Course Information Posting Reason: New Position. Location: Main Campus. Academic Period: 2026 Fall Semester. Faculty: Faculté des arts / Faculty of Arts. Academic Unit: Institut des langues officielles et du bilinguisme Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute (OLBI). Course Title: TIER Program. Course Code: ESL 160. Section: F200.
Course Description: Lead the academic component of the Teaching, Immersion & English Refinement (TIER) Program for professors from the Universidad de La Guajira, delivered at the University of Ottawa's Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute (OLBI). This program integrates targeted English language development (B1-B2 levels) with professional training in English-Medium Instruction (EMI). The instructor will design and deliver engaging sessions on topics such as EMI classroom communication strategies, academic vocabulary, course planning, assessment methods, and adapting instructional materials for multilingual learners. The role requires close collaboration with a fellow instructor to ensure curriculum coherence and pedagogical alignment, as well as the supervision of a teaching assistant.
Responsibilities include preparing and facilitating lessons, creating and evaluating assignments, integrating relevant digital teaching tools, and providing constructive feedback to participants. Instruction will be aligned with the program's objectives to enhance participants' English proficiency and strengthen their capacity to teach effectively in EMI contexts, supporting their professional growth and institutional internationalization goals.
Comments: This course is offered exclusively on the University of Ottawa campus and requires in-person instruction.
Course Dates: November 30 – December 18, 2026. Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00 - 13:00.
Posting limited to: Instructeur de langue à temps partiel (ILOB) / Part-Time Language Instructor (OLBI).
Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/08/18. Applications must be received BEFORE 2026/09/18.
Expected Enrollment: 25.



Approval date: 2026/08/18. Number of credits: 0. Work Hours: 18.
Hourly Rate: ILOB -EIP/PIF/UoPal / OLBI - EIP/PIF/UoPal: $128.45 (2024-2025). The academic year starts on September 1 and ends on August 31.
These rates do not include vacation pay nor statutory pay. These rates will be applied until a new collective agreement is ratified. Retro will be paid after the ratification.
Course type: D. Posting type: Régulier / Regular. Language of instruction: Anglais | English. Competence in second language: N/A. Course Schedule: Mardi | Tuesday 10:00-13:00. Jeudi | Thursday 10:00-13:00.
Requirements APTPUO: An acceptable level of education/experience could be viewed as being equivalent to the educational required and/or demonstrated experience.
Master's degree in second language teaching, TESL or related discipline.
Two years of experience teaching ESL at the college/university level.
Previous experience teaching this course or an equivalent ESL course.
Experience with team-teaching.
TESL Certification or equivalent.
Eligibility and Additional Information Employees are required under provincial law to successfully complete all mandatory legislated training. The list of training may be modified by provincial law.
The hiring process will be governed by the current APTPUO collective agreements.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion The University of Ottawa embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are passionate about our people and committed to employment equity. We foster a culture of respect, teamwork and inclusion, where collaboration, innovation,



and creativity fuel our quest for research and teaching excellence. While all qualified persons are invited to apply, we welcome applications from qualified Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and LGBTQIA2S+ persons. The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible, barrier-free work environment. The University is also committed to working with applicants with disabilities requesting accommodation during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes. Applicants with disabilities may contact [email protected] to communicate the accommodation need. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as defined in Policy 129 – Covid-19 Vaccination. This policy was suspended effective May 1, 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts.
Benefits and Compensation The University of Ottawa offers a generous pay and perks package that includes a competitive salary, a defined benefit pension plan, group insurance coverage and an employee and family assistance program.
About the University The University of Ottawa is the largest bilingual (English-French) university in the world. Located at the heart of Canada’s capital, we have ready access to the great institutions of our country. Our advances in social sciences, health, engineering, science and the humanities make uOttawa a unique place to learn, grow and excel. The University of Ottawa aspires to employing a staff that fully represents the diversity of Canada's population. As a result, it is committed to employment equity principles and aims to provide an inclusive and barrier-free workplace.

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📌 APTPUO - Fall 2026 - PT Professor (6-hour): ESL 160: Teaching, Immersion & English Refinement ( (Quebec City)
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