APS111/112 Head Communication and Teamwork Instructor

University of Toronto•Toronto, ON

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

These courses, APS111 and 112, introduce and provide a framework for the design process, emphasizing communication as an integral component of engineering practice. The courses serve as a vehicle for understanding problem-solving and developing communication skills. APS112 builds upon APS111 by introducing students to project management and delving deeper into the design process. In both courses, students engage in team-based, term-length design projects, culminating in technical reports and presentations.

Requirements

At least a Master’s degree in an appropriate discipline (such as, but not limited to, Communication, English, Applied Linguistics, Engineering, Education, Technology Studies).
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated commitment to teaching communication.
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
Flexible availability.
Ability to perform duties online as required.

Nice To Haves

PhD in an appropriate discipline.
TESL or CELTA certificate (or equivalent in ESL specialization or development of ESL curricula).
Familiarity with engineering communication practices.
Experience as an instructor or communication specialist in a technical field.
Experience in curriculum development.
Tutoring experience.
Experience working with a diverse group of students.
Extensive teamwork experience.
Team teaching experience.
Teamwork instruction experience.
Previous experience in the course.

Responsibilities

In-term course preparation, in coordination with the Communication Coordinator and Course Coordinator team.
Attending all coordinator planning meetings, benchmarking meetings and whole-teaching-team meetings (TTMs).
Preparing material for TTMs and benchmarking meetings.
Attending all whole-team and CI-only benchmarking meetings.
Attending all training sessions (8 hours).
Assisting in preparation of training materials.
Attending in preparation and participating in lectures for up to two lecture sections (as required) and/or as a back up for the communication coordinator's lectures.
Lead a marking and support group of 3-4 other CIs.
Assist 1 Head TA in leading a TA benchmarking group.
Provide support for, and mark select individual assignments for, up to two (preferably one) tutorial sections (30-72 students), in collaboration with a Teaching Assistant.
Grading 6-12 Team Charter assignments for the assigned tutorial.
Attending 2 work sessions before each major assignment deadline.
Grading Final Presentations.
Assisting in the preparation for Design Day.
Conducting a required 15-minute check-in with the Communication Coordinator each term.
Coordinating with the Communication and Team Coordinators on teamwork assignment design, delivery and support.
Collaborating with the Communication Coordinator on assignment design.
Reviewing, composing and delivering course materials and lectures.
Assessment, benchmarking and marking group management.
Student-facing communications (including discussion boards and announcements).
Teaching team management tasks (including coordinating CI support).
Delivering and/or co-delivering lectures.
Conducting student workshops and/or meetings targeted at specific course materials and subjects.
Conducting make-up assignments meetings (for final presentation, etc.) and other assessment-related make-up work.
Assisting with re-grade requests.
Collaborating with Communication Coordinator on strategies of support for students, including those identified by the Diagnostic English Language Needs Assessment (DELNA).
New TA support (assisting Course Coordinator).
Assisting in any required additional TA hiring.
Covering for CIs who are unable to complete duties due to health or other reasons.
Covering for the Communication Coordinator in case of any unplanned absences or planned leaves.