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Writing Instructor - Innis College Writing Centre

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Writing Instructor – Innis College Writing Centre

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Writing Instructor – Innis College Writing Centre

Date Posted: 07/16/2025

Req ID: 44304

Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science

Department: Innis College

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description

Nature of the assignment:

The Innis College Writing Centre invites applications for up to four Writing Instructor positions. The Writing Centre offers 50-minute sessions to students. Instructors’ teaching is scheduled at the start of each term, and occurs typically in shifts of four hours, based on the Innis College Writing Centre needs. These positions will commence in September 2025. All positions are subject to budgetary approval.

Hours Of Work

Between 50 and 250 hours, subject to change based on Innis College Writing Centre needs.

Schedule Information

To be determined at the start of the fall term, based on the Innis College Writing Centre needs.

Please note, the delivery method for these positions is both online and in-person. Please note that, in keeping with current circumstances, the delivery method may change as determined by the Faculty or the College.

Sessional Dates Of Appointment

September 1, 2025 – April 30, 2026

Salary

$55.46 per hour (plus 4% vacation pay) for Writing Instructor Level I

$59.62 per hour (plus 6% vacation pay) for Writing Instructor Level I – Long Term

$59.62 per hour (plus 6% vacation pay) for Writing Instructor Level II

$61.04 per hour (plus 6% vacation pay) for Writing Instructor Level II – Long Term

$61.38 per hour (plus 6% vacation pay) for Writing Instructor Level II (priority)

$62.83 per hour (plus 6% vacation pay) for Writing Instructor Level II (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

Masters degree from a recognized post-secondary institution. Demonstrated skills in writing clear prose. Experience teaching postsecondary students. The ability to teach a diverse body of students, one-on-one, to improve their writing and communication skills in an array of university-level assignments across the disciplines. The ability to teach both in-person and online.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience as an instructor or teaching assistant in university-level courses with a strong writing component.

Description Of Duties

The chief duty of Writing Centre Instructors is to teach undergraduate students individually in university writing, especially organization, persuasive argument, and effective sentence-level expression. Instructors might also be asked to prepare instructional materials such as writing handouts, and to deliver group instruction in college program courses and/or in the Writing Plus series of workshops.

Application Procedure

Those interested should email a cover letter, curriculum vitae (by Word attachment), brief (1-2 pages only) academic writing sample and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form found here: https://people.utoronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2016/04/Employment-CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form-June-2012b.pdf

to Cynthia Messenger,

Director, Innis College Writing Centre

hr.innis@utoronto.ca

Please note, applications submitted through this website will not be accepted. Applications must be sent to the email address noted above.

Closing Date: 08/08/2025, 11:59PM EDT

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.

Diversity Statement

The 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 Statement

The 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.

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