Chair, Global Access & Language Instruction Newcomers LINC

The Opportunity

Keyano College is currently seeking a Chair for the Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) Program. This is a contract faculty position, and will report to the Associate Dean Academic Upgrading & Global Access in the School of Business, University Studies and Academic Upgrading. Chairs play a crucial role in students’ academic success and development within the program. In addition to their responsibility for delivering high-quality instruction, fostering student engagement, and contributing to the overall academic environment of the institution, Chairs undertake administrative and/or supervisory duties as assigned by the Dean or Associate Dean.

The Chair will also be responsible for the delivery of learner-centered EAL classes based on a PBLA (Portfolio-Based Language Assessment) curriculum with a settlement focus. LINC classes run Monday-Thursday, with different daytime and evening schedules.

Note:

this is not a remote or hybrid work opportunity, you will be required to work on campus and relocate to Fort McMurray, AB.

Keyano College is a comprehensive post-secondary educational institution located in Fort McMurray, nested in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo on traditional Treaty 8 territory. We are a strategic community partner that meets both the training and talent upgrading needs of industry, as well as the personal enrichment and cultural needs of the Wood Buffalo community. We take pride in offering a safe work and study environment that embraces Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging.

Our students and customers come from all walks of life and so do we. That is why we are committed to hiring great people from a variety of backgrounds because it makes our employee community stronger.

• Curriculum development
• Preparation for instruction
• Instruction in the classroom (this could be virtually and/or in-person)
• Supervising labs/clinicals
• Facilitation and review of clinical and work experience settings (where applicable)
• Continuous professional development to maintain currency in one’s discipline
• Incorporate teaching and learning strategies that support student academic success
• Student consultation and advisement
• Supervision and evaluation of students
• Must comply with Human Rights Legislation as well as college policies and procedures and collective agreement obligations regarding equity, inclusion, and diversity

• Administrative Responsibilities:
  Peer leader in providing direction to the respective program area
• Program planning in the form of administration of the development of new courses and programs, actively engaging with provincial bodies/community partners, consulting with faculty to align program goals, and preparing proposals and changes for Council consideration
• Consultation regarding budget creation and variance reporting, assessing operational and capital needs with the team, monitoring expenditures, and providing budget feedback to management
• Consultation on work loading of faculty and timetabling, leading program area meetings, and facilitating internal communications
• Addressing student concerns, liaising with provincial bodies/community partners, ensuring policy compliance, and contributing to program success
• Peer-mentoring through faculty classroom observations, student feedback and evaluations
• Conducting faculty interviews with the selection committee and facilitating orientation of instructors
• Facilitating program advisory committee meetings and ensure representation from diverse industry and business stakeholders, as well as related professionals
• Encouraging participation of faculty in college functions, voluntary training, and professional development opportunities

• Required
  
  Qualification:
  
  BA with TESL/TESOL Certification or
  
  B.Ed, with experience teaching EAL learners
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office applications
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Preferred Qualifications
  • EAL teaching experience
  • Working knowledge of CLB (Canadian Language Benchmarks) and Task-Based Learning
  • Previous experience working in a LINC program with PBLA (Portfolio-Based Language Assessment)
  • Previous experience working with EAL students with literacy challenges
  • Proficiency with online teaching platforms
  • The ideal candidate is someone that is a dynamic, culturally sensitive EAL instructor who is committed to cultivating a passion for learning and creating multicultural awareness through teaching the fundamentals of the English language
  • Also, someone who has a strong talent to develop and implement creative, hands-on curriculum that reaches every student’s learning style and ability, empowering students to succeed and realize their individual goals

• Additional Competencies Include:
  • Leadership and Mentoring - Faculty are responsible for acting as informal leaders of students and students may request mentorship from faculty members. Faculty could also serve as leaders in their academic field, as subject matter experts, course leads, program…