Professional Language Development Communication Instructor across the MIE Design Spine

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 9,000 - 11,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toronto is seeking a Professional Language Development Communication Instructor for a full-time role within their Mechanical and Industrial Engineering program. The successful candidate will develop teaching strategies for a diverse student body, support individual and team assessments, and ensure quality course delivery. This position requires strong communication skills and a relevant master's degree, with preferred qualifications including a PhD and previous teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.
• Commitment to teaching communication.
• Experience working with diverse students is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop supports for DELNA Band 1 and 2 students.
• Provide guidance on assignments and deliverables.
• Conduct PLD diagnostics and offer individual support.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Master’s degree in Communication, Applied Linguistics or similar

PhD in appropriate discipline

Job description

Professional Language Development Communication Instructor across the MIE Design Spine

Pay Competitive

Employment type Full-Time

Job Description

Req#: 31713

Course description: Various courses in the design spine in both Mechanical and Industrial Engineering; may include MIE240, MIE242, MIE243.

Posting end date: June 30, 2023

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

Estimated TA support: N/A

Estimated course enrolment: 100-200 students

Class schedule: Varies; availability for some lectures/tutorials across fall term required.

Sessional dates of appointment: September 1, 2023– December 31, 2023

Hours: 0.5 HCE (up to a maximum of 115 hrs)

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, Applied Linguistics, Second Language Education, English, Engineering, Education, Technology Studies), TESL or CESLA certificate (or equivalent in ESL specialization or development of ESL curricula), 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), 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:

• Work with the teaching team to develop supports for DELNA Band 1 and 2 students in the course

• Work with Teamwork & Communication Instructors, Engineering Faculty and TAs to understand specific course requirements and deliverables, provide guidance on assignments, marking and supporting students

• Run PLD diagnostics on individual assignments, provide individual support as indicated

• Observe teams in tutorials for teamwork oral language proficiency and provide feedback and support as necessary

• 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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