Communication in Healthcare (CIHC) Instructor

Role: Communication in Healthcare (CIHC) Instructor

Reports to: Director, Greystone College Programs, Toronto

Location: Greystone College Toronto, ON (teaching will be delivered in-person on campus (443 University Ave)

Dates of Employment: January 5 to January 27th 2026 (3 weeks)

Description:

Greystone College - Toronto is seeking qualified and dynamic CIHC instructors to teach a group of international students studying Canadian healthcare concepts and language two-to-three mornings per week from January 5 to January 27th 2026. Candidates will team-teach with another instructor. This position is for a lead instructor to teach 3 days per week: Mon, Wed, and Friday, 8.30 am - 1.00 pm. The other instructor will teach on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The role may also include overseeing occasional after-class activities such as guest speaker visits and field trips.

Successful candidates will be teaching selected health care communication competencies involving anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology in the four language skills as well as functional skills for common interactions with patients and health care professionals. Instructors prepare lessons designed to increase students’ professional communicative readiness appropriate to a broad range of situations and needs in accordance with the Greystone College Curriculum Guidelines and Course Outlines. High quality delivery is expected. Curriculum and all materials are prepared and facilitated via our LMS platform.

Job Duties:

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

•  Eliciting students’ interests and communicative needs in an organized way


• Assessing students professional needs and planning lessons in accords with Greystone College Course Curriculum for the level being taught


• Selecting appropriate materials and resources (including Greystone College online resources)


• Using materials effectively via our Moodle LMS platform


• Creating an atmosphere that encourages all students equally in self-expression, self-reflection, cooperation and leadership


• Evaluating progress (ongoing) and conferring with students individually according to the specifics outlined in the course objectives.


• Teaching lessons utilizing various materials and technologies as required, including case-studies and reflection exercises on guest speakers and field trips to clinics, schools and hospitals


• Maintaining current and accurate class records, including daily attendance records into Moodle LMS


• Other duties as assigned

We provide:

• Curriculum and outlines


• All supplementary materials

Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Attributes:

A successful candidate must possess the following qualifications and experience:

• Canadian healthcare system background (RN/RPN registration with CNO is an asset)


• A completed Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university


• TESL certification recognized by Languages Canada (or equivalent, e.g. CELTA) is an asset


• Previous teaching experience either in Canada or overseas


• Ability to communicate fluently and accurately in written and oral English


• Demonstrated proficiency with current technology tools and online learning platforms including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint and Excel), Moodle LMS


• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively and courteously with students and staff who may come from differing cultural and linguistic backgrounds


• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, organize and complete tasks with minimal supervision

Contact Information:

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

About ELS, ILSC & Greystone College

A world leader in language education & vocational training, ILSC Education Group, which opened its first language school in Vancouver, Canada in 1991 and Greystone College in 2002, offers life-changing educational experiences in Canada, Australia, and India, some of the world’s most attractive and popular English-speaking work and study destinations. Since opening its first school in Vancouver, BC, Canada, ILSC has become a world leader in language and career training and has grown to include 9 incredible locations around the world, in Vancouver, Toronto and Montréal, Canada; New Delhi, India; and Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth, Australia.

In early 2022, ILSC Education Group joined forces with ELS Education Services, bringing together over 100 years of combined experience delivering life-changing learning experiences to international students. Since 1961, when ELS Educational Services opened its first school in Washington DC, ELS has developed a global reputation for delivering top-quality English language programs. ELS now has the most extensive network of on-campus English language programs and University partners, across the USA.

Our mission is to provide our global community with transformative learning, living and work experiences by offering the finest language, career and higher education programs.

Our Core Values

PASSION: To enrich & transform people’s lives

INNOVATION: To evolve through creativity & diversity.

RESPECT: To treat everyone with compassion & dignity.

COLLABORATION: To build community & achieve more together

INTEGRITY: To act responsibly & ethically in everything we do

ELS, ILSC and Greystone College are committed to providing a barrier-free environment and are proud to be Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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