MIN250 - Communication Module

Description of duties

• Planning and delivering up to six one 1-hour classes over the term, schedule TBD
• Developing, supporting, and assessing one written and one group oral presentation assignment over the course of the term
• Managing communication module course content on Quercus
• Making plans with instructors to fit technical content into the course and developing the course schedule and Quercus page
• Consulting with students (individually and in groups) to help them develop as writers and presenters
• Having the ability to convert to online duties if required

Minimum Qualifications

• At least a Master’s degree in an appropriate discipline (such as, but not limited to, Communication, English, Engineering, Education, Technology Studies)
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• A demonstrated commitment to teaching communication
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching in Civil Engineering communication courses (especially CIV282 and 382)
• A PhD in an appropriate discipline (as above)
• TESL or other training/certification in second-language instruction at the university level
• Familiarity with engineering communication practices
• Experience as an instructor in a first year foundation course, Engineering Strategies and Practice or Praxis