Sessional Instructor, ELS

Job Summary

UFV’s English Language Studies (ELS) program is seeking a sessional instructor to teach English for Academic Purpose (EAP) courses in Winter 2027. Courses are offered in Abbotsford or Chilliwack on weekdays, evenings, or Saturdays.

The ELS program offers courses from intermediate (e.g., CLB 5) to the university bridge (e.g., CLB 8) level. Its core courses help support the development of reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills to assist students in reaching their academic, professional, and personal goals. Courses incorporate Indigenous content, academic and workplace tasks, and study skills. Some courses may be offered for a cohort interested in careers in healthcare, education, or business.

The successful candidate should demonstrate an ability to work as part of a team in course delivery and student support. Continuance as instructor for other offerings of EAP courses is contingent on meeting university and program standards in the winter term.

Qualifications

Candidates should:

• Hold, at minimum, a Master’s degree in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, or a related field with a TESL/TESOL certificate from an accredited institution. Current certification in or eligibility for certification for TESL Canada Professional Standard 3 is preferred.
• A minimum of 2 years full-time teaching experience working with adult English Language learners in an Advanced Level EAP, ESL, ESP, or CLIL program at the post-secondary level. Teaching experience in a Canadian postsecondary context is preferred.
• Have experience in adapting English as additional language instruction for unique audiences and needs, and in classes with 20 or more students.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Canadian Language Benchmarks as applied to ELL/ EAP curriculum development and assessment.
• Experience with learning management systems and demonstrated ability to incorporate online components into hybrid course delivery. Experience with Desire to Learn software, including Brightspace, an asset but not required.
• Demonstrated openness to and understanding of innovative and accessible pedagogy, Indigenization and Decolonization; Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity (EDI)
• Demonstrates understanding of diverse multi-cultural population through personal experiences.
• Demonstrate commitment to ongoing professional development related to teaching, scholarship, and service in a related field.
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with students, staff, and other faculty members.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit:

• a cover letter
• a current CV, including a list of three references. (References will only be contacted for shortlisted candidates.)

About UFV

The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halq'eméylem-speaking peoples. We express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in Stó:lo Tém:éxw (Stó:lo Land; Stó:lo World). In all that we do, UFV strives to support and honour the Stó:lo peoples goals of self-determination and well-being on these lands. A commitment to Indigenization and Reconciliation is core to our institutional Vision and Integrated Strategic Plan: IYAQAWTXW — which means House of Transformation. This commitment includes the goal of centering Indigenous ways of knowing throughout our organization, recognizing our responsibilities to community, and a multi-year plan to increase the number of Indigenous faculty, staff, and administrators working at UFV.

UFV has campus locations in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission, and Hope in the beautiful British Columbia, and in Chandigarh, India. Recognized as one of BC's top employers, UFV offers a combination of career and lifestyle benefits. Join a team of 1,400 passionate professionals who value integrity, inclusivity and excellence. At UFV, you will serve a vibrant community and shape the future of 15,000 students.

Indigenization, equity, and diversity are essential to our work as a university. A diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented and marginalized. At UFV, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we proudly serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of groups that experience discrimination due to race, colour, place of origin, ancestry, and/or religion, persons who identify as women and 2SLGBTQ+, and persons with disabilities. We invite applicants to complete a confidential self-identification survey as part of the application process. All questions are voluntary, with an option to decline to answer. Information will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the recruitment process, and results are not shared with the selection committee. Inquiries about the survey may be directed to [email protected]. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In an effort to be both environmentally and fiscally responsible, UFV will contact only candidates receiving an interview. We thank all applicants for considering UFV for employment. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/ or a verification of their education credentials.

UFV is committed to the principle of equity in employment.