ECP Tutoring Coordinator (summer 2024)

Description: The ECP Tutoring Centre provides support to Engineering undergraduate students through a collaborative exchange with tutors to encourage professional, independent and effective communication. The Tutoring Coordinator manages activities of the Centre.  

Posting end date: April 22, 2024 

Number of Positions (est): One (1) position 

Schedule: Flexible; to be negotiated with supervisor. 

Sessional dates of appointment: May 1, 2024 – July 30, 2024 

Hours: 45 

Salary: CUPE minimum salary rates are: Writing Instructor 1 - $53.41/hr plus 4% vacation pay; Writing Instructor 1 Long Term - $56.07/hr plus 4% vacation pay; Writing Instructor 2 - $57.42/hr plus 6% vacation pay; Writing Instructor 2 Long Term - $58.58/hr plus 6% vacation pay; Writing Instructor 2 (priority) - $59.11/hr plus 6% vacation pay and Writing Instructor 2 (priority) Long Term- $60.29/hr plus 6% vacation pay. 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 written and oral communication skills, and a demonstrated commitment to teaching communication and demonstrated ability to work as part of a team. 

Preferred Qualifications: include a PhD in an appropriate discipline (as above), familiarity with engineering communication practices and/or training in second-language instruction at the university level 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 duties:   

• tutoring students in appointments in the ECP Tutoring Centre 

• attending meetings for program planning, coordination and assessment 

• coordinating printing and distribution of poster & bookmarks 

• promoting the Tutoring Centre at the Engineering Clubs Fair  

• managing the online booking system and scheduling of tutoring shifts  

• leading and organizing meetings for the team of instructors  

• exploring ways to optimize use of tutor time 

• developing initiatives to support students, including those identified as requiring professional language support 

• reporting to the ECP Director and Program Assistant at the end of each term 

• liaising with the Program Assistant to maintain current information on the ECP website and the online booking system 

• liaising with Faculty associates to coordinate promotion of the tutoring service to students 

• having the ability to convert to online duties if required 

Application Procedure: Applicants should submit: 

Please submit applications by email to [email protected] . 

Please include only one (1) Unit 3 application, listing all courses you are applying for; do not send separate applications for each course.  

If during the application and/or selection process you require accommodation due to a disability, please contact Chanelle Small-Reid at [email protected] .

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.