APS490Y1 Y - Multi-Disciplinary Capstone Design - Design Showcase evaluators

Course description: An experience in multi-disciplinary engineering practice through a significant, open-ended, client-driven design project in which student teams address stakeholder needs through the use of a creative and iterative design process.  

Number of Positions (est): 3 positions. 

Estimated TA support: N/A 

Estimated course enrolment:  95 students. 

Schedule: One, 5-hour grading shift, Thursday, April 3, 2025, 3 – 8 pm (est) 

Dates of appointment: April 1 – 30, 2025 

Hours: 5 hours. 

Salary: CUPE minimum salary rates are: Writing Instructor 1 - $53.41/hr plus 4% vacation pay; Writing Instructor 1 Long Term - $56.07/hr plus 4% vacation pay; Writing Instructor 2 - $57.42/hr plus 6% vacation pay; Writing Instructor 2 Long Term - $58.58/hr plus 6% vacation pay; Writing Instructor 2 (priority) - $59.11/hr plus 6% vacation pay and Writing Instructor 2 (priority) Long Term- $60.29/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: Working with the teaching team on evaluating the final Showcase presentations, which consist of a poster, prototype/proof-of-concept, and presentation/discussion. The team will meet immediately following the Showcase to benchmark and finalize grades and feedback (rubrics will be provided). 

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 istep.academic@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.