Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream – Engineering Communication

University of Toronto

The Institute for Studies in Transdisciplinary Engineering Education & Practice (ISTEP) in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time teaching stream appointment, specializing in the instruction of communication to engineering students. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025.

Applicants must have earned a PhD degree in engineering or technical communication or a related area, such as English, Applied Linguistics, Rhetoric, Engineering Education or Engineering, by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter, and must have a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching. We seek candidates whose teaching interests complement and strengthen our existing departmental strengths (https://istep.utoronto.ca/about-istep/overview/) Candidates must have teaching experience in a degree-granting program, including lecture preparation and delivery, curriculum development, and development of online material/lectures. Additionally, candidates must possess a demonstrated commitment to excellent pedagogical inquiry and a demonstrated interest in teaching-related scholarly activities.

The applicant will have had experience successfully integrating the instruction of written, oral, and visual communication principles within STEM (and especially engineering/engineering design) related projects, courses, and curricula, alongside a strong foundation in engineering communication theory and pedagogy. Additionally, candidates should demonstrate commitment to Communication-Integrated Teaching and Learning or Writing in the Disciplines pedagogy, an interest in teaching-related scholarly activities, and an engagement with relevant professional communities of practice.

Experience designing and delivering instruction to help English professional language development for multilingual students will be considered an asset. Experience in graduate level writing and communication instruction, particularly in genres such as proposals, research articles, and theses would also be beneficial to the application. Additionally, experience in the integration of additional transdisciplinary competencies such as team skills, leadership, ethics and equity, lifelong learning, and other CEAB graduate attributes is preferred.

The successful applicant will teach in multiple courses and programs, contributing to the Engineering Communication Program’s mandate to integrate communication across the core undergraduate curricula (https://ecp.engineering.utoronto.ca/courses/core-courses/).

Evidence of excellence in teaching and a commitment to excellent pedagogical inquiry can be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments, awards and accolades, presentations at significant conferences, the teaching dossier submitted as part of the application (with required materials outlined below), and strong letters of reference.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are essential to academic excellence and to the success of our department. Evidence of a commitment to EDI will be demonstrated by a statement describing views, experiences and/or plans furthering EDI via pedagogy, outreach, mentorship of students or co-workers, and/or other activities.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering offers opportunities for collaborative and interdisciplinary research and teaching, and the excitement of working with a diverse undergraduate and graduate student population. FASE has earned an international reputation for excellence in education and knowledge creation and is known as a forward-thinking resource to address global concerns. As the economic and intellectual hub of Canada, Toronto provides access to leading policy and decision makers at all levels, and is a vibrant, cosmopolitan and safe city. For more information, please visit: http://engineering.utoronto.ca./

The Institute for Studies in Transdisciplinary Engineering Education & Practice (ISTEP https://istep.utoronto.ca/) is U of T Engineering's newest extra-departmental unit and the first institute of its kind in Canada. Bringing together teaching and scholarship in education, business and entrepreneurship, leadership, and communication, ISTEP seeks to lead in teaching and research on transdisciplinary competencies and their integration into engineering education and practice. The candidate will also be a part of the Engineering Communication Program (https://ecp.engineering.utoronto.ca/), which houses a group of faculty with expertise in the practice and pedagogy of communication across multiple engineering disciplines and activities.

This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members (Statement on Equity, Diversity & Excellence https://governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/secretariat/policies/equity-diversity-and-excellence-statement-december-14-2006). Recognizing that Indigenous, Black and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking on the “apply now” link found on the job posting (https://jobs.utoronto.ca/job/Toronto-Assistant-Professor%2C-Teaching-Stream-Engineering-Communication-ON/586993017/). Applicants must submit a cover letter; a current curriculum vitae; and a complete teaching dossier which includes a teaching statement, sample syllabi and course materials, and teaching evaluations, and an EDI statement as outlined above. Candidates should also include evidence of superior performance in teaching and mentoring related activities and a statement of past and proposed future pedagogical scholarship with a five- to ten-year horizon (two to five pages). All application materials must be submitted online.

Applicants must provide the name and contact information of three references. The University of Toronto’s recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each referee the day after an application is submitted. Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that references submit recent letters (on letterhead, dated and signed) by the closing date. At least one reference letter must primarily address the candidate’s teaching. More details on the automatic reference letter collection, including timelines, are available in the candidate FAQ (https://jobs.utoronto.ca/content/Frequently-Asked-Questions/?locale=en_US).

Submission guidelines can be found at http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. Your CV and cover letter should be uploaded into the dedicated fields. Please combine additional application materials into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format. If you have any questions about this position, please contact istep@utoronto.ca

All application materials, including reference letters, must be received by the closing date of January 20, 2025.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our 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. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.