Sessional Instructor

Overview

ICM offers a pathway to an undergraduate degree at the University of Manitoba. We are seeking expressions of interest from candidates seeking to teach pre-university and/or university-level courses in areas including Agricultural & Food Sciences; Arts; Business; Engineering; Environment, Earth, & Resources; Recreation Management & Community Development; or Science.  For a full range of course options currently available at ICM, please consult ICM Course Descriptions available at https://www.icmanitoba.ca/pre-arrival-and-registration-resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and presenting lessons, tutorials, and workshops in an English-only format


• Maintaining regular office hours


• Constructing and marking appropriate assessment instruments (test, assignments, projects, examinations)


• Providing constructive feedback to students


• Invigilating the midterm and final exams


• Recommending a final grade for the course


• Completing an end-of-term report


• Adhering to course moderation requirements inclusive of liaising with the Course Coordinator

Essential Skills, Knowledge, & Experience

• Master’s degree, PhD Candidate, or PhD in relevant field


• Professional experience in a relevant discipline area


• Demonstrated ability and experience in the delivery of classes within a post-secondary teaching environment


• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and meet agreed outcomes


• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, in the English language


• Empathetic approach to the instructional needs and concerns of students

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Degree or certificate in the professional practice of teaching and learning


• Exposure to the academic needs and requirements of international students


• Experience in a multicultural environment