Instructor, English Language Foundations (ELF) Program

Location
Calgary, AB
 
Benefits
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Full job description
Academic Services is focused on supporting SAIT’s schools and departments in their pursuit of SAIT’s 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 COMN and SPCH classes from August 25, 2025 to October 20, 2025.

Reporting to the Academic Chair, ELF, you will be a self-starter, have a passion for facilitating applied learning for others and lifelong learning. You will professionally facilitate the students' learning process and support students in achieving established learning outcomes to the maximum of their potential. You will make use of any and all available resources, methods, techniques and strategies to ensure student success.

Look forward to working collaboratively with colleagues to create a student-centered learning environment which 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 COMN or SPCH courses to students of specific Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) levels
Report progress of learners to the Academic Chair
Participate in curriculum and program development and review
Evaluate student progress and achievement
Provide ongoing support, guidance and advice to learners
Participate in professional development workshops
Facilitate courses, lesson plans, lectures, and learning activities.
Adhere to the course outline, including weighting of assessments
Prepare, deliver, and grade all assessments. Adhere to the final grade deadline
Deliver courses through SAIT delivery tools (e.g., Teams, Zoom, Brightspace) is required. Instructors may not change the delivery mode of a course
Comply with the Alberta Human Rights Commission’s Duty to Accommodate for all qualified students experiencing learning challenges in post-secondary institutions
Evaluate student progress and facilitate student success, including submitting Early Support forms as needed and responding to email inquiries within two business days
Create an open and inclusive learning environment and show personal interest in student success
Collaborate with faculty colleagues teaching the same course or subject to support consistency across sections, where possible
Provide ongoing support, guidance and advice to learners and potential learners
Promote and support SAIT’s strategic and academic plans
Adhere to all of SAIT’s policies and procedures
Stay aware of emerging pedagogical issues and educational technologies
Attend program orientations, meetings, and training activities, where possible
Respond to Academic Chair’s request for information within two business days
Qualifications Experience
Master’s degree or higher in Teaching English as an Additional Language or Teaching English as a Second Language
Minimum TESL Canada Professional Certificate Standard One
A minimum of three years’ experience in teaching English as an additional language
Prior CLB assessment experience is an asset
TESL Canada Professional Certificate Standard Three preferred
Prior teaching experience in EAP and EAL adult learning settings in post-secondary institutions
Previous SAIT teaching experience will be considered an asset
Graduate education and/or work experience in adult education would be an asset
Skills Knowledge
Knowledge of the Canadian Language Benchmarks
Prior CLB assessment experience is an asset
Experience teaching newcomers
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
Job classification: S4001 - Instructor
Hourly Rate: $41.30 - $44.66
# of positions: 5
Position End Date: October 20, 2025
Posting closing date: July 31, 2025

About SAIT

SAIT is a global leader in applied education. Named one of Alberta’s 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, we’re 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 SAIT’s 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 about Community and Belonging at SAIT.

At SAIT, we understand that experience comes in many forms. We’re dedicated to adding diverse perspectives to SAIT - so if your experience is close to what we’re 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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