University College Writing Centre
Faculty of Arts and Science
University of Toronto
Emergency Job Posting – Writing Instructor (Unit 3)
Nature of the assignment: The chief duty of instructors at the Writing Centre is to counsel students individually and in small groups on university writing, especially on organization, reasoning, style, and language use.
Assignment description: Instructors will see students with writing assignments from a variety of disciplines. Instructors may be asked to deliver group instruction on general writing skills or in the context of specific College program courses. They may also be asked to create or revise writing-related pedagogical material. Some positions may involve delivering instruction for English language learners.
Estimate number of positions available: 1 to 2
Hours of Work (per position) 76 hours – subject to change
Schedule Information: None
Sessional Dates of Appointment: variable hours from Monday to Friday from 9am –6pm*
Dates of Appointment: 1 September 2026 – 30 April 2027 (Fall/Winter semesters)
Salary:
$56.46/hour (Writing Instructor 1)
$60.69/hour (Writing Instructor 1 – Long Term)
$60.69/hour (Writing Instructor 2)
$62.14/hour (Writing Instructor 2 – Long Term)
$62.48/hour (Writing Instructor 2 – Priority)
$63.69/hour (Writing Instructor 2 – Priority Long Term)
All positions are subject to budgetary approval. Please note that should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.
Minimum qualifications: Completed graduate degree from a post-secondary institution required.
Preferred qualifications: Relevant experience teaching writing one-on-one or teaching in university courses with a writing component preferred. Previous experience in a writing centre and training and experience in second-language instruction at the university level preferred. Experience studying or teaching science considered an asset.
of Duties: Instructors will see students with writing assignments from a variety of disciplines. Instructors may also be asked to deliver group instruction on general writing skills or in the context of specific College program courses. Some positions may involve delivering instruction for English language learners. The exact duties and schedule will be worked out in consultation with the director of the Writing Centre.
Application Process: Application Process: All individuals interested in this position must submit the CUPE Local 3902 Unit 3 application form ( https://people.utoronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2016/04/Employment-CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form-June-2012b.pdf), a cover letter, CV, and a brief writing sample (one or two pages, preferably on an academic topic) to: Leila Farrow, Undergraduate Program Administrator and Academic Liaison at uc.academicservices.ca
If during the application and/or selection process you require accommodation due to a disability, please contact Leila Farrow at uc.academicservices@utoronto.ca or 416-978-8083.
A valid email address is required.
Posting Date: July 17, 2026
Closing Date: July 24, 2026
The job is posted in accordance with CUPE 3902, Unit 3 Collective Agreement. Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals who have been advanced to the rank of Writing Instructor II by the University College Writing Centre.
The position posted above is tentative pending final course determinations and enrolments.
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.
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons/ persons of colour, women, Indigenous/ Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
