Instructor(s), English as a Second Language

Employment Group

BCGEU

Position Number

00206

Division

Faculty of Academic and Career Preparation

Department

English Language Learning

Campus

Nanaimo campus *Successful candidates must be able to attend in person on campus as required.

Location

Nanaimo, British Columbia

Country

Canada

Appointment Type

temporary part-time

Workload

4-20 hours per week of direct instruction. Multiple positions available.

Pay Level

BCGEU: $71,846 - $115,129 per annum (prorated if part-time).

Starting Salary

Faculty are placed on the BCGEU salary scale based on education, experience and placement criteria as outlined in the Collective Agreement, to an initial maximum of $89,412 per annum

Start:

Fall: Aug 28 to Oct 21, 2025; Oct 22 to Dec 12, 2025 Spring: Jan 2 to Feb 25, 2026; Feb 26 to Apr 20, 2026 Intersession: Apr 27 to Jun 18, 2026; Jun 19 to Aug 11, 2026.

Appointment Start Date

28-Aug-2025

Additional Information

Appointment may end early or be extended. Start and end date will vary by semester of hire.

Applicant Documents

CV/Resume, Cover Letter, Teaching Evaluations, Qualifications , Name and contact information of recent supervisors willing to provide a reference

Posted Date

24-Jul-2025

Closing Date

22-Jul-2026

Job Reference

2751

Duties:

• Instructors may be required to teach in a variety of courses and/or programs, including multi-level English for Academic Purposes, and English for General Purposes.

• Instructors may be assigned to teach in International Academic Support, ELL Learning Centre or provide instructional ELL support.

• Instructors are expected to attend faculty meetings and engage in program initiatives.

• Candidates must demonstrate commitment to ongoing professional training, subject currency, and institutional service.

• Course delivery may be face-to-face, remote, or blended.

• Instructors need to be prepared to instruct in any of these environments.

• Instructors are expected to integrate basic computer skills into instruction.

  Varied term and auxiliary positions may be available throughout the year.

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must have a Master's Degree from an appropriately accredited institution. Applicants with exceptional demonstrated experience or a unique combination of education and experience may be considered. Only candidates with a Master's Degree can be assigned the full slate of positions in the ELL department.

• Applicants must meet TESL Canada criteria equivalent to Professional Standard One (Permanent) and have teaching English as an additional language training and qualifications through an accredited institution with recent documented experience (minimum 1000 hours) teaching adult ELL and/or EFL.
• Applicants must also be familiar with relevant computer applications.
• Successful candidates will be either native speakers of English or able to demonstrate native-level competency; verification of fluency may be requested.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in a related field from an appropriately accredited institution. ELL teaching experience at Vancouver Island University. Additional language learning experience. International experience.

VIU is pleased to offer eligible employees a comprehensive benefit plan; ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a desirable pension plan. As part of the VIU campus community, our employees work with supportive colleagues within an encouraging environment and are provided with the tools and training that promote learning and development. The perks of VIU employment are multiple, and include well-being initiatives and services, strategic discounts, and flexible work opportunities.

Note:

• Short-listed candidates must provide original transcripts, or applicable original certifications at time of interview.
• All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
• Vancouver Island University (VIU) is collectively committed to building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment for faculty, staff, and students. In our journey towards greater diversity, we invite applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all gender identities and sexual orientations who bring value to the VIU community through their lived experiences. We encourage members of all equity-seeking groups to self-identify within their application cover letter. When a candidate voluntarily discloses this information in their cover letter, the information will be used only for the fulfillment of the career opportunity. Disclosure and/or self-identification with an equity-seeking group will not lead to advantageous treatment of a candidate who is not qualified.