EAP Instructor - Mount Royal University
Location: Mount Royal University - Calgary
Compensation: Commensurate with skills
Start Date: 4 Sep 2025
Mount Royal University’s English Language Program is hiring an instructor for the LEAP (Learn English for Academic Purposes) Program, a full-time, non-credit program for domestic and international English as an Additional Language (EAL) learners. The focus of the full-time LEAP program is classroom-delivered academic English courses that prepare learners for entry into post-secondary study. Reporting to the English Language Program Manager, we are looking for an instructor for a twice-weekly EAP course with a focus on receptive skills development for the fall semester.
Our instructors are responsible for bringing adult education expertise and familiarity with current research in the area of language learning to the classroom through engaging learning plans that meet the standards of the prescribed curriculum and syllabus. The successful candidate will be able to apply appropriate methods to best meet learner needs, plan activities that both engage student interest and develop skills, assess proficiency with both formative and summative tools, and communicate and collaborate professionally with others in the department.
Candidate Profile:
• Bachelor’s degree and TESL training recognized by TESL Canada.
• Experience teaching English to adults (EAP instruction in a post-secondary
setting is preferred)
• Ability to teach across English language proficiency levels
• Research-informed practice in the discipline supported by continued
professional development.
• Proven intercultural communicative competence
• Proficient with both using and supporting students and administrative
processes with technology (Google Suite, MS Office, and course management
software)
Course dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sep 2 - December 12, 2025
The start date of Sep 2 reflects the opportunity to visit the campus for an orientation to the program and the course prior to the first class, and is flexible.
Course Hours: 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
Preparation, grading and meeting times are paid.
Please send your letter of application with your resume to the attention of Mona Salehabadi, Program Manager at msalehabadi@mtroyal.ca
Please indicate if you are interested in future opportunities with Mount Royal University's English Language Program.
References and supporting documents should be ready if shortlisted and contacted for an interview.