CIVHF - Engineering Communication

Course Description

This course develops students’ communication skills focusing on the specific skills required for work in foundational civil engineering. Target communication areas include oral presentation, logical argument, document development, sentence and discourse control, and visual design. The course will build capacity in support of specific assignments delivered in other courses in the same term. This is a 0.2 weighted course.

Posting end date:
July 24, 2026
Number of Positions:
Up to 4
Estimated TA support: TA consultation will be available from partner engineering courses as required.
Estimated course enrollment: 150 students, in sections of approximately 30 students each.
Dates of appointment:
September 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026

Hours:

60% HCE (up to a maximum of 138 hrs)

CUPE minimum salary rates for a half course (HCE), inclusive of vacation pay:

• 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
• 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.

At least a Master’s degree in an appropriate discipline (such as Communication, English, Engineering, Education, Technology Studies) with strong written and oral communication skills, and a demonstrated commitment to teaching communication and ability to work as part of a team.

PhD in an appropriate discipline; TESL or other university-level second-language instruction training/certification; familiarity with engineering communication practices; experience as an instructor in a first-year foundation course, Engineering Strategies and Practice; experience in Civil Engineering education or practice is highly desirable.

• Lead one 1‑hour tutorial per week
• Attend weekly course planning meetings with the teaching team, and benchmarking meetings where necessary
• Grade up to four non‑closely supervised written assignments (two outlines and two reports) and one final team oral presentation
• Grade up to 25 non‑CIV student reports for a partner course, CIV
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• Collaborate with colleagues in partner courses
• Consult with students (individually and in groups) to help them develop as writers and presenters
• Adapt to different communication instruction activities and transition online if required

The University of Toronto embraces diversity and actively seeks to build a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to serve the global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply;
Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

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