APSHead Communication and Teamwork Instructor

APS
111/112 Head Communication and Teamwork Instructor

Course number and title: APS
111 and 112 - Engineering Strategies & Practice I and II

Course description: These courses introduce and provide a framework for the design process. Students are introduced to communication as an integral component of engineering practice. The course is a vehicle for understanding problem solving and developing communications skills. Building on the first course, this second course in the two Engineering Strategies and Practice course sequence introduces students to project management and to the design process in greater depth.

In both courses, students work in teams on a term length design project. Students will write a series of technical reports and give a team-based design project presentation.

Posting end date: July 17, 2026

Number of Positions (est.): 1 position

Estimated TA support: TAs coordinate tutorial and mark design documents. CIs and TAs coordinate closely.

Estimated course enrolment: 1,200 students, in tutorial sections of approximately 30 students each.

Class schedule: Students attend 3 one-hour lectures (2 in the Winter term), and 1 two-hour tutorial per week.

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

Hours: 3.2 HCE (up to a maximum of 736 hrs) including the exam periods. Fall = 1.7 HCE, Winter = 1.5 HCE. You are expected to be available for course related meetings during Reading Week.

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, Applied Linguistics, 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. Flexible availability is a requirement for this positions. Ability to perform duties online as required.

Preferred Qualifications: include a PhD in an appropriate discipline (as above), TESL or CELTA certificate (or equivalent in ESL specialization or development of ESL curricula), familiarity with engineering communication practices and/or experience as an instructor or communication specialist in a technical field. Also considered assets are experience in curriculum development, tutoring and/or working with a diverse group of students. Extensive teamwork, team teaching, and teamwork instruction experience, as well as previous experience in the course, are highly valued assets.

Description of Duties: Exact duties will be negotiated and agreed upon between the successful candidate and the Communication Coordinator. All teaching is conducted in-person, with varying degrees of flexibility in scheduling and some opportunities to provide online support. The following duties will be included:

• In-term course preparation, in coordination with the Communication Coordinator and Course Coordinator team.
• Attending all coordinator planning meetings, benchmarking meetings and whole-teaching-team meetings (TTMs) (Mondays 9-11 AM).
• Preparing material for TTMs and benchmarking meetings.
• Attending all whole-team and CI-only benchmarking meetings (throughout term).
• Attending all training sessions (8 hours) (Early September).
• Assisting in preparation of training materials (September).
• Attending in preparation and participating in lectures for up to two lecture sections (as required) and/or as a back up for the communication coordinator's lectures.
• Lead a marking and support group of 3-4 other CIs.
• Assist 1 Head TA in leading a TA benchmarking group.
• Provide support for, and mark select individual assignments for, up to two (preferably one) tutorial sections (30-72 students), in collaboration…