This position has an end date of December 31, 2026.
Location - This role is in-person at North Campus Edmonton.
The English Language School (ELS) in the Faculty of Education invites applications for English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Lecturers for Fall 2026. These are Academic Teaching Staff (ATS) positions. The position involves the responsibility of teaching one 0-credit course in Language Readiness (EAP 136) or 2 3-credit courses in Academic and Intercultural Communications (INT D 137). The majority of students are in the University’s Bridging Program (BP) or the Year One Foundation Program (YOFP). The contact hours of instruction are 12-16 hours per week plus office hours, plus preparation and marking, Monday through Friday, over a 13-week term. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and achievements. The salary range is $70,919 to $102,445 per annum.
In striving to create an inclusive and supportive community, the ELS values the following core characteristics in all its instructors: 1) Flexibility, 2) Commitment to Service, 3) Collegiality and 4) Pursuit of Professional Development Opportunities. Our primary goal is to achieve academic excellence in all ELS programs through the enhancement of the entire learning environment and the continuous pursuit of professionalism of faculty and staff.
The Faculty of Education is consistently ranked among the top faculties of education in Canada and globally. It is home to award-winning educators, internationally recognized researchers, and socially engaged scholars. With a commitment to inclusive excellence, the faculty supports K–12 education, professional development, and advanced scholarship, shaping the next generation of teachers, leaders, and policymakers who make a difference in classrooms and communities.
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Deliver language and content based on a comprehensive curriculum and implementation guide
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Work with a mentor instructor
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Attend weekly instructor meetings for collaborative support
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Support international students' language development and acculturation
Minimum qualifications:
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Master's degree in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), Applied Linguistics or related field; and recent experience in university teaching at the undergraduate level.
Skills and Competencies
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Experience teaching English language in a post-secondary setting
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Extensive working knowledge of intercultural relations and environments, cultural sensitivity, and international students
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Strong classroom management skills
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Ability to employ varied English language instructional approaches informed by current research
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Ability to design, select and administer effective formative language assessments
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Excellent knowledge of grammatical and phonological systems of English
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Demonstrated ability to effectively implement the curriculum
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Superior interpersonal skills including the ability to listen and communicate effectively and sensitively, problem solve, negotiate, and an ability to counsel distressed or difficult students
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Excellent communication skills, including very strong public speaking, presentation, and writing skills; ability to adapt communication style and to collaborate with colleagues
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Ability to maintain and foster a collegial and professional environment
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Critical thinking and organizational ability
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Technically proficient in the computer environment and a working knowledge of various applications.
Application Instructions
Interested individuals are asked to submit a letter of application, a resume outlining qualifications, related work experience, and the names and contact information of three references addressed to Dr. Donald Mason, Director, ELS. Be advised, only those selected for consideration will be contacted and proof of relevant certifications will be required.
Salary will be commensurate with experience in accordance with Schedule D of the Collective Agreement between the Board of Governors of the University of Alberta and the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta.
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We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
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The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
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