Ecp Tutoring

**Description**: The ECP Tutoring Centre provides support to Engineering undergraduate students through a collaborative exchange with tutors to encourage professional, independent and effective communication. Our tutors work with students one-on-one and in groups to offer assistance at any stage of the communication process.

**Posting end date**:May 19, 2023

**Number of Positions (est)**:1 Position

**Schedule**:Most tutoring takes place between 12:00-2:00 p.m. and 5:00-7:00 p.m. A limited number of morning and evening shifts are available. Tutors must be available for scheduled tutoring times.

**Sessional dates of appointment**: May 23, 2023 to August 31, 2023

**Hours**:Approximately 25 hours per term. Hours may vary depending on shift assignments.

**Salary**: CUPE minimum salary rates are: Writing Instructor 1 - $53.41/hr plus 4% vacation pay; Writing Instructor 1 Long Term - $56.07/hr plus 4% vacation pay; Writing Instructor 2 - $57.42/hr plus 6% vacation pay; Writing Instructor 2 Long Term - $58.58/hr plus 6% vacation pay; Writing Instructor 2 (priority) - $59.11/hr plus 6% vacation pay and Writing Instructor 2 (priority) Long Term
- $60.29/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**:

- Tutoring engineering students in-person in ½-hour sessions booked through the online portal or through Drop-In sessions
- Assisting individual students or teams in synchronous and/or asynchronous sessions, either through online consultations or eTutoring
- Providing guidance, information and resources to students in the communication process to promote academic success
- Filling out post session reports
- Maintaining the confidentiality, privacy and security of student records and other sensitive information
- Attending regular meetings for ECP Tutors as scheduled
- Ability to convert to online duties if required

**Application Procedure**: Applicants should submit:

- curriculum vitae including the names of three referees

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
- 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._