Writing Instructor

Nature of the assignment: The Writing Instructors at the Robert Gillespie Academic Skills Centre counsel students individually and in small groups on university writing, especially on organization, reasoning, style, and language use. 

Assignment description: Instructors will meet with undergraduate and graduate students to discuss and provide feedback on academic writing assignments from a variety of disciplines (e.g., Forensic Science, Anthropology, Computer Science). Instructors will work with students individually and in small groups. Instructors may also be asked to deliver group instruction on academic writing.  

Estimated number of positions available: 8 

Hours of Work (per position): 60 to 100 hours – subject to change 

Schedule Information: A mix of in-person and synchronous hours from Monday to Friday from 9am –6pm. A limited number of asynchronous hours may be available. Synchronous and asynchronous appointments will be conducted online using the WCONLINE platform. Paid training on synchronous and/or asynchronous writing instruction is mandatory for all Writing Instructors who have not received training in the past four months and will be held in the first two weeks of September. 

 
Sessional Dates of Appointment: 1 September 2025 – 30 April 2026 (Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 semesters) 

 
Salary:       

$55.46/hour (Writing Instructor 1) 
$59.62/hour (Writing Instructor 2) 
$61.38/hour (Writing Instructor 2 – Priority) 

 
All positions are subject to budgetary approval. 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: A PhD degree in an appropriate discipline (such as, but not limited to, Applied Linguistics, Communication, English, Education) with strong writing and oral communication skills.  A demonstrated commitment to teaching communication and demonstrated ability to work as part of a team. Flexible availability is a requirement for these positions.  

Preferred Qualifications: Relevant experience teaching writing one-on-one or teaching university courses with a writing component. Previous experience in a writing centre and training and experience in second-language instruction at the university level preferred. Experience with science writing is an asset. 

Description of duties: Instructors will meet with students, in-person, online synchronized/asynchronized or during drop-in sessions to support students with writing assignments for a variety of disciplines.  

Application Process: Applicants should submit the following documents by Sunday, July 20, 2025 via email to academicskills.utm@utoronto.ca 

• an application form (a CUPE application form) 

• a statement of interest outlining suitability for the position 

• an updated curriculum vitae 

• names and contact information for two referees 

 Note: Applications submitted through SuccessFactors will not be considered.