Writing Instructor: Health Sciences Writing Centre

Date Posted: 06/11/2024
Req ID: 37875
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education
Department: Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education
Campus:  St. George (Downtown Toronto) : Course No. and Title: Writing Instructor: Health Sciences Writing Centre (HSWC) Course Enrollment: N/A Estimated Number of Hours: 100 hours Duties: To provide individual writing instruction to students in all programs within the Faculties of Pharmacy and Kinesiology & Physical Education. In addition, writing instruction to be provided to undergraduate and graduate students in the other Health Sciences faculties: Dalla Lana School of Public Health, Nursing, and Social Work. Instruction will address disciplinary writing conventions in the health sciences, with a focus on organization, reasoning, style, language use, and academic integrity. Writing Instructors are also expected to engage in teaching writing workshops, liaise with faculty on assignment expectations and contribute to professional development within the Writing Centre. Qualification:  Completed graduate degree from a post-secondary institution. Candidates should possess demonstrated skills for teaching academic writing across a variety of health sciences disciplines. Previous experience teaching writing to university students is essential. Experience in health sciences or social science writing instruction at the university level is preferred.  Dates of Appointment September 1, 2024 - July 31, 2025 The following rates of pay are applicable:

• $53.41 per hour + 4% vacation pay (Writing Instructor I)
• $56.07 per hour + 4% vacation pay (Writing Instructor I Long Term)
• $57.42 per hour + 4% vacation pay (Writing Instructor II)
• $58.58 per hour + 4% vacation pay (Writing Instructor II Long Term)
• $59.11 per hour + 4% vacation pay (Writing Instructor II priority)
• $60.29 per hour + 4% vacation pay (Writing Instructor II priority Long Term)

Application Process: To be considered for a position, please send:

• an application letter
• a completed CUPE3902/Unit 3 job application form (available online at:
• a curriculum vitae
• a short writing sample
• the names and contact information of two referees

to: Roz Spafford, Acting Director, Health Sciences Writing Centre Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education roz.spafford @ utoronto.ca (Applications will be accepted by e-mail only) Closing Date: 07/02/2024, 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. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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In your application, please refer to myScience.org and reference  JobID 2902991 .