ELP Instructor, English in the Workplace, August Intensive Programs (Course ESHORT-42013) - Jobs in Winnipeg, MB

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Job Title:ELP InstructorProgram Name:August IntensiveCourse Name:English in the WorkplaceCourse Number:ESHORT-42013Start Date:August 2, 2022End Date:August 26, 2022Class Time:Monday to Thursday12:30-2:20pm (M/W), 1:00-3:00 pm (T/Th)Location:University of Winnipeg campusStipend:$ 645.00Today’s Date:May 10, 2022Course Overview:The English Language Program at The University of Winnipeg is seeking an English in the Workplace Workshop Instructor as part of the Canadian Workplace Experience Program.The Canadian Workplace Experience Program consists of intensive English classroom study followed by a placement at a local host organization that allows students to immerse themselves in an authentic professional Canadian work environment in order to improve their professional communication skills. The English in the Workplace Workshop gives students the skills to be successful in their placement.This posting will be used to hire for August Intensive terms based on student enrollment.Responsibilities:

• Course preparation and outline in accordance with Program requirements.
• Lesson / lecture preparation.
• Attendance management.
• Teaching.
• Student contact including providing assessment and constructive feedback to students.
• Participation in placement testing, staff meetings, orientations and graduation ceremonies.
• Preparation and creation of assessments.
• Marking and grading.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Qualifications:

• TESL Certificate or CELTA required.
• Undergraduate degree required.
• Minimum 1 year experience designing and implementing activities and exercises addressing different themes and topics related to Canadian Workplaces.
• Knowledge of Canadian workplace culture, professionalism and attitudes.
• Knowledge of creating and implementing needs assessments.
• Experience providing informal student assessments and formal student evaluation.
• Knowledge and experience implementing various classroom management techniques.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiating, and conflict-resolution skills to deal effectively with a wide variety of situations.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to the needs and issues of a diverse student body.

Online Teaching Qualifications:

• Able to accommodate student needs:

• Keep students up to date on their progress.
• Accessibility - respond in a timely method.
• Adaptability – handle the unexpected.
• Clearly articulate expectations in assignments and assessments.
• Flexible to students’ changing personal situations.

• Technological competency:

• Well trained in online teaching.
• Ability to communicate in a variety of modes.

• Comfortable communicating in writing:

• Provide timely but well thought out responses.

• Understands that facilitated learning as important as traditional learning:

• Direct a conversation.
• Take an active role in the learning process.
• Encourage the creation of a community of learners.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience instructing resume writing and interview skills considered an asset.
• Experience instructing oral and written communication specific to the workplace considered an asset.
• Experience instructing common business and workplace vocabulary, idiomatic language and grammar considered an asset.
• Experience using online teaching platforms considered an asset.
• Knowledge of a language additional to English considered an asset.

An equivalent combination of education, experience, skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered.Condition(s) of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Note: The work described in this posting will be conducted in-person.The University of Winnipeg has a Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy that requires all those coming to designated indoor campus spaces to provide proof they are fully vaccinated. The Policy has been suspended effective May 2, 2022. However, prospective employees should know that the Policy may be reinstated in the future based on changing public health circumstances.The University of Winnipeg is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognizes that a diverse staff and faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research environments, and is essential to academic and institutional excellence. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage women, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons to confidentially self-identify at time of application.If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact Shelby Phillips, HR Assistant at sh.phillips@uwinnipeg.ca.The personal information of applicants is collected under the authority of the University of Winnipeg Act and 36(1)(b) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. All personal information collected via the recruitment process is used to assess the applicant’s suitability, eligibility, and qualifications for employment, and to otherwise support recruitment activities. This information will be provided to participating members of the recruitment process. Questions regarding the collection of your personal information may be directed to the Director, HR Services, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2E9 or 204.786.9066.Quick Apply

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