Course Instructor
Posted on: 10 Feb 2026
International Programs at University of Toronto New College seeks English language instructors to teach an English language course in the International Summer Academy between April 6th to April 24th, 2026.
Culture & Community Course (Youth Students)
Course description
Being a modern citizen involves valuing the differences and recognizing the similarities between diverse groups of people. Our Culture & Community course for youth is designed to give young people engaging opportunities to improve their English language proficiency while exploring approaches to intercultural communication and developing projects that involve a community-centred approach to learning. Students will explore cultural content locally from Toronto, regionally from Canada, and globally from student cultures to better understand how context impacts communication all the while exploring areas of digitization and technology. This course requires students to be active learners and work collaboratively on a project that can positively impact a local campus-based community area through classroom instruction that focuses on exploring communication strategies, raising cultural awareness, and identifying potential challenges.
Delivery mode: In-person
Enrolment estimate: 15-20 students per section
Class Schedule: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Stipend: $2,024.08 (New Instructor) – $2,130.61 (Returning Instructor) – $2,343.67 (IFP Sessional Instructor)
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Preparation and teaching of course (e.g. designing and implementing class assignments and tests) aligned with the program curriculum framework
- Maintaining timely and accurate records of student attendance and achievement, and submitting a written evaluation for each student
- Collaborating with other instructors, when necessary
- Preparing for and participating in the graduation ceremony at the end of the course
- Other reasonable tasks as assigned by the Coordinator and/or Academic Directors
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must have a Bachelor of Education (or equivalent) with Additional Qualification(s) in English language teaching/ESL OR TESL Canada Level 1 certification (or equivalent). In addition, applicants must have at least 1 year of English language teaching classroom experience with international youth (15-18 years old). Ideal candidates will have a strong interest in sociology either through courses taught or taken.
Preferred Qualifications
Applicants who have experience teaching the culture and community course to youth students in the International English Program are preferred.
It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final budgetary determinations.
Location:
OntarioCanada
Other information:
This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 6 Collective Agreement.
It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolment. Should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.
Please note: Members of UTFA should not apply for positions posted under the Unit 6 collective agreement; rather they should apply on the basis of an UTFA overload.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.
The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca. During employment, to request accommodation from the University, contact the supervisor or department chair and/or Health & Wellbeing Programs & Services at hwb@utoronto.ca. For more information about accommodations at U of T, please visit our Accommodation webpage.
Job contact:
How to apply:
Applicants are required to complete the application form and should submit a detailed letter of application (cover letter); an updated curriculum vitae; name and contact information (email and phone); evidence of teaching in the relevant area.
Applications should be sent to:
International Programs
c/o International Programs Administrative Assistant
E-mail: internationalprograms@utoronto.ca
Application deadline: February 27, 2026
Only applications submitted to the email address listed above will be considered.