Course description: Development and Coordination of English Language Diagnostic for all first-year incoming studentsPosting end date: April 17, 2026Number of positions (est): One (1) position.Estimated course enrolment: Incoming first year students across the FacultyClass schedule: Schedule varies and is flexibleSessional dates of appointment: May 1, 2026 - August 31, 2026Hours: This position functions as 1 HCE (up to a maximum of 230 hours).Salary: CUPE minimum salary rates for a half course (HCE), inclusive of vacation pay, are: Sessional Lecturer 1 - $9,820.70; Sessional Lecturer 1 Long Term - $10,510.04; Sessional Lecturer 2 - $10,510.04; Sessional Lecturer 2 Long Term - $10,760.28; Sessional Lecturer 3 - $10,760.28 and Sessional Lecturer 3 Long Term - $11,030.36. 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 Applied Linguistics, Second Language Education, or equivalent with strong written and oral communication skills, and a demonstrated commitment to content-based instruction to advanced multilingual post-secondary students, experience with curriculum development and language assessment, a demonstrated ability to teach communication and to work as part of a team. Experience in professional language development assessment and teaching.Preferred Qualifications: include a PhD in an appropriate discipline (as above) and familiarity with engineering communication practices. Experience with prior FASE english language diagnostic process and administration is highly desirable.Description of duties: Development and Coordination of English Language Diagnostic for all first-year incoming studentsWork with the Registrar's Office, First Year Office, and First Year course instructors to develop and choose between several options for an English Language Diagnostic designed to identify students requiring additional language supportCoordinate and deliver, with support of the parties above, this English Language DiagnosticCommunicate with First-Year Office, student groups, First Year advisors about supports and screenings, as necessaryPlan academic orientation activities that involve publicizing professional language support opportunitiesOrganize lists of students needing supports for distribution to appropriate instructors in ESP and Praxis, and to second year course instructorsOther duties as required to ensure that all incoming students have taken their diagnostic, and been properly identified for additional supportsApplication Procedure:Applicants should submit:If during the application and/or selection process you require accommodation due to a disability, please contact Chanelle Small-Reid atThis 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.Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II or Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12 of the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 collective agreement.Please note: Undergraduate or graduate students and postdoctoral fellows of the University of Toronto are covered by the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 collective agreement rather than the Unit 3 collective agreement and should not apply for positions posted under the Unit 3 collective agreement.Diversity StatementThe 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 .Accessibility StatementThe 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 .
