Y - Design Project

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading Canadian university in Toronto is seeking a Writing Instructor for ECE496Y, a full-year course for fourth-year engineering students. This role involves attending oral presentations and providing feedback as well as participating in orientation meetings. Ideal candidates have a Master's degree in a relevant field, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to teaching. The position offers competitive hourly pay based on the CUPE minimum salary rates. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in Communication, English, Engineering, Education, or related field.
• Familiarity with engineering communication practices is preferred.
• Experience as an instructor is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Attend Practice Oral Presentations during the winter term.
• Provide oral feedback and grading.
• Participate in orientation meetings.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

Master’s degree in appropriate discipline

PhD in appropriate discipline (preferred)

Job description

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Course number and title: ECE496Y1 Y – Design Project

Course description: ECE496Y is a full-year course required for all fourth-year electrical and computer engineering students, allowing them to integrate the knowledge acquired over the first three years of study in the planning and execution of project proposed either by the student or by a supervisor.

Posting end date: January 15, 2026

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

Class schedule: Students attend an introductory lecture and one or two subsequent lectures. Otherwise, students work in teams, meeting with their supervisors and administrators on an individually determined schedule.

Sessional dates of appointment: January 19, 2026 to April 30, 2026

Hours: Up to 12 hours.

Salary: CUPE minimum salary rates are: Writing Instructor 1 - $55.46/hr plus 4% vacation pay; Writing Instructor 1 Long Term - $59.62/hr plus 4% vacation pay; Writing Instructor 2 - $59.62/hr plus 6% vacation pay; Writing Instructor 2 Long Term - $61.05/hr plus 6% vacation pay; Writing Instructor 2 (priority) - $61.38/hr plus 6% vacation pay and Writing Instructor 2 (priority) Long Term- $62.82/hr plus 6% vacation pay. 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), familiarity with engineering communication practices and/or training in second-language instruction at the university level 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:

• In the winter term, up to eight writing instructors will attend Practice Oral Presentations. These will take place over two weeks from 7-9 PM on Tuesday or Thursday evenings in January. Writing instructors will be expected to deliver on-the-spot oral feedback and award a grade worth a small percentage.
• In addition to these sessions, there will be some time allotted for orientation meetings
• Must have the ability to convert to different communication duties and move online if required.

Application Procedure: Applicants should submit:

• Application documents must be submitted via the link found in the application form in one (1) file.

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 Writing Instructor 2 or Writing Instructor 2 (Priority) 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 collectiveagreement andshould not apply for positions posted under the Unit 3 collective agreement.

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized, and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities. and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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].