Ece295h1 S - Toronto, Canada - University of Toronto

University of Toronto

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Posting end date:
June 30, 2023

Number of positions (est):One (1) position.

Estimated course enrolment: 150

Class schedule:
Students attend two one-hour lectures, one two-hour lab and one 30-minute meeting with a Communication Instructor.

Sessional dates of appointment:
October 1, April 30, 2024

Hours: 1.5 HCE (up to a maximum of 345hours).

Salary:

CUPE minimum salary rates for a half course (HCE), inclusive of vacation pay, are: Sessional Lecturer 1 - $9,457.90; Sessional Lecturer 1 Long Term - $9,930.79; Sessional Lecturer 2 - $10,121.77; Sessional Lecturer 2 Long Term - $10,326.62; Sessional Lecturer 3 - $10,362.76 and Sessional Lecturer 3 Long Term - $10, 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:

include at least a Master's degree in an appropriate discipline (such as, but not limited to, Communication, English, Engineering, Education, Technology Studies) with strong writing and oral communication skills, and a demonstrated commitment to teaching communication and demonstrated ability to lead and work as part of a team.

Flexible availability is a requirement for these positions.

Preferred Qualifications:

include a PhD in an appropriate discipline (as above), TESL or CESLA certificate (or equivalent in ESL specialization or development of ESL curricula), familiarity with engineering communication practices and/or experience as an instructor in first year foundation course, Engineering Strategies and Practice.

Also considered assets are experience in curriculum development, tutoring and/or working with a diverse group of students.

Description of duties:

- collaborate with the Course Coordinator on course planning
- take a lead role in creating communication assignments
- supervise a team of Communication Instructors, overseeing their interaction with students and their assessment of communication assignments
- prepare communication lectures
- deliver communication lectures
- organize and chair weekly one-hour planning meetings with the Communication Instructors
- meet weekly with student teams and grade their communication assignments, as time allows (maximum of four student teams)

Must have the ability to adapt to different communication instruction activities and move online if required.

Please note that some duties may be adjusted depending on potential changes to the course description.

Application Procedure:

Applicants should submit:
- curriculum vitae including the names of three referees

Application letters should be addressed to:
Chanelle Small-Reid

Academic Administrative Coordinator

Institute for Studies in Transdisciplinary Engineering Education and Practice (ISTEP)

55 St. George Street

Toronto, ON M5S 0C- 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 Sessional Lecturer II or Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12 of the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 collective agreement._