University of Toronto - Woodsworth College ยท 1 day ago
ECE297H1 S - Communication and Design
University of Toronto - Woodsworth College is seeking a Sessional Lecturer for the course ECE297H1 S - Communication and Design. The role involves teaching electrical and computer engineering design processes, emphasizing both oral and written communication skills through lectures, lab work, and team discussions.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Attending a one-hour instructional team meeting per week
Attending up to six lectures per term
Supervising 14-16 student teams (3 students per team) as project manager (30-minute meeting times to take place both within and outside of tutorial hours, 8-9 meetings per team over the term)
Commenting on weekly team progress reports
Grading a short individual analysis of a video presentation, one design report per team, midterm team oral presentations and final team oral presentations (end of exam period)
Meeting with students for consultation on request
Must be available for a minimum of two pre-scheduled 2-hour tutorial slots plus one evening session during the week of the first oral presentation
Facilitating practice oral presentations for the second oral presentation, and as needed through the term
Must have the ability to adapt to different communication instruction activities and move online if required
Qualification
Required
at least a Master's degree in an appropriate discipline (such as, but not limited to, Communication, English, Engineering, Education, Technology Studies)
strong writing and oral communication skills
demonstrated commitment to teaching communication
demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
Flexible availability
Preferred
a PhD in an appropriate discipline (as above)
TESL or CESLA certificate (or equivalent in ESL specialization or development of ESL curricula)
familiarity with engineering communication practices
experience as an instructor in first year foundation course, Engineering Strategies and Practice
experience in curriculum development
tutoring and/or working with a diverse group of students
Company
University of Toronto - Woodsworth College
University of Toronto - Woodsworth College is an undergraduate college at the University of Toronto in the Faculty of Arts & Science.
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