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About the Role

Western International College (WesternIC) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Instructor to deliver academic literacy and collaborative product realization courses for graduate-level international students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and inclusive instruction in course topics.
• Facilitate student learning through in-class activities, discussions, group work, and experiential assignments.
• Support students’ transition to post-secondary education in Canada by modeling effective academic strategies and inclusive community-building.
• Integrate equity-informed, trauma-aware, and culturally responsive approaches to teaching.
• Provide timely feedback and assessment of student work.
• Collaborate with academic and student support teams to ensure alignment with program goals and learner needs.

Requirements

• PhD or thesis-master’s degree in any field with a background that includes engineering, STEM or applied sciences.
• Minimum of 5 years of post-secondary teaching experience, with a focus on working with international or newcomer student populations.
• Deep understanding of intercultural communication and equity-informed teaching practices.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
• PhD (preferred).
• Experience in university or college pathway programming (preferred).
• Familiarity with the Canadian post-secondary system and student transition challenges (preferred).
• Relevant industry work experience (preferred).
• Successful applicants will be required to complete relevant pre-employment checks, including a criminal background check and professional reference checks.

Skills

• Academic and professional writing skills
• Business and technical communication
• Research
• Drafting
• Revising
• Presenting
• Supporting ideas with data
• Articulating informed opinions
• Tailoring writing to diverse audiences
• Group discussions
• Peer review
• Product realization principles and practices
• Technical skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Time management
• Research analysis
• Professional presentation
• Iterative design
• Evidence-based decision-making
• Effective communication
• Intercultural communication
• Equity-informed teaching practices
• Communication skills
• Facilitation skills

Location

• Western University campus

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Minimum of 5 years of post-secondary teaching experience

Education Level

• PhD or thesis-master’s degree

About the Company

• Western International College (WesternIC), in partnership with Western University, provides international students with pathways to undergraduate and professional master’s programs.
• WesternIC offers a supportive, student-centred learning environment designed to prepare students for success at Western University and beyond.

Equal Opportunity

• Navitas is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported.
• We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and communities in which we live and serve.
• If you require an accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.