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ESL Instructor - Accelerated English language Program (AELP)

Brock University

#Online Learning #Higher Education #ESL #TESL Certificate #Applied Linguistics #Language Teaching #Synchronous Instruction #EFL #Asynchronous Instruction

Quick overview

The instructor is responsible for delivering online synchronous and asynchronous English language instruction to students in the Accelerated English Language Program. Duties include preparing weekly lesson plans, tests, and assignments, as well as marking and evaluating student work.

Requirements summary

Minimum requirements include a Bachelor's degree and a TESL Certificate with a supervised practicum. A Master's degree in Applied Linguistics or English and post-secondary teaching experience, particularly overseas, are highly desirable.

bachelor degreeprofessional certificatepostgraduate degreeCurriculum DevelopmentClassroom ManagementLesson PlanningStudent EvaluationOnline TeachingESL InstructionSynchronous InstructionAsynchronous Instruction

Job description

Brock University is located on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today.
This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Agreement.
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Post End Date: June 18, 2026 at 11:59 PM This job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the CUPE4207-3 (Employee Group)

Position Title: ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) INSTRUCTOR Accelerated English Language Program Department: ESL SERVICES

Hourly Rate

$35.55 - $37.88 per hour (as outlined in the collective agreement) Nominal Hours: 300 Employment: PART-TIME (29 June - 21 August, 2026) Start Date: 24 June , 2026 Duties: Instructors teaching the Accelerated Program teach five (5) hours per day for the length of the program. Instructors are responsible for the preparation of weekly lesson plans, tests, quizzes and assignments for their courses. They are also responsible for the marking and evaluation of in-class work and record keeping. Other duties are described in the Non-Credit Part-time Instructor’s Job. The delivery method for this course will be online. The instructor is therefore expected to deliver online synchronous instruction, as well as assigning and managing asynchronous work to students. Flexibility around asynchronous class delivery may be necessary depending on students’ locations.

Qualifications

In most circumstances the minimum qualifications for a new non-credit appointment shall be the Bachelor degree and TESL Certificate with a supervised practicum; Master’s level qualifications in related areas – e.g. Applied Linguistics, English, Languages – shall also be taken into account; post-secondary teaching experience, especially in ESL/EFL, and particularly overseas, is very desirable.

Applications

Applicants are invited to apply online by 19 June, 2026. We are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where possible as outlined in our Flexible Work Arrangement Policy. As a student-centered organization, all employees are required to work on campus as needed. Brock University is committed to creating a respectful and equitable workplace. We strive to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion in our work and learning environments. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, Indigenous Peoples, people who identify as Black, African and/or Caribbean, as racialized and/or as from ethnic and cultural minority groups, and other underrepresented demographic groups at Brock and in the Niagara region. Brock also recognizes intersectionality and the interconnected identities, histories, and experiences of these aforementioned groups. We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, and we accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process, as outlined in our Employment Accommodation Policy and consistent with the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code. Please contact talent@brocku.ca if you require a disability related accommodation so we can ensure your participation needs are met. Brock University does not use AI Technology at any stage of the recruitment process. We appreciate all applications received. Candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted. Learn more about Brock University by visiting www.brocku.ca. Brock University is a comprehensive institution with rich academic programs and world-class research activity. Located in Ontario’s scenic Niagara region on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, Brock is situated in a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. With nearly 600 full-time faculty members and researchers, Brock's robust academic scope offers more than 70 undergraduate programs and 50 graduate programs in seven dynamic Faculties. The University’s 19,000 students come from across Canada and around the world. Brock’s renowned student experience is enriched by an emphasis on experiential education, as illustrated by community partnerships, volunteerism and one of Ontario's largest and most successful co-op programs. Learn more at brocku.ca.