Duties:Teach Foundations for Success 102: Finding Careers that Fit to a mixed cohort, including English language learning students.This course develops the skills and attitudes necessary to pursue educational and career goals. Students will explore individual learning styles, personality styles, aptitudes, interests, values, and conduct thorough research to make informed choices for short- and long-term educational and career goals.In Foundations courses, the focus is on both content and the learning process; how to learn the material is as significant as the material itself. Foundations courses support the student in university transition and are a path to lifelong success.The successful candidate will instruct the course; integrate basic computer skills into instruction; prepare course materials; deliver individual and group instruction; provide student support; track student evaluation, grading, and record keeping; liaise with other faculty members; and participate as an active member of the instructional faculty.Candidates must demonstrate commitment to teaching, learning, and student success. Successful candidates will participate in activities outside the classroom including student support and department committees.Required Qualifications:Master's degree in a relevant field from an appropriately accredited institution. Meet TESL Canada criteria equivalent to Professional Standard One (Permanent). Have teaching English as an Additional Language training and qualification through an accredited institution. Recent documented experience (minimum 1000 hours) teaching adult ELL.
Teacher training or proven related experience in teaching adults to research and develop the skills and attitudes necessary for pursuing education and career goals.
Proven experience in working with adult students in university transition;
ability to use a wide range of teaching strategies to accommodate the needs of different learners;
skill in providing individualized instruction in a group setting;
demonstrated interpersonal skills.
Applicants with exceptional demonstrated experience or a unique combination of education and experience may be considered.
Demonstrated digital competencies.
Demonstrated commitment to life-long learning.
Demonstrated problem solving skills, organizational skills, and time management skills.
Knowledge of, and the ability to access, institutional resources.
Familiarity with VIU's courses and programs.
Responsive to diverse cultural and academic backgrounds of adult upgrading student populations.
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.Note:
Short-listed candidates must provide original transcripts, or applicable original certifications at time of interview.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Vancouver Island University (VIU) is collectively committed to building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment for faculty, staff, and students. In our journey towards greater diversity, we invite applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all gender identities and sexual orientations who bring value to the VIU community through their lived experiences. We encourage members of all equity-seeking groups to self-identify within their application cover letter. When a candidate voluntarily discloses this information in their cover letter, the information will be used only for the fulfillment of the career opportunity. Disclosure and/or self-identification with an equity-seeking group will not lead to advantageous treatment of a candidate who is not qualified.
