APS112H1 S - Lead Communication and Teamwork Instructor

University of Toronto•Toronto, ON

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

This course introduces and provides a framework for the design process. Students are introduced to communication as an integral component of engineering practice. The course is a vehicle for understanding problem solving and developing communications skills. Building on the first course, this second course in the two Engineering Strategies and Practice course sequence introduces students to project management and to the design process in greater depth. Students work in teams on a term length design project. Students will write a series of technical reports and give a team-based design project presentation.

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 is a requirement for these positions.
Ability to perform duties online as required.

Nice To Haves

PhD in an appropriate discipline (as above)
TESL or CELTA certificate (or equivalent in language teaching specialization or development of language-based curricula)
Familiarity with engineering communication practices and/or experience as an instructor or communication specialist in a technical field.
Experience in curriculum development, tutoring and/or working with a diverse group of students.
Extensive teamwork, team teaching, and teamwork instruction are an asset.

Responsibilities

Attending ten (10) or more whole-teaching-team meetings (Mondays 10-11 AM)
Attending up to five (5) ninety-minute (1.5 hrs) TA training and benchmarking sessions throughout the term (mid-September and late October/early November)
Attending and participating in select lectures (minimal attendance, and only as required)
Contributing to instructional material and support creation (including assignments, assessments, help sessions, course planning meetings)
Contributing to student-facing communications (including discussion boards, running select tutorials, assisting in lectures)
Contributing to teaching team management tasks (including benchmarking, validating mark levels, petitions)
Lead a marking and support group of 3-4 other CIs
Organize and lead, with a Head TA, a TA benchmarking group
Conducting student workshops and/or meetings targeted at specific course materials and subjects
Collaborate with Communication Coordinator on strategies of support for students, as well as delivering that support, including for those identified as requiring Professional Language Development support.
Provide consultation support for, and mark select individual assignments for, up to three (preferably 2) tutorial sections (60-90 students).
Coordinating with 2 assigned TAs to provide their students (approximately 60-70) and student teams (10-12) with pre-and-post-assignment assistance and debriefs
Visiting up to ten (10) tutorials for student support and/or helping facilitate select in-tutorial activities (time and date tbd)
Visiting 4 or more work session and active lectures before major deadlines (time and date tbd)
Grading 60-90 of each of two individual assignments and 10-12 Team Charter assignments
Grading Final Presentations (one full day in April, during Exam Period)
All teaching and lectures must be conducted/attended in-person, with varying degrees of flexibility in scheduling and some opportunities to provide online support
Teaching team meetings and benchmarking meetings may be conducted online, but if they are conducted in-person, candidates are required to be in-person for those meetings.
A required 15-minute check-in with the Communication Coordinator (on workload, processes, feedback on the course, etc.) will be conducted in February or March.