ECE295H1 S - Hardware Design and Communication

ECE295H1 S – Hardware Design and CommunicationJoin to apply for the ECE295H1 S – Hardware Design and Communication role at University of Toronto – Woodsworth CollegeECE295H1 S – Hardware Design and Communication1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the ECE295H1 S – Hardware Design and Communication role at University of Toronto – Woodsworth CollegeSearch KeywordsMore Filter Options: Campus and Job CategoryLoading…CampusAllJob CategoryAllClearSelect How Often (in Days) To Receive An AlertSelect how often (in days) to receive an alert:Apply now »ECE295H1 S – Hardware Design and CommunicationCourse description: This course is an introduction to engineering design processes, illustrated through the design and implementation of a hardware system. In addition to familiarizing students with hardware design practices, tools, and skill sets, it also aims to develop effective oral and written communication in a team context. Principles of hardware design, project management and teamwork are developed in the lectures and tutorials, and students apply these concepts in the laboratories as they work in a team to design and implement a complex hardware system. Students learn and practice oral and written communication techniques in lectures and in meetings with their communication instructor and apply these techniques in a variety of documents and presentations, such as short status reports and longer design proposals and design reviews.Posting end date: July 18, 2025Number of Positions (est.): Up to Five (5) positionsEstimated TA support: TAs coordinate the lab component of the course.Estimated course enrolment: 150 studentsClass schedule: Students attend two one-hour lectures, one two-hour lab and one 30-minute meeting with a Communication Instructor.Sessional dates of appointment: January 1, 2026 – April 30, 2026Hours: 1 HCE (up to a maximum of 230 hrs) including Reading Week and the Final Exam period.Salary: CUPE minimum salary rates for a half course (HCE), inclusive of vacation pay, are: Sessional Lecturer 1 – $9,820.70; Sessional Lecturer 1 Long Term – $10,510.04; Sessional Lecturer 2 – $10,510.04; Sessional Lecturer 2 Long Term – $10,760.28; Sessional Lecturer 3 – $10,760.28 and Sessional Lecturer 3 Long Term – $11,013.89. 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 writing and oral communication skills, and a demonstrated commitment to teaching communication and demonstrated ability to work as part of a team. Flexible availability is a requirement for these positions.Preferred Qualifications: include a PhD in an appropriate discipline (as above), TESL or CESLA certificate (or equivalent in ESL specialization or development of ESL curricula), familiarity with engineering communication practices 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 Dutiesattending a one-hour instructional team meeting per weekattending up to six lectures per termsupervising 14-16 student teams (3 students per team) as project manager (30-minute meeting times to take place both within and outside of tutorial hours, 8-9 meetings per team over the term)commenting on weekly team progress reportsmeeting with students for consultation on requestfacilitating practice oral presentations for the second oral presentation, and as needed through the termgrading a short individual explanation of a hardware component, a longer team design proposal, a midterm team oral presentation and a final team oral presentation (end of exam period)must be available for a minimum of two pre-scheduled 2-hour tutorial slots plus one evening session during the week of the first oral presentationmust have the ability to adapt to different communication instruction activities and move online if required.Application Procedure: Applicants should submit:Unit 3 application formApplication 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 istep.academic@utoronto.ca.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 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 StatementThe 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 StatementThe 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 uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.Job Segment: Communications, Curriculum Development, Project Manager, Equity, Curriculum, Marketing, Education, Technology, FinanceApply now »Find Similar JobsPHS, CUPE 3902 (Unit 3) OpportunitiesSeniority levelSeniority levelEntry levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionInformation TechnologyIndustriesHigher EducationReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at University of Toronto – Woodsworth College by 2xGet notified about new Hardware Specialist jobs in Greater St. George Area.Sessional Lecturer – CTL7027Y – Curriculum and Teaching in Social Science: General – Intermediate/SeSessional Lecturer – MIE1514H – Systems Design and Engineering: A Product PerspectiveSessional Lecturer – MIE342H1 – Circuits with Applications to Mechanical Engineering SystemsAerospace Systems Dynamics and Controls EngineerWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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