APS111/112 Head Communication and Teamwork Instructor

About the role

The successful candidate will teach two courses, APS111 and APS112, which introduce and provide a framework for the design process. They will focus on communication as an integral component of engineering practice, project management, and the design process.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of in-term course materials in coordination with the Communication Coordinator and Course Coordinator team.
• Attending all coordinator planning meetings, benchmarking meetings, and whole-teaching-team meetings (Mondays 9-11 AM).
• Preparing material for TTMs and benchmarking meetings.
• Attending all training sessions and preparing training materials.
• Assisting in the preparation of lectures for up to two lecture sections (as required) and as a backup for the communication coordinator.
• Leading a marking and support group of 3-4 other CIs.
• Assisting 1 Head TA in leading a TA benchmarking group.
• Making support for, and grading select individual assignments for, up to two 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 (one full day in April, during Exam Period).
• Coordinating with the Communication and Team Coordinators on teamwork assignment design, delivery, and support.
• Collaborating with the Communication Coordinator on various tasks such as assignment design, reviewing, composing, and delivering course materials and lectures, assessment, benchmarking, and marking group management, student-facing communications, teaching team management tasks, delivering and/or co-delivering lectures, conducting student workshops and/or meetings, conducting make-up assignments meetings, assisting with re-grade requests, and supporting students through DELNA.
• Assisting in any required additional TA hiring and covering for CIs and the Communication Coordinator in case of unplanned absences or planned leaves.

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) with strong written 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 this position.
• Ability to perform duties online as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• A PhD in an appropriate discipline (as above).
• TESL or CELTA certificate (or equivalent in ESL specialization or development of ESL 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 experience.
• Previous experience in the course.

Benefits

Salary: CUPE minimum salary rates for a half course (HCE), inclusive of vacation pay, are: Sessional Lecturer 1 - $9,997.47; Sessional Lecturer 1 Long Term - $10,699.22; Sessional Lecturer 2 - $10,699.22; Sessional Lecturer 2 Long Term - $10,953.96; Sessional Lecturer 3 - $10,953.96 and Sessional Lecturer 3 Long Term - $11,212.15. Should rates stipulated in the Collective Agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the Collective Agreement shall prevail.

Pay

Sessional Lecturer 1 - $9,997.47
Sessional Lecturer 1 Long Term - $10,699.22
Sessional Lecturer 2 - $10,699.22
Sessional Lecturer 2 Long Term - $10,953.96
Sessional Lecturer 3 - $10,953.96
Sessional Lecturer 3 Long Term - $11,212.15

Schedule

3.2 HCE (up to a maximum of 736 hrs) including the exam periods. Fall = 1.7 HCE, Winter = 1.5 HCE