Instructor, English Language Foundations

Note

SAIT, as a post-secondary institution, serves a diverse student population. Therefore, instructional duties may occasionally be required during early mornings, evenings, and weekends. If selected, specific scheduling arrangements will be discussed between you and the leader. \n

• The Role Teach COMN or SPCH courses to students of specific Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) levels.
• Report progress of learners to the Academic Chair.
• Participate in curriculum and program development and review.
• Evaluate student progress and achievement.
• Provide ongoing support, guidance and advice to learners.
• Participate in professional development workshops.
• Facilitate courses, lesson plans, lectures, and learning activities.
• Adhere to the course outline, including weighting of assessments.
• Prepare, deliver, and grade all assessments.
• Adhere to the final grade deadline.
• Deliver courses through SAIT delivery tools (e.g., Teams, Zoom, Brightspace) is required.
• Instructors may not change the delivery mode of a course.
• Comply with the Alberta Human Rights Commission’s Duty to Accommodate for all qualified students experiencing learning challenges in post-secondary institutions.
• Evaluate student progress and facilitate student success, including submitting Early Support forms as needed and responding to email inquiries within two business days.
• Create an open and inclusive learning environment and show personal interest in student success.
• Collaborate with faculty colleagues teaching the same course or subject to support consistency across sections, where possible.
• Provide ongoing support, guidance and advice to learners and potential learners.
• Promote and support SAIT’s strategic and academic plans.
• Adhere to all of SAIT’s policies and procedures.
• Stay aware of emerging pedagogical issues and educational technologies.
• Attend program orientations, meetings, and training activities, where possible.
• Respond to Academic Chair’s request for information within two business days.

Qualifications

& Experience Minimum TESL Canada Professional Certificate Standard One or equivalent Master’s degree or higher in Teaching English as an Additional Language or Teaching English as a Second Language preferred TESL Canada Professional Certificate Standard Three preferred A minimum of three years’ experience in teaching English as an additional language Prior teaching experience in EAP and EAL adult learning settings in post-secondary institutions Knowledge of the Canadian Language Benchmarks Prior CLB assessment experience is an asset Experience teaching newcomers Demonstrated teaching experience using various delivery models including online, Hyflex, hybrid delivery models, face-to-face delivery methods Experience with Brightspace D2L and Zoom Intermediate level proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint Strong time management and organizational skills Strong aptitude for mentoring and coaching others Previous SAIT teaching experience will be considered an asset Graduate education and/or work experience in adult education would be an asset. Excellent computer skills and experience teaching in learning management systems such as Brightspace/D2L are required

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