ECEYY - Design Project

Explore the opportunity to contribute to the ECE
496Y1 Y Design Project, a full‑year course for fourth‑year electrical and computer engineering students at the University of Toronto. The role involves integrating knowledge from the first three years of study into the planning and execution of a project proposed by a student or supervisor.

Course Number and Title
: ECE
496Y1 Y – Design Project

Posting End Date
:
January 15 2026

Number of Positions (est.):
One (1)

Estimated TA Support
: N/A

Estimated Course Enrolment
: 300 students

Class Schedule
:
Introductory lecture and 1–2 subsequent lectures; teams meet with supervisors as needed.

Sessional Appointment Dates
:
January 19 2026 – April 30 2026

Hours
:
Up to 12 h per week.

Salary
: CUPE minimum salary rates are:
Writing Instructor 1 - $55.46/hr plus 4% vacation pay;
Writing Instructor 1 Long Term - $59.62/hr plus 4% vacation pay;
Writing Instructor 2 - $59.62/hr plus 6% vacation pay;
Writing Instructor 2 Long Term - $61.05/hr plus 6% vacation pay;
Writing Instructor 2 (priority) - $61.38/hr plus 6% vacation pay and Writing Instructor 2 (priority) Long Term- $62.82/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
:
Master’s degree in an appropriate discipline (Communication, English, Engineering, Education, Technology Studies, etc.) with strong written and oral communication skills and a demonstrated commitment to teaching communication.

Preferred Qualifications
:
PhD in an appropriate discipline; familiarity with engineering communication practices; training in second‑language instruction; experience as an instructor in first‑year foundation courses, Engineering Strategies and Practice; curriculum development; tutoring; working with diverse student groups.

• Attend Practice Oral Presentations up to eight writing instructors during the winter term (two weeks, 7–9 PM Tues/Thurs in January). Deliver on‑the‑spot oral feedback and award a grade.
• Participate in orientation meetings.
• Adapt to different communication duties and move online if required.

• Submit Unit 3 application form.
• Provide all application documents in one file via the link in the application form.

If you require accommodation due to a disability, contact Chanelle Small‑Reid at

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. Preference is given to individuals advanced to Writing Instructor 2 or Writing Instructor 2 (Preference) in accordance with Article 14:12 of the CUPE 3902 Unit collective agreement. Undergraduate or graduate students and postdoctoral fellows covered by CUPE 3902 Unit 1 should not apply.

The University of Toronto embraces diversity and seeks candidates from Indigenous, Black, racialized, 2

SLGBTQ+, persons with disabilities, women, and others. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply;
Canadians and permanent residents will receive priority.

The University is committed to accessibility, providing accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. Contact  for assistance.