Course Title & Code TIER Program Course Code: ESL 160 Academic Unit Institut des langues officielles et du bilinguisme (OLBI) / Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute (OLBI) Location & Schedule Location: Main Campus, University of Ottawa - Academic Period: 2026 Fall Semester

- Course Dates: November 30 – December 11, 2026
- Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00 - 13:00
- Work Hours: 12
- Hourly Rate: ILOB -EIP/PIF/UoPal / OLBI - EIP/PIF/UoPal: $128.45 (2024-2025) Posting Details Posting Reason: New Position Posting limited to: Instructeur de langue à temps partiel (ILOB) / Part time Language Instructor (OLBI) Date Posted: 2026/08/18 Applications must be received before 2026/09/18 Expected Enrolment: 25 Approval date: 2026/08/18 Number of credits: 0 Course type: D Posting type: Régulier / Regular Language of instruction: Anglais | English Competence in second language: N/A Course Description Lead the academic component of the Teaching, Immersion & English Refinement (TIER) Program for professors from the Universidad del Atlantico, 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.

Responsibilities Prepare and facilitate lessons. Create and evaluate assignments. Integrate relevant digital teaching tools. Provide constructive feedback to participants.

Requirements - 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.

Additional Information

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Employees are required under provincial law to success. 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; you can click here for the main unit, here for the OLBI unit, or here for the Toronto/Windsor unit to find out more. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Applicants with disabilities may contact [email protected] to communicate the accommodation need.

Benefits - Competitive salary

- A defined benefit pension plan
- Group insurance coverage
- A employee and family assistance program EEO & 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.

📌 APTPUO - Fall 2026 - PT Professor (6-hour): ESL 160: Teaching, Immersion & English Refinement (TIER) Program
🏢 University-of-Ottaw
📍 Ottawa