University of Toronto
Location
Mississauga, ON | Canada
Job description
Date Posted: 03/05/2024
Req ID: 36299
Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
Department: UTM:RG Academic Skills Centre
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)
Description:
Robert Gillespie Academic Skills Centre, University of Toronto Mississauga– Writing Instructor
Nature of the assignment : The Writing Instructors at the Robert Gillespie Academic Skills Centre counsel students individually and in small groups on university writing, especially on organization, reasoning, style, and language use.
Assignment description : Instructors will see students with writing assignments from a variety of disciplines. Instructors may also be asked to deliver group instruction on general writing skills.
Estimated number of positions available : 2
Hours of Work (per position) : 60 to 100 hours – subject to change
Schedule Information : A mix of in-person and synchronous hours from Monday to Friday from 9am –5pm. A limited number of asynchronous hours may be available. Synchronous and asynchronous appointments will be conducted online using the WCONLINE platform. Paid training on synchronous and/or asynchronous writing instruction is mandatory for all Writing Instructors who have not received training in the past four months and will be held in the first two weeks of May.
Sessional Dates of Appointment : 1 May 2024 – 30 August 2024 (Summer semester)
Salary :
$51.85/hour (Writing Instructor 1)
$55.75/hour (Writing Instructor 2)
$57.39/hour (Writing Instructor 2 – Priority)
All positions are subject to budgetary approval. Please note that should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.
Minimum Qualifications : A Master’s degree in an appropriate discipline (such as, but not limited to, Applied Linguistics, Communication, English, Education) with strong writing and oral communication skills. A demonstrated commitment to teaching communication and demonstrated ability to work as part of a team. Flexible availability is a requirement for these positions.
Preferred Qualifications : Include a Ph.D. in an appropriate discipline (as above), relevant experience teaching writing one-on-one or teaching university courses with a writing component. Previous experience in a writing center and training and experience in second-language instruction at the university level preferred. Experience with writing for science also an asset.
Description of duties : Instructors will meet with students, in-person, online synchronized/asynchronized or during drop-in sessions to support students with writing assignments for a variety of disciplines.
Application Process : Applicants should submit the following documents by Monday, March 25, 2024 via email to [email protected]
an application form (a CUPE application form available here on the CUPE 3902 website )
a statement of interest outlining suitability for the position
an updated curriculum vitae
sample instructional materials
names and contact information for two referees
NOTE : Only applications submitted by email will be considered. Applications submited to SuccessFactors will not be considered.
Closing Date: 03/25/2024, 11:59PM EDT
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This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 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.
Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Writing Instructor II or Writing Instructor III in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 collective agreement.
Please note: Undergraduate or graduate students and postdoctoral fellows of the University of Toronto are covered by the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 collective agreement rather than the Unit 3 collective agreement, and should not apply for positions posted under the Unit 3 collective agreement.
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