Writing Instructor

3 weeks ago


Toronto, Canada University of Toronto Full time

**Estimate of the number of positions available**: 8-11

**Hours of Work**:
Contracts vary in size depending on applicant seniority, availability, and the Centre’s needs, but typically range from 50 to roughly 60 hours; more hours may be added later if demand warrants.

**Schedule Information**: Hours will be scheduled by mutual agreement in due course, depending on the needs of the Centre.
- Please note that, in keeping with current circumstances, instruction will be conducted both in-person and online. This may change as determined by the Faculty or the College.

**Sessional dates of appointment**: May 1, 2024, to August 31, 2024

**Salary**:
Writing Instructor 1: $53.41 per hour, plus vacation pay

Writing Instructor 1 Long Term: $56.07 per hour, plus vacation pay

Writing Instructor 2: $57.42 per hour, plus vacation pay

Writing Instructor 2 Long Term: $58.58 per hour, plus vacation pay

Writing Instructor 2 (Priority): $59.11 per hour, plus vacation pay

Writing Instructor 2 (Priority) Long Term: $60.29 per hour, plus vacation pay

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 plus relevant experience teaching writing one-on-one and/or teaching in university courses with a significant writing instruction component; having both kinds of experience would be a strong advantage.

**Preferred qualifications**:
PhD, familiarity with Woodsworth College’s specific programs and student body, training and experience in second-language instruction at the university level.

**Description of duties**:
The chief duty of instructors in the Writing Centre is to tutor students individually on university writing in all disciplines, especially on response to the assigned topic, use of sources, organization, argumentation, style, and proficiency with language. Instructors may also tutor students on study skills such as time management, note-taking, and test and exam preparation. Instructors’ contracts will include tutoring and may also include hours for delivering workshops or webinars on writing and study skills.

**Application instructions**:
Open until filled.


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