Closed for Applications
The St. Michael’s College Writing and Research Help Centre, a collaboration between the Office of the Principal and the John M. Kelly Library, offers students instruction on developing their research and writing skills.
The chief duty of instructors at the Writing and Research Help Centre is to counsel students individually and in small groups on university writing, especially on organization, reasoning, style, and language use. Instructors can expect to 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. The exact duties and schedule will be worked out in consultation with the Director of the Writing and Research Help Centre. An allocation of contract hours towards processional development will be negotiated with the Director of the Writing and Research Help Centre.
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- Start Date
- August 26, 2024
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- Department
- Office of the Principal and Vice-President
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- Compensation
- $59.11 per hour
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- Hours
- 180-360 hours
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- How to Apply
- usmc.principalsoffice@utoronto.ca
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- Terms
Headline: 2024-25 | Writing Instructor with ELL experience Posting date: July 10, 2024 Closing date: 11:59 pm on July 31, 2024 Number of positions: 1-2 Title/position: Writing Instructor Qualifications: Completed graduate degree from a post-secondary institution required. Relevant experience teaching writing one-on-one or teaching in university courses with a writing component as well as ELL expertise. ELL certification is considered an asset and highly desired for this position. Previous experience in a writing centre and training is an asset. Experience studying or teaching science considered an asset. Brief description of duties: The St. Michael’s College Writing and Research Help Centre, a collaboration between the Office of the Principal and the John M. Kelly Library, offers students instruction on developing their research and writing skills. The chief duty of instructors at the Writing and Research Help Centre is to counsel students individually and in small groups on university writing, especially on organization, reasoning, style, and language use. Instructors can expect to 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. The exact duties and schedule will be worked out in consultation with the Director of the Writing and Research Help Centre. An allocation of contract hours towards processional development will be negotiated with the Director of the Writing and Research Help Centre.
Please note that applicants should be prepared to consult with students online and in-person.
Salary: $59.11 per hour Size of appointment: 180-360 hours Delivery Mode: Hybrid Dates of appointment: August 26, 2024 – April 30, 2025. Application process: Applicants should submit a letter of application, a CV, a teaching philosophy statement, a short two-page writing sample of academic writing, and sample instructional materials, and the names of two referees to: University of St. Michael’s College c/o Office of the Principal
Disclaimer: Please note that this position is tentative, pending funding, final course determinations and enrolments. This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 4 Collective Agreement.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
The University of St. Michael’s College is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous/Aboriginal people of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, people who take a religiously informed view of human experience, and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
If you require accessibility accommodation, please contact Human Resources at 416-926-1300 ext. 7191 or hr.stmikes@utoronto.ca