Date Posted: 07/22/2025
Req ID: 44411
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: University College Prog
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Description:
University College Writing Instructor (EMERGENCY posting)
Nature of the assignment: The chief duty of instructors at the Writing Centre is to counsel students individually and in small groups on university writing, especially on organization, reasoning, style, and language use.
Assignment description: Instructors will see students with writing assignments from a variety of disciplines. Instructors may also be asked to deliver group instruction on general writing skills or in the context of specific College program courses. Some positions may involve delivering instruction for English language learners.
Estimate number of positions available: 1
Hours of Work (per position): 50 - 80 hours – subject to change
Sessional Dates of Appointment: 1 September 2025 to 30 April 2026 (Fall/Winter semesters); variable hours from Monday to Friday from 9am –6pm**
**The delivery method for this instruction is currently in-person. Please note that, in keeping with public health advisories, the instruction delivery method may change as determined by the Faculty or the College.
Salary: $55.46/hour (Writing Instructor 1)
$59.62/hour (Writing Instructor 1 – Long Term)
$59.62/hour (Writing Instructor 2)
$61.04/hour (Writing Instructor 2 – Long Term)
$61.38/hour (Writing Instructor 2 – Priority)
$62.83/hour (Writing Instructor 2 – Priority Long Term)
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: Completed graduate degree from a post-secondary institution required.
Preferred Qualifications: Relevant experience teaching writing one-on-one or teaching in university courses with a writing component preferred. Previous experience in a writing centre and training and experience in second-language instruction at the university level preferred. Experience studying or teaching science considered an asset.
Description of Duties: Instructors will see students with writing assignments from a variety of disciplines. Instructors may also be asked to deliver group instruction on general writing skills or in the context of specific College program courses. Some positions may involve delivering instruction for English language learners. The exact duties and schedule will be worked out in consultation with the director of the Writing Centre.
Application Instructions: Applicants must submit an updated curriculum vitae, cover letter, the contact details for two references (preferably academic), a brief writing sample (one or two pages, preferably on an academic topic), and the CUPE Local 3902 Unit 3 application form located here: https://people.utoronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2016/04/Employment-CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form-June-2012b.pdf to:
Khamla Sengthavy,
Undergraduate Program Administrator and Academic Liaison
- If during the application or selection process, you require accommodation due to a disability, don't hesitate to contact Khamla Sengthavy at [email protected] or 416-978-8083.
Closing Date: 07/25/2025, 11:59PM EDT
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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.
