APTPUO: Fall 2026 - PT Professor (6-hour) - ESL 105 F100

University of Ottawa•Ottawa, ON

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Part-Time Professor teaching ESL 105 (Foundations in English) for beginners during the Fall 2026 semester at the University of Ottawa's Main Campus. The course focuses on basic reading and listening skills, including identifying topics, main ideas, and details in simplified passages. Speaking and writing components involve simple conversations, short discussions, and the construction of simple and compound sentences. The course is offered exclusively on campus and requires in-person instruction. The schedule is Monday - Friday, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, with professors mutually agreeing on teaching days for the section. The unit reserves the right to select teaching days if there are conflicts or limited sections. The University of Ottawa is committed to diversity, inclusion, and employment equity, fostering a culture of respect, teamwork, and innovation. They welcome applications from qualified Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQIA2S+ persons, and are committed to providing an accessible, barrier-free work environment.

Requirements

Master's degree in second language teaching, TESL, or a 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.
Ability to complete all mandatory legislated training as required by provincial law.

Nice To Haves

An acceptable level of education/experience could be viewed as being equivalent to the educational required and/or demonstrated experience.

Responsibilities

Teach ESL 105 (Foundations in English) to beginners.
Focus on basic elements of reading and listening, including identification of topic, main ideas, and details in short, simplified passages.
Instruct students in speaking and writing, including simple conversations, short discussions, and the construction of simple and compound sentences.
Provide in-person instruction on the University of Ottawa campus.
Mutually agree upon teaching schedules with other professors teaching the same section, or accept assigned teaching days if necessary.
Complete all mandatory legislated training as required by provincial law.