(Apologies for cross-posting) The ad below invites applications for a
full-time faculty position teaching academic writing and speaking to
graduate students at the University of Toronto. This is a Lecturer
position (see http://www.utoronto.ca/govcncl/pap/policies/acadapp.pdf,
section VII). Lecturers are reviewed in their fifth year for promotion
to Senior Lecturer, a continuing appointment equivalent to tenure. Note
also the cross-appointment included in this position.
The Hiring Committee will start reviewing applications in mid-to-late
October for a start date of 1 January 2007. Interested applicants are
encouraged to submit their applications by mid-October. Questions
regarding the position can be addressed to Dr. Jane Freeman, Director of
the Office of English Language and Writing Support, at 416 946-7314.
Margaret Procter
U of T Coordinator, Writing Support
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POSTING: Lecturer, Office of English Language and Writing Support,
School of Graduate Studies, University of Toronto
The School of Graduate Studies at the University of Toronto invites
applications for a position at the rank of Lecturer in The Office of
English Language and Writing Support (ELWS). The position is initially
for two years, beginning January 1, 2007, or sooner if appropriate, and
is renewable annually. Assessment for promotion to a continuing Senior
Lecturer rank may take place in the fifth year. The successful
applicant may be cross appointed either to the Department of English or
to the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), depending on
qualifications. While the cross appointment will connect the candidate
to a larger community of scholars, his/her teaching will be in ELWS.
ELWS offers a range of non-credit courses, workshops, and individual
consultations designed to help graduate students develop the written and
oral communication skills needed for graduate study. Descriptions of
this term's offerings can be found on the ELWS website at
www.sgs.utoronto.ca/english.
Qualified applicants will possess a Ph.D. or equivalent in a relevant
field, commitment to research-based pedagogy, and a record of excellence
in teaching at the university level. Other requirements include the
ability to work collaboratively and harmoniously with a range of
colleagues, knowledge of culture- and discipline-specific rhetorical
strategies, strong organizational skills, the ability to identify and
solve curriculum delivery challenges, and the creativity and initiative
needed to design innovative instructional materials. The successful
candidate will teach courses/workshops to advanced graduate students in
at least three of the following areas: Academic Writing for Native or
Non-native Speakers of English; Proposal Writing; Scientific Writing;
Pronunciation; Academic Conversation Skills for Non-native Speakers of
English; and Oral Presentation Skills. In addition to teaching, the
successful candidate will assist the Director of ELWS with specific
administrative duties such as scheduling courses and instructors,
distributing information to graduate units, counseling students, and
organizing instructors' meetings.
The committee will begin reviewing applications in late September, and
applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants
should send a letter of application outlining their suitability to teach
in ELWS, a curriculum vitae, at least three submissions from their
teaching portfolio (e.g. a statement of teaching philosophy, course
syllabi, sample course materials, teaching evaluations, etc.), and
should arrange to have three confidential letters of recommendation sent
on their behalf to Dr. Jane Freeman, Director of the Office of English
Language and Writing Support, University of Toronto, 63 St. George
Street, M5S 2Z9.
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its
community and 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 the
further diversification of ideas. All qualified candidates are
encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be
given priority.
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