Writing Instructor

University of Toronto - Woodsworth College; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toronto - Woodsworth College is seeking Writing Instructors for the 2025-2026 academic year. Instructors will provide guidance and feedback on academic writing to undergraduate and graduate students, accommodating both in-person and online formats. Applicants with a PhD and strong communication skills are encouraged to apply before the July 20, 2025, deadline.

Qualifications

• Strong writing and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching communication.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Counsel students on writing assignments individually and in groups.
• Provide feedback on academic writing from various disciplines.
• Deliver group instruction on academic writing.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Reasoning

Education

PhD in relevant discipline

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Writing Instructor

Date Posted: 06/06/2025

Req ID: 43256

Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga

Department: UTM:RG Academic Skills Centre

Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

Description

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 meet with undergraduate and graduate students to discuss and provide feedback on academic writing assignments from a variety of disciplines (e.g., Forensic Science, Anthropology, Computer Science). Instructors will work with students individually and in small groups. Instructors may also be asked to deliver group instruction on academic writing.

Estimated number of positions available: 8

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 –6pm. 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 September.

Sessional Dates of Appointment: 1 September 2025 – 30 April 2026 (Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 semesters)

Salary

$55.46/hour (Writing Instructor 1)

$59.62/hour (Writing Instructor 2)

$61.38/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 PhD 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: Relevant experience teaching writing one-on-one or teaching university courses with a writing component. Previous experience in a writing centre and training and experience in second-language instruction at the university level preferred. Experience with science writing is 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 Sunday, July 20, 2025 via email to [e-mail]

• an application form (a CUPE application form)
• a statement of interest outlining suitability for the position
• an updated curriculum vitae
• names and contact information for two referees
  
  

Note: Applications submitted through SuccessFactors will not be considered.

Closing Date: 07/04/2025,11:59PM ET

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Job Category: Sessional Instruction

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail].

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