Sessional Instructor, ELS

UFVs 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.

Candidates should:

• Hold at minimum a Masters 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.
  

Interested applicants should submit:
a cover letter
a current CV including a list of three references. (References will only be contacted for shortlisted candidates.)

The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halqeméylem-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 BCs top employers UFV offers a combination of career and lifestyle benefits. Join a team of 1400 passionate professionals who value integrity inclusivity and excellence. At UFV you will serve a vibrant community and shape the future of 15000 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 Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given 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.