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The following ad appears in the online version of University Affairs: see
http://www.universityaffairs.ca/career_ads/current/teachlearnservices09_e.html.
(Apologies for cross-posting.)

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The UTSC Writing Centre, located within Teaching and Learning Services at the
University of Toronto at Scarborough, invites applications for the new full-time
position of Assistant Coordinator and ESL Specialist.

In the context of UTSC's diverse student population, we seek a writing
specialist with expertise in ESL to work closely with the Writing Centre
Coordinator on all Writing Centre programs, and to develop instructional and
support programs for non-native speakers. The Assistant Coordinator's
responsibilities will include one-on-one tutoring with both native and
non-native English speakers, developing seminars and workshops, and supervising
and mentoring part-time writing tutors. He or she will also work with the
Coordinator to develop an ongoing collaborative research program on writing. In
addition to these Writing Centre responsibilities, the Assistant Coordinator
will coordinate UTSC TA Services, a professional development program of seminars
and teaching-related support for UTSC undergraduate and graduate teaching
assistants, and will also work with other members of Teaching and Learning
Services to develop and enhance a broad range of innovative teaching and
learning programs. 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
sufficiently familiar with AccessAbility services to refer students
appropriately. They will really enjoy one-on-one tutoring as well as working
with groups of students at a range of levels. They will have a good knowledge of
best practices and a clear vision for the role of ESL-specific services within a
broader program supporting writing across the curriculum.

Information about the Writing Centre, Teaching and Learning Services, and UTSC,
may be obtained on the web at http://tls.utsc.utoronto.ca/TWC/index.htm and
http://tls.utsc.utoronto.ca/index.htm. This is a full-time academic position at
the rank of Lecturer. (For a definition of the scope of that position at
University of Toronto see
http://www.utoronto.ca/govcncl/pap/policies/acadapp.html#Anchor-VI-58801.)

Qualifications: Ph.D. in a discipline relevant to the position and formal
qualifications in Applied Linguistics or TESL, or second-language writing.
University teaching experience is essential. Experience with ESL teaching is
essential. Experience teaching writing in the Sciences, as well as prior
experience in supervising graduate TAs, would be an advantage.

Closing date for applications is November 21, 2003. The start date for this
position is January 5, 2004. Questions ahead of this deadline are encouraged and
may be directed to Sarah King, at (416)287-7480 or [log in to unmask]
Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, examples of writing materials
developed, and the names and contact information of three referees to Dr. Sarah
King, Coordinator, The Writing Centre, Room 210C, Academic Resource Centre,
University of Toronto at Scarborough, 1265 Military Trail, Toronto, Ontario M1C
1A4.

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, and others
who may contribute to further diversification of ideas. All qualified candidates
are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be
given priority.

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