APTPUO: Fall 2026 - PT Professor (6-hour): ESL 130 F300

University of Ottawa•Ottawa, ON

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This posting is for a Part-Time Professor position for the Fall 2026 semester, teaching ESL 130 (Academic Enhancement in English) at the Main Campus. The course focuses on refining reading and listening skills, improving critical thinking, and developing self-correction strategies in speaking and writing through activities like debates, presentations, summaries, and academic essays. The term runs from September 9 to December 11, 2026, with classes scheduled Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. This position is limited to Part-Time Language Instructors (OLBI). The University of Ottawa is committed to diversity, inclusion, and employment equity, fostering a culture of respect and collaboration. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, with priority given to Canadians and permanent residents. The university is committed to providing an accessible, barrier-free work environment and accommodating applicants with disabilities.

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.
Ability to complete all mandatory legislated training.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Refinement of previously learned reading and listening skills.
Improvement of critical thinking skills.
Learning self-correction strategies in speaking and writing.
Conducting debates and extended oral presentations.
Completing unguided summaries.
Writing academic essays using various organizational patterns.
In-person instruction on the University of Ottawa campus.
Mutually agreeing upon teaching schedules with professors teaching the same section.
Completing all mandatory legislated training as required by provincial law.