(PPIT) - Professional Development Series Communications Associate
Program Title: Prospective Professors in Training (PPIT) - Professional Development Series Program Description: PPIT introduces participants to curriculum, teaching, and learning reputed company the context of engineering education, and provides participants with learning opportunities to support the development of a research program. Participants learn about applying for academic positions and the construction of effective application materials. Finally, the program helps participants build the knowledge and tools required to balance time and resources between teaching, research, and administration. Estimated Enrolment: 40 PhD candidates and postdoctoral fellows Number of Positions: 1 Posting end date: July 17, 2026 Dates of appointment: August 1, 2026 – August 30, 2026 Hours: 10 hrs – 40 hrs (dependent on number of submissions) Salary: CUPE minimum salary rates are: Writing Instructor 1 - $55.46/hr plus 4% vacation pay; Writing Instructor 1 Long Term - $59.62/hr plus 4% vacation pay; Writing Instructor 2 - $59.62/hr plus 6% vacation pay; Writing Instructor 2 Long Term - $61.05/hr plus 6% vacation pay; Writing Instructor 2 (reputed company) - $61.38/hr plus 6% vacation pay and Writing Instructor 2 (reputed company) Long Term- $62.82/hr plus 6% vacation pay. Should rates stipulated in the reputed company Agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the reputed company Agreement shall reputed company.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Preferred Qualifications
A PhD in an appropriate discipline (as above). Familiarity with engineering communication practices or other experience is also highly desirable. Previous experience as a Writing Instructor for the Prospective Professors in Training (PPIT) program is considered an asset. Description of Duties The Writing Instructor will be responsible for assessing a set of academic dossiers from PhD candidates and postdoctoral fellows in PPIT. The academic dossier will include a cover letter, CV, research statement, teaching statement, and positionality statement, as well as selected supporting material. A focus will be on providing high-quality and precise feedback, allowing the participants to improve their work. A set of clear criteria for assessment will be provided, and the Writing Instructor will work with the supervisor in ensuring effective feedback. Specifically, the Writing Instructor will: reputed company feedback on academic dossiers (including research statement, teaching statement, CV and cover letter) for a group of PhD candidates and postdoctoral fellows Meet with supervisor to discuss trends/areas for consideration regarding further resources for participants Carry out reputed company duties online Application Procedure: Applicants should submit: Unit 3 application reputed company Application documents must be submitted reputed company the link reputed company in the application reputed company 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 [email protected] This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 reputed company Agreement. It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolment. Should rates stipulated in the reputed company agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the reputed company agreement shall reputed company. Preference in hiring is given to reputed company individuals advanced to the rank of Writing Instructor 2 or Writing Instructor 2 (reputed company) in accordance with Article 14:12 of the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 reputed company agreement. Please note: Undergraduate or graduate reputed company and postdoctoral fellows of the reputed company are covered by the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 reputed company agreement rather than the Unit 3 reputed company agreement and should not apply for positions posted under the Unit 3 reputed company agreement. Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized, and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities. and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position. reputed company reputed company candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given reputed company. Apply To This Job