About Bow Valley College

Bow Valley College is Calgarys college with local impact and global reach, serving more than 15,000 students. We launch our students
by preparing them for in-demand jobs through high-quality, future-oriented education. We advance our graduates into careers in healthcare, technology, business, entertainment arts, social services, and more, contributing to our economy and community. We evolve our students through work-integrated learning, upskilling, and reskilling. Proud to be named one of Canadas Top 50 research colleges, our applied research focuses on health and educational technology, and social innovation. Home to the Digital Entertainment Nexus, Calgarys first esports arena, and the Bears varsity team, Bow Valley College is celebrating 60 years of student success. Learn more about the opportunities we create at bowvalleycollege.ca.

Position Summary

Instructors in the School of Foundational Learning are responsible for providing instruction to students; evaluating student progress, designing and developing curriculum and instructional materials, and supporting students in meeting the learning outcomes of their courses and programs. The Instructor - EAP (English for Academic Purposes) must be committed to effective teaching and demonstrate the ability to teach courses within the field of English Language Instruction in a broad range of settings. This includes but is not limited to teaching face-to-face; online; in blended delivery settings; and in the workplace. Instructors must be prepared to teach at all levels of the language learning continuum. Levels range from literacy ELL to specialized ELL training that includes post-secondary preparation; effective intercultural competence; and workforce integration.

This position reports to the Associate Dean, School of Foundational Learning

Position responsibilities and accountabilities include but are not limited to:

Provides Quality InstructioninCourses as Assigned

• Instructs courses as assigned.
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  Develops and delivers educational content in face-to-face, online, and blended learning environments.
• Prepares and updates course syllabus/outline and content.
  
• Creates lesson plans and course schedule.
  
• Develops and updates curriculum, manuals and guides as requested byProgram Chair.
  
• Evaluates learner performance on an ongoing basis and provides learners and administrators with learner progress reports.
  
• Develops suitable assessment criteria.
  
• Maintains officials records as required.
  
• Facilitates learning within avariety of settings.
  

ProvidesaPositive Educational Learning Experience

• Meets with learners regarding any academic issues (for example: attendance; conduct, performance).
  
• Identifies areas of concern and refer to the Program Chair if follow up is necessary.
  
• Refers learners to other institutional supports as required (for example: tutoring, counseling).
  
• Ensures that any special student accommodations are met (for example: reduced course load, vision impairments, hearing impairments, testing).
  
• Supports the program in awarding of scholarships and bursaries.
  
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  Participates in college and departmental events that promote learner success (for example: orientation, graduation).

Builds and Maintains Relationship with Internal and External Stakeholders and promote the Department and the College

• Keeps current regarding changes in best practice and adapts curriculum as required.
• Assists with articulation and transfer activity for learners as required.
• Meets with industry stakeholders and sit on Advisory Committees as required.
• Attends external community meetings.
• Participates in recruitment events as schedule permits.

Other Duties /Special Projects

• Follows College Policies and Procedures.
• Completes professional development requirements (Respectful Workplace Policy, Cybersecurity, Brightspace/D2L, Agresso, MS Teams, FOIP).
• Ability and willingness to participate in applied research
• Acts as a subject matter expert on projects, when applicable.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree with Languages Canada approved TESL certification
• 3 years instructional experience teaching adults
• ELL teaching experience
• Highly organized
• An equivalent combination of directly related education and experience may be considered
• If your education was received internationally we will require you provide an international education assessment through IQAS, WES, or one of the other nationally designated organizations upon hire

This opening is a casual Faculty position. Please note all successful candidates will be required to provide copies of government issued identification and proof of educational qualifications upon hire and may be required to provide an enhanced police information check.

Closing Date: June 4, 2025

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

Bow Valley College is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within our community. We welcome applications from qualified candidates who would contribute to the further diversification of our employees including, but not limited to, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.