Applications are now being taken until June 6 for the position of
Writing-Centre Director, University of Toronto at Scarborough. (Apologies
for cross-posting.)
--Margaret Procter
...........
Department: Writing Centre, UTSC
Deadline: June 6, 2003
Job Description:
Teaching and Learning Services within Academic Resources at the University
of Toronto at Scarborough invites applications for the position of
Coordinator of its Writing Centre. The Coordinator will be responsible for
developing, coordinating and enhancing all Writing Centre-related
activities, including one-on-one tutoring, supervising and mentoring the
Writing Centre tutors, easing the transition to university writing for
in-coming students, participating in collaborative high school outreach
activities, and assisting the Director of TLS with the implementation of
the writing-related aspects of curriculum enhancement at all levels. The
Coordinator will also be responsible for the TA Support Program involving
the mentoring of graduate and undergraduate TAs in their teaching
activities and professional development.
Qualified candidates will demonstrate the ability to work with faculty as
peers, relate to diverse student audiences, and understand the cultural
context of writing. They will have undertaken writing-related curriculum
development in a variety of disciplines. They will also be familiar with
AccessAbility and English as a Second Language issues sufficient to refer
students appropriately to other campus services. They will have
demonstrated enthusiasm for producing hands-on creative solutions to new
and perennial writing issues in a context of increasing demand for services
among a diverse and eager student body. They will really enjoy one-on-one
tutoring but should be equally comfortable advocating for writing-related
issues at the campus level. They should have a good knowledge of best
practices and a clear vision both for the role of writing in the curriculum
and the potential role of technology in teaching writing.
This is a full-time academic position at the rank of Lecturer. The
successful candidate will have a teaching assignment in the Division of
Humanities. Salary to be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Qualifications: Ph.D. in a discipline relevant to the position. University
teaching experience is essential. Experience with ESL teaching and or
writing in the sciences, as well as prior experience in supervising
graduate TAs, would be an advantage.
Closing date for applications is June 6, 2003. The start date for this
position is July 1st, 2003. Questions ahead of this deadline are encouraged
and may be directed to [log in to unmask], (416) 287-7680. Applicants
should send a curriculum vita, examples of writing materials developed, and
the names and contact information of three referees to: Teresa Dawson,
Director-Teaching and Learning Services, Academic Resources, Room L207A,
University of Toronto at Scarborough, 1265 Military Trail, Toronto,
Ontario, M1C 1A4.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and
permanent residents will be given priority.
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its
community. The University especially welcomes applications from visible
minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with
disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may
contribute to further diversification of ideas.
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
To leave the list, send a SIGNOFF CASLL command to
[log in to unmask] or, if you experience difficulties,
write to Russ Hunt at [log in to unmask]
For the list archives and information about the organization,
its newsletter, and the annual conference, go to
http://www.stu.ca/inkshed/
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
