Academic Writing Centre Instructor 2026-2027

Nature of Assignment

Writing Instructor assignment description: Woodsworth College invites applications for the position of writing instructor. Instructors can expect to see students with writing assignments from a variety of disciplines. Instructors may also be asked to deliver group instruction on general writing skills or in writing across the curriculum skills.

Responsibilities

• Tutor students individually on university writing in all disciplines, especially on response to the assigned topic, use of sources, organization, argumentation, style, and proficiency with language
• Tutor students on study skills such as time management, note-taking, and test and exam preparation
• Deliver workshops or webinars on writing and study skills (may be included in contracts in addition to tutoring)

Qualifications

Minimum: A Master's degree plus relevant experience teaching writing one-on-one and/or teaching in university courses with a significant writing instruction component.

Preferred: PhD, familiarity with Woodsworth College's specific programs and student body, training and experience in writing instruction across disciplines and second-language instruction at the university level.

Having both one-on-one and course-based teaching experience would be a strong advantage.

Schedule

• Contracts vary in size depending on applicant seniority, availability, and the Centre's needs, but typically range from 50 to roughly 200 hours; more hours may be added later if demand warrants
• Hours will be scheduled by mutual agreement in due course, depending on the needs of the Centre
• Instruction will be conducted both in-person and online, and applicants must be available for on-campus teaching
• Appointment dates: September 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027

Pay

• Writing Instructor 1: $56.46 per hour, excludes vacation pay
• Writing Instructor 1 Long Term: $60.69 per hour, excludes vacation pay
• Writing Instructor 2: $60.69 per hour, excludes vacation pay
• Writing Instructor 2 Long Term: $62.14 per hour, excludes vacation pay
• Writing Instructor 2 (Priority): $62.48 per hour, excludes vacation pay
• Writing Instructor 2 (Priority) Long Term: $63.96 per hour, excludes vacation pay

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.