ECE496Y1 Y - Design Project

Course description: ECE496Y is a full-year course required for all fourth-year electrical and computer engineering students, allowing them to integrate the knowledge acquired over the first three years of study in the planning and execution of project proposed either by the student or by a supervisor. 

Posting end date: July 17, 2026

Number of Positions (est):  Up to eight (8) positions

Estimated TA support: N/A

Estimated course enrolment: 400 students

Class schedule: Students attend an introductory lecture and one or two subsequent lectures. Otherwise, students work in teams, meeting with their supervisors and administrators on an individually determined schedule.  

Sessional dates of appointment: September 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027

Hours: Fall term:  Up to 12 hours - total number of hours in each contract will depend on tutor availability. Winter term: Up to 12 hours.

Salary: CUPE minimum salary rates are: Writing Instructor 1 - $56.46/hr plus 4% vacation pay; Writing Instructor 1 Long Term - $60.69/hr plus 4% vacation pay; Writing Instructor 2 - $60.69/hr plus 6% vacation pay; Writing Instructor 2 Long Term - $62.15/hr plus 6% vacation pay; Writing Instructor 2 (priority) - $62.48/hr plus 6% vacation pay and Writing Instructor 2 (priority) Long Term- $63.95/hr plus 6% vacation pay. 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: include at least a Master’s degree in an appropriate discipline (such as, but not limited to, Communication, English, Engineering, Education, Technology Studies) with strong written and oral communication skills, and a demonstrated commitment to teaching communication and demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications: include a PhD in an appropriate discipline (as above), familiarity with engineering communication practices and/or training in second-language instruction at the university level and/or experience as an instructor in first year foundation course, Engineering Strategies and Practice. Also considered assets are experience in curriculum development, tutoring and/or working with a diverse group of students.

Description of duties:

• In the fall term, up to eight Writing Instructors to meet with design teams to give feedback on their Draft Proposal. For each team, tutors will be contracted for one hour – ½ hour reading and preparation, ½ hour meeting. Meetings will take place in late September. 

• Total number of hours in each contract will depend on tutor availability. 

• In the winter term, up to eight Writing Instructors will attend Practice Oral Presentations. These take place over four weeks 

• In addition to these sessions, there will be some time allotted for orientation/instruction team meetings. 

• Must have the ability to convert to different communication instruction duties and move online if required.

Application Procedure: Applicants should submit:

• Application documents must be submitted via the link found in the application form in one (1) file.

If during the application and/or selection process you require accommodation due to a disability, please contact Chanelle Small-Reid at  View email address on jobs.utoronto.ca . 

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 Writing Instructor 2 or Writing Instructor 2 (Priority)  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.

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized, and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities. and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.