ESC102H1 S - Praxis II - Lead Communication Instructor

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toronto invites applications for a Sessional Lecturer in their Praxis II course, part of engineering education. This role focuses on teaching design and communication, supporting 250 students across multiple sections, with responsibilities including co-instruction of studios and evaluation of student work. Flexibility in schedule is crucial for meeting course demands and supporting student success.

Benefits

Access to university resources

Collaborative teaching environment

Qualifications

• At least a Master’s degree in related field required.
• PhD preferred; training in second-language instruction an asset.
• Strong performance as an instructor in Praxis I or II is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend lectures and weekly course planning meetings.
• Co-instruct two 2-hour studios weekly with a design TA.
• Deliver feedback on assignments and supervise student consultations.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

Master’s degree in Communication, English, Engineering, Education, Technology Studies

PhD in an appropriate discipline

Job description

Pay Competitive

Employment type Full-Time

Job Description

Req#: 31717

Course description: Praxis II follows from Praxis I and challenges students to apply, enhance, and refine their engineering design and communication skills. The design projects in Praxis II are both identified and defined by the students themselves and focus on issues associated with the City of Toronto, its agencies and services, and its communities and citizens. In the first half of the course students, working in small teams, identify, frame, and document appropriate engineering challenges; in the second half they design, prototype, and present engineering solutions to a subset of those identified challenges. In support of these activities, students continue to explore in greater depth the theories, tools, and practices of engineering design and communication. Praxis II culminates in an open showcase where students present their design solutions to representatives from interested governmental and non-governmental agencies, to their project stakeholders, and to the general public.

Posting end date: June 30, 2023

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

Estimated TA support: Some assessment may be performed alongside design-focused teaching assistants; some studios may be supported by design-focused teaching assistants.

Estimated course enrolment: 250 students, in 10 studio sections of ≈ 25 students each.

Class schedule: Lectures M1500/T1300/F1300 (instructors are expected to attend two of three each week).

Tutorials W0900-1100, W1300-1500, R1300-1500, F0900-1100. Weekly Teaching Team meeting, to be scheduled. Weekly Debrief Meeting W1100-1200.

Sessional dates of appointment: January 1, 2024 – April 30, 2024

Hours: 1.25 HCE (up to a maximum of 285 hours)

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 - $10,570.02. 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 written and oral communication skills, and a demonstrated commitment to teaching communication and demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications: include a PhD in an appropriate discipline (as above), and TESL or other training/certification in second-language instruction at the university level, and familiarity with engineering communication practices, and strong performance as an instructor in Praxis I or II. Flexible availability for studio and benchmarking meetings is also preferred.

Description of duties:

• attending two lectures per week throughout the term

• attending two one-hour weekly course planning meetings (after Friday lecture and the first studio of the week)

• teaching studios: co-instructing two 2-hour studios per week with a design TA; preparing for studio teaching, and participating in studio planning, revision, and discussion; participating in short debriefing meetings after first and second studios of the week

• evaluating and delivering detailed feedback on up to five assignments (both group and individual), and attending benchmarking meeting(s) for assignment grading (to be scheduled)

• assisting with studio prep, including developing lesson plans and other materials for dissemination to the larger group of instructors

• assisting with assignment design and assessment, including contributing to and developing rubrics and spot-checking teaching team’s feedback

• attending & evaluating at all-day design Showcase scheduled for April 15, 2024

• supervising and mentoring both individuals and teams within your studios; holding consultations with students to help them complete and improve their assignments, and develop as writers and presenters

• developing curriculum for supporting students outside of regular classes, and providing extracurricular support for students in need of help

• must be able to meet tight marking deadlines for an oral presentation (mid-Jan) and one key assignment over Reading Week

• calibrating assessment between assessors across assignments

• creating and distributing studio plans in conjunction with the teaching team

• helping to equip studios with necessary resources

• having ability to convert to online duties if required

Application Procedure: Applicants should submit:

• an application letter

• curriculum vitae including the names of three referees

• Unit 3 application form
  

Please submit applications by email to [e-mail] .

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 0C9

Please include only one (1) Unit 3 application, listing all courses you are applying for; do not send separate applications for each course.

If during the application and/or selection process you require accommodation due to a disability, please contact Chanelle Small-Reid at [e-mail] .

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.

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.

About the company

The University of Toronto is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, located on the grounds that surround Queen's Park.

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