Toronto Metropolitan University is Canada’s leader in innovative career-focused education. It is a distinctly urban university with a focus on innovation and entrepreneurship. Toronto Metropolitan has a mission to serve societal needs and a long-standing commitment to engaging its community.

The English Language Institute is Canada’s leading provider of English Language Programming, providing international students with pathway opportunities to 60+ undergraduate programs at Toronto Metropolitan University. The English Language Institute invites applications for instructor(s). Please refer to our website https://www.torontomu.ca/english-language-institute/ for the most current information (course start and end dates, course content, other significant dates, starting times, and duration).

The English Language Institute offers high quality ESL/EAP (English as a Second Language/English for Academic Purpose) programming for Toronto Metropolitan University, using an innovative theme-based curriculum, developed in-house by the English Language Institute teaching team. Our teaching methods promote student engagement, motivation, and encourage students to take responsibility for their own language learning.

English Language Institute programs support the holistic development of students, facilitate an inquiry-based learning and teaching environment, promote the personal and professional development of staff and students, and utilize current research and best practices to deliver learning experiences that foster innovation and academic excellence. It is crucial for the English Language Institute’s Continuing Education Contract Lecturers (CECLs) to maintain close oversight of the students to ensure the successful development of their linguistic and academic skills. English Language Institute programs encourage a sense of belonging and foster an inclusive community for CECLs, staff, students, and partners.

For more information on the English Language Institute, please visit https://www.torontomu.ca/english-language-institute/.

Toronto Metropolitan University is committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, but applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Experience

The successful candidate needs to demonstrate expertise in teaching English for General and Academic Purposes for CLB 7/8 (IELTS 6.0) or equivalent.

This expertise includes teaching in a blended learning environment: online, in-person, synchronously and asynchronously. The candidate must demonstrate familiarity with innovative, learner-centered approaches and experience in customizing and modifying these approaches and teaching strategies according to the needs of the program and specific groups or individuals.

Education:

Applicants are expected to have the following:

1- A recognized certification in teaching English to speakers of other languages.

2- A Master degree in Linguistics/ in English as a Second or Other language/ in Education is also preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

They must also be committed to working collaboratively with their fellow CECLs, administrators and management to deliver a seamless theme-based, proficiency-oriented curriculum. Applicants should demonstrate experience working with diverse groups in a multicultural and multilingual environment. A high level of emotional and cultural intelligence is essential. The successful candidate will be committed to using innovative teaching approaches suitable for diverse learners, as well as the integration of new technologies in their teaching.

English Language Institute CECLs play an essential role in supporting programs’ objectives, including a strong emphasis on holistic student support, the creation of a positive, safe and inclusive teaching environment, and a strong commitment to the well-being and success of all students.

Notes:

• Candidates may be asked to demonstrate qualifications through occupational testing.

• Candidates must have a demonstrated record of dependability/reliability and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.

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Information About ESL Foundation Program (Two terms) - EAP 200 Fall 2026:

Dates: Fall term (Monday, August 24th, 2026 to Friday, December 11th, 2026)

Delivery Format: Blended (in-person and online synchronous and asynchronous)

Orientation date: Wednesday August 19th, 2026

Weeks 1-2:

Monday-Thursday: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Friday: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM asynchronous hours (office hours)

Week 3-14:

Monday-Tuesday-Thursday: 8:30 AM - 11:30 PM

Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Friday: 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM asynchronous hours (office hours)

Week 15-16:

Monday-Thursday: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Friday: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM asynchronous hours (office hours)

Appointments are for a total of 254 hrs, of blended teaching plus administrative hours as needed, for a single section.

The position involves daily lesson planning, modifications, development of assignments, and activities. In addition, CECLs are responsible for the coordination and delivery of the program curriculum in collaboration with the rest of the teaching staff and administrative team. To support student development, CECLs will meet regularly and individually with students to identify and work on areas for improvement using the asynchronous hours assigned to both teachers and students per week. CECLs will also provide specific and timely feedback. Additionally, CECLs must complete administrative tasks to support program objectives and attend staff meetings with the administrative team.

The rate of pay for this course is $90.80 per hour.

Course dates and scheduling information may be found on The Chang School website. The contract end date for CE Contract Lecturers is the final grade submission date each term, not the course end date. This allows CECLs to continue to have access to University premises and systems up to the date they must submit their final grades to the University.

This posting is only available for 10 calendar days from the day of posting.

Please refer to the CUPE 3904, Unit 2 Collective Agreement for detailed information on applicant responsibilities and salary rate.

NOTE: On offer of a teaching contract, successful applicants for whom the Chang School has no transcripts on file will be required to furnish The Chang School with official, original academic transcripts issued by their advanced degree granting institutions.

While applicants may submit Faculty/Course Survey (now Course Operations Survey) results from the Winter 2020, Spring/Summer 2020, Fall 2020, Winter 2021, and Spring 2021, these results will not be used as evidence of teaching effectiveness by the selection committee due to the impact of COVID-19 on these semesters. A negative inference will not be drawn if survey results are not submitted for these semesters. Alternate evidence of teaching effectiveness may be provided by the candidate for consideration by the selection committee. 2026-2027 rate of pay for credit courses is $189.36 per hour.The 2026-2027 rate of pay for credit courses is $189.36 per hour.rovided by the candidate for consideration by the selection committee