Writing Instructor - Foundational Writing Diagnostic Assessment (Fall 2025)

University of Toronto; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Toronto is seeking Writing Instructors for a foundational first-year writing course at its Mississauga campus, requiring a master's degree and strong communication skills. Up to 4 positions are available for significant assessment workload, with competitive hourly rates based on experience and role type.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in appropriate discipline such as Applied Linguistics or Education.
• TESL certification required, familiarity with advanced second-language education preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with first-year University students and multilingual writers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct diagnostic assessments of written assignments.
• Meet with Principal Investigator and team for benchmarking.
• Record and report results in a timely manner.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Oral communication skills

Teamwork ability

Flexible availability

Education

Master’s degree in relevant discipline

TESL certification

Doctoral degree (preferred)

Job description

Date Posted:05/30/2025
Req ID:43193
Faculty/Division:UofT Mississauga
Department:UTM:Inst. Study of Univ Pedagogy
Campus:University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

Job Board: CUPE 3902 (Unit 3)

Description:

Diagnostic assessment of written assignments for foundational first-year writing course.

Positions: Up to4position(s) available.

Estimated Course Enrolment: Up to 1450 students across all sections.

Schedule: Training and benchmarking as well as assessments will take place in early-September (in-person).

Sessional Dates of Appointment: September 2-15, 2025

Hours:Up to 5 hours of training and benchmarking and up to 50 hours of assessment work (workload dependent). Additional hours may be negotiated during the remainder of the academic year on a discretionary basis.

Salary: excluding vacation pay

• Writing Instructor I: $55.46/hr

• Writing Instructor I –Long Term: $59.62/hr

• Writing Instructor II: $59.62/hr

• Writing Instructor II – Long Term: $61.04/hr

• Writing Instructor II (priority): $61.38/hr

• Writing Instructor II (priority) – Long Term: $62.83/hr

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 master’s degree in an appropriate discipline (such as, but not limited to, Applied Linguistics, Communication, English, Education, Writing Studies, Rhetoric and Composition) with strong writing and oral communication skills.
• TESL certification or equivalent.
• 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:

• A doctoral degree in an appropriate discipline (as above).
• Familiarity with advanced second-language education practices and/or experience as an assessor of second and/or additional language student writing.
• Demonstrated experience working with first-year University students and/or multilingual writers.

Description of Duties:

• Meeting with Principal Investigator and team of assessors for benchmarking session.

• Performing diagnostic assessments of individual written assignments.

• Recording and reporting results in a timely manner.

Application Procedure: All individuals interested in this position must submit to Malisa Zhou ([e-mail] ), Assistant Director, the following docuemtns (**In your cover letter, please indicate which days of the week you anticipate being available**):

• CUPE Local 3902 Unit 3 application form;
• An application letter including your anticipated availability for the training and benchmarking and assessment dates indicated above.
• C.V.including the names of three referees.
• A short writing sample.

Closing Date:06/20/2025
**

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.