Date Posted: 07/22/2026
Req ID: 49455
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Innis College
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes
Description:
The Innis College Writing Centre invites applications for up to four Writing Instructor positions. The Writing Centre offers 50-minute sessions to students. Instructors’ teaching is scheduled at the start of each term, and occurs typically in shifts of four hours, based on the Innis College Writing Centre needs. These positions will commence in September 2026. All positions are subject to budgetary approval.
Estimated number of positions available: 1-4.
Hours of work: Between 50 and 150 hours.
Sessional dates of appointment: September 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027
Schedule: To be determined at the start of the fall term, based on the needs of the Innis College Writing Centre. Some appointments may include weekend hours. Please note that the delivery method for these positions is both online and in-person. The delivery method may change as determined by the Faculty or the College.
Salary:
Writing Instructor I: $56.46/hour + 4% vacation pay
Writing Instructor I – Long Term: $60.69/hour + 6% vacation pay
Writing Instructor II: $60.69/hour + 6% vacation pay
Writing Instructor II – Long Term: $62.14/hour + 6% vacation pay
Writing Instructor II (Priority): $62.48/hour + 6% vacation pay
Writing Instructor II (Priority) – Long Term: $63.96/hour + 6% vacation pay
Should the rates stipulated in the Collective Agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the Collective Agreement shall prevail.
Minimum qualifications:
Masters degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.
Demonstrated skills in writing clear prose.
Experience teaching postsecondary students.
The ability to teach a diverse body of students, one-on-one, to improve their writing and communication skills in an array of university-level assignments across the disciplines.
The ability to teach both in-person and online.
Preferred qualifications:
Experience as an instructor or teaching assistant in university-level courses with a strong writing component.
Description of Duties:
The chief duty of Writing Centre Instructors is to teach undergraduate students individually about the elements of university writing, especially organization, persuasive argument, and effective sentence-level expression. Instructors might also be asked to prepare instructional materials such as writing handouts, and to deliver group instruction in college program courses and/or in the Writing Plus series of workshops.
As part of their duties, successful candidates may also be asked to produce writing advice files for posting on U of T writing websites and/or distribution to students.
Application instructions:
Those interested should email a cover letter, curriculum vitae, brief academic writing sample (1-2 pages only), and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form to
[email protected].
Closing Date: 07/30/2026, 11:59PM EDT
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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.
Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.
Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.
The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.
If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact
[email protected].
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