ESC102H1 S - Praxis II

Posting end date: July 24, 2026

Number of Positions (est.): Up to four (4) positions.

Estimated TA support: Some assessment may be performed alongside design-focused teaching assistants; studios are supported by design-focused teaching assistants.

Estimated course enrolment: 260 students, in 12 studio sections of ≈ 24 students each. 

Class schedule:

M 15–16, T 10–11, F 11–12; Studios T 13–15, W 12–14, W 16–18, R 12–14; Team meetings M 16–17, T 15–16.

NOTE : schedule is awaiting final approval and some times may change. Please check ttb.utoronto.ca for the most up-to-date schedule. The teaching team is not expected to be available during practical times listed in the course schedule.

Sessional dates of appointment: January 1, 2026 – April 30, 2026

Hours: 1 HCE (up to a maximum of 230 hrs)

Salary: CUPE minimum salary rates for a half course (HCE), inclusive of vacation pay, are: Sessional Lecturer 1 - $9,997.47; Sessional Lecturer 1 Long Term - $10,699.22; Sessional Lecturer 2 - $10,699.22; Sessional Lecturer 2 Long Term - $10,953.96; Sessional Lecturer 3 - $10,953.96 and Sessional Lecturer 3 Long Term - $11,212.15. 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), and TESL or other training/certification in second-language instruction at the university level, and familiarity with engineering communication practices, and strong performance as an instructor in Praxis I or II. Flexible availability for studio and benchmarking meetings is also preferred.

Description of duties: 

• attending two lectures per week throughout the term 

• attending two one-hour weekly course planning meetings and orientation session (typically after Friday lecture, and after the first studio) of the week

• teaching studios: co-instructing two 2-hour studios per week with a design TA; preparing for studio teaching, and participating in studio planning, revision, and discussion

• evaluating and delivering detailed feedback on up to seven assignments (both group and individual), and attending benchmarking meeting(s) for assignment grading (to be scheduled) 

• attending & evaluating at all-day design Showcase scheduled for  April 14, 2026

• supervising and mentoring both individuals and teams within your studios; holding consultations with students to help them complete and improve their assignments, and develop as writers and presenters

• developing curriculum for supporting students outside of regular classes, and providing extra-curricular support for students in need of help

• must be able to meet tight marking deadlines for an oral presentation (mid-Jan) and one key assignment over Reading Week 

• having ability to convert to online duties 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 Sessional Lecturer II or Sessional Lecturer III 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.