Professor, English Language Program, Humber-KGU Partnership - FLAS

Professor, English Language Program, Humber-KGU Partnership - FLAS-(35914)

Description

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If you are interested in working in higher education and are looking to contribute to the largest polytechnic College in Ontario, as we shape the future of our students and communities, here is your opportunity to join our team.

Job Details:

Position Title: Part-Time Professor, English Language Program (Humber-Kansai Gaidai University Partnership)

Status: Part-time teaching contract

Hours: 18 hours per week

Faculty/Department: Faculty of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Campus/Location: Kansai Gaidai University, 16-1 Nakamiya Higashinocho, Hirakata, Osaka 573-1001, Japan

Salary: Academic starting salaries are determined based on qualifications and years of related experience as detailed in the collective agreement for academic employees.

About the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Sciences at Humber:

The Faculty of Liberal Arts & Sciences (FLAS) is proud to say that we are a part of every student’s experience at Humber, whether they are enrolled in one of our programs directly or through one of the five other Faculties at Humber. We offer courses in English, Professional Communications, Math, Literature, Social Sciences, Humanities, Science, and many other discipline areas that are at the core of a polytechnic education. Our faculty are dedicated to providing students with an opportunity to explore curriculum that will enhance their academic, personal, and professional life through a combined focus on an applied and liberal education. We are the education that students will take with them, no matter where the path may lead them.

About the Professor, English Language Program role:

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering a combination of English for Academic Purposes (EAP), Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Preparation, Workplace Communication, and Canadian Society & Culture curricula at the KGU campus in Osaka. The successful candidate will teach a full range of courses and skills in the program, primarily in the EAP area and TOEFL and IELTS exam preparation courses, including reading, writing, speaking, listening comprehension, grammar, research, and study/exam skills. They will also participate in the refinement and redesign of the curricula, define and evaluate learning outcomes, develop appropriate learning materials, and provide academic counseling to students with special consideration for the unique international context of the program. The incumbent will also be expected to collaborate with other members of the program within KGU, as well as staff within Humber’s FLAS, to support student pathways, provide mentorship, and contribute to the overall program and partnership.

Qualifications

About you:

You are passionate about working at Ontario's largest Polytechnic; you thrive on improving productivity and quality that contribute to team success! If this sounds like you, keep reading:

Education

The successful candidate will have the following minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree

• TESL Canada/Ontario accreditation (OCELT is preferred)

• a minimum of two years’ teaching experience in a Canadian or International post-secondary public or private sector environment in ESL programs

Experience/Skills

The successful candidate must:

• have the ability to participate in a program orientation in Toronto

• be able to live in Japan for a minimum of 9 months

• demonstrate cultural competency to develop and deliver culturally responsive curriculum

In addition, the successful candidate will have engaging and effective teaching skills, demonstrated ability to coach and support students, demonstrated experience managing classroom dynamics, strong knowledge and application of current pedagogical principles, the ability to work with students of varied educational and cultural backgrounds, and well-developed interpersonal skills. They will be a collaborative team player and be committed to a positive team culture.

At Humber College we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it!Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and a progressive mindset goes a long way at Humber. If your experience is close to what we’re looking for, consider applying and tell us why you are a great candidate for this job. Find your Spot at Humber!

What’s in it for you?

• An opportunity to have an impact with a post-secondary institution, poised to do great things.

• Diverse, hard-working, committed team of people who care about each other.

• Tools and technology that will allow you to succeed at your job.

• Amazing perks and the opportunity to work within a highly supportive team.

We thank you for your interest in working with Humber Polytechnic. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Consideration for Academic positions will be given to internal employees in accordance with the Collective Agreement (Article 27.11).