Instructor, English Language Foundations (ELF)
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Job Summary
Academic Services is focused on supporting SAITs schools and departments in their pursuit of SAITs strategic priorities. Academic Services brings together several academic development delivery and quality assurance units with a common goal: student success. Academic Services provides unique flexible support programing designed to help learners succeed in their chosen SAIT career program.
The Opportunity
The English Language Foundations (ELF) program at SAIT provides English as an additional language (EAL) training and instruction to a range of English language learners across Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) levels.
This role will deliver English language instruction to students with language proficiency levels for ELF Speech 154 and Speech 155 classes from October 20 2025 - December 19 2025.
Reporting to the Academic Chair ELF you will professionally facilitate the students learning process and support students in achieving established learning outcomes to the maximum of their potential. You will be a self-starter and have a passion for lifelong learning and facilitating applied learning for others. You should be resourceful drawing on a wide range of methods techniques and tools to support student success.
You are expected to collaborate with colleagues to foster a student-centered learning environment that is pedagogically sound technically supported and innovative in nature.
You must be able to demonstrate excellence in your communication and organizational skills and you can function in a collaborative team environment. You will hold students accountable for Academic Integrity and will bring forward cases of suspected Academic Dishonesty.
Note: SAIT as a post-secondary institution serves a diverse student population. Therefore instructional duties may occasionally be required during early mornings evenings and weekends. If selected specific scheduling arrangements will be discussed between you and the leader.
The Role
- Teach Speech 154 or Speech 155 course to students at designated Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) levels.
- Prepare and deliver lesson plans lectures and learning activities
- Provide ongoing support guidance and advice to students.
- Adhere to the course outline including assessment weighting.
- Prepare and deliver grade all assessments while following final grade deadline.
- Monitor and evaluate student progress submit Early Support forms as needed and respond to inquiries within two business days.
- Create an inclusive and engaging learning environment that fosters student success.
- Deliver courses using SAIT delivery platforms (e.g. Teams Zoom Brightspace); delivery mode of the course must not be altered.
- Collaborate with faculty teaching the same course or subject when possible to ensure consistency across sections.
- Participate in curriculum and program development and review.
- Attend program orientations meetings and training activities as needed.
- Participate in professional development workshops stay current with pedagogical practices and educational technologies.
- Comply with SAIT policies and procedures and with the Alberta Human Rights Commissions Duty to Accommodate for all qualified students experiencing learning challenges in post-secondary institutions.
- Promote and support SAITs strategic and academic plans.
- Report students progress to the Academic Chair and respond to requests from the Academic Chair within two business days.
Qualifications & Experience
- Masters Degree or higher in Teaching English as an Additional Language or Teaching English as a Second Language.
- Minimum TESL Canada Professional Certificate Standard One.
- TESL Canada Professional Certificate Standard Three preferred.
- Minimum three years of experience in teaching English as an additional language. Experience teaching newcomers is an asset.
- Prior teaching experience in EAP and EAL adult learning settings in post-secondary institutions.
- Knowledge of the Canadian Language Benchmarks.
- Prior CLB assessment experience is an asset.
- Demonstrated teaching experience using various delivery models including online Hyflex hybrid delivery models face-to-face delivery methods.
- Experience with Brightspace D2L and Zoom.
- Intermediate level proficiency in Microsoft Word Outlook Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong time management and organizational skills.
- Strong aptitude for mentoring and coaching others.
- Previous SAIT teaching experience will be considered an asset.
- Graduate education and/or work experience in adult education would be an asset.
- Excellent computer skills and experience teaching in learning management systems such as Brightspace/D2L are required.
Job classification: INSTRUCTOR - S4001
Hourly Rate: $80.00
# of positions: 2
Position End Date: December 19 2025
Posting closing date: September 19 2025 (4pm)
About SAIT
SAIT is a global leader in applied education. Named one of Albertas Top Employers we offer the chance to work with a purpose preparing the next generation of industry leaders entrepreneurs advocates and explorers.
Building on our 100 year history were looking for innovative bold and collaborative employees who embrace change and deliver world-class customer experiences. Your future starts now at SAIT.
Community and Belonging is essential to achieving SAITs vision to be a global leader in applied education. We encourage applications from women Indigenous people racialized people people with disabilities people from gender and sexually diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities. Learn more aboutCommunity and Belonging at SAIT.
At SAIT we understand that experience comes in many forms. Were dedicated to adding diverse perspectives to SAIT - so if your experience is close to what were looking for please consider applying.
SAIT is committed to supporting persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We will work with applicants to provide accommodations upon request to the Talent Advisor.
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