Date Posted: 07/05/2022
Req ID: 25702
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Innis College
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Description:
Nature of the assignment:
The Innis College Writing Centre invites applications for up to two Writing Instructor positions. The Writing Centre offers 50-minute sessions to students. Instructors’ teaching is scheduled at the start of each term, and occurs typically in shifts of four hours, based on the Innis College Writing Centre needs. These positions will commence in September, 2022. All positions are subject to budgetary approval.
Hours of work: Up to 240 hours, subject to change based on Innis College Writing Centre needs.
Schedule information:
To be determined at the start of the fall term, based on the Innis College Writing Centre needs.
*Please note, the delivery method for these positions is in-person. Please note that, in keeping with current circumstances, the delivery method may change as determined by the Faculty or the College.
Sessional Dates of Appointment: September 1, 2022 – April 30, 2023
Salary:
$47.94 per hour (plus 4% vacation) for Writing Instructor Level I; $51.55 per hour (plus 6% vacation) for Writing Instructor Level II; and $53.06 per hour (plus 6% vacation) for Writing Instructor Level II (priority).
*Please note that should rates stipulated in the Collective Agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates statedin the Collective Agreement shall prevail.
Minimum Qualifications:
Masters degree from a recognized post-secondary institution. Experience teaching writing one-on-one in a university writing centre. The ability to teach university-level essay and report writing one-on-one in a number of disciplines. The ability to create writing handouts for undergraduates.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience teaching credit writing, rhetoric, communication, literary, or related courses. Training and experience in second-language instruction at the university level, in editing, or in studying or teaching science.
Description of Duties:
The chief duty of Writing Centre Instructor will be to teach undergraduate students individually in university writing, especially organization, critical thinking, reasoning, style, and language. Instructors may also be asked to prepare instructional materials such as writing handouts, to work on web site projects, and to deliver group instruction in college program courses.
Application Process:
Those interested should email a cover letter, curriculum vitae (by Word attachment), brief (3-4 pages only) writing sample and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form found here: https://hrandequity.utoronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2016/04/Employment-CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form-June-2012b.pdf to
Cynthia Messenger,
Director of Innis College Writing Centre
Please note, applications submitted through this website will not be accepted. Applications must be sent to the email address noted above.
Closing Date: 07/27/2022, 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 in accordance with Article 16:11 of 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.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
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