tiwšɛmawtxʷ Campus, and the larger Vancouver Island University community. The Trades Pathways is a program to prepare immigrants, refugees, permanent residents and newcomers for entry into Trades and professional programs.

• The instructor will be responsible for in-person and online delivery of Trades Pathways curriculum, including identifying opportunities for collaboration with relevant guest speakers and activities directly related to Trades.
• This position will support Trades Pathways students.
• The instructor will work closely with the Trades Pathways Coordinator, other ACP and tiwšɛmawtxʷ Campus staff, and receiving Trades Faculty to support student progression towards their chosen trade in post-secondary education.
• The incumbent will ensure students with individual learning challenges, diverse cultural and varied educational backgrounds are welcomed and supported in the classroom, including those who have recent experiences of trauma.
• The incumbent will have a strong knowledge of adult education practices and a willingness to work with students from a wide range of cultural and academic backgrounds whose first language is not English.

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

VIU is pleased to offer eligible employees a comprehensive benefit plan; ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a desirable pension plan. As part of the VIU campus community, our employees work with supportive colleagues within an encouraging environment and are provided with the tools and training that promote learning and development. The perks of VIU employment are multiple, and include well-being initiatives and services, strategic discounts, and flexible work opportunities.

Starting Salary :

Faculty are placed on the BCGEU salary scale based on education, experience and placement criteria as outlined in the Collective Agreement, to an initial maximum of $89,412 per annum

Workload :

8 Direct Instructional hours per week. Schedule to be determined.

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