ESC301H1Y: Engineering Science Option Seminar
Course Description:
The Option Seminar provides [third year Engineering Science] students with an introduction to their upper-year discipline of study, and encourages students to consider different educational and career pathways. Students will participate in sessions with other students from their Option/Major, with a focus on research and industry directions and the relationship between the Option/Major and it’s social & environmental context. Students will also participate in program-wide seminars which feature opportunities for career exploration. This course is offered on a credit/no credit basis, and students receive credit for attending sessions and completing a small set written deliverables.
Enrolment Estimate: 215 TA: 250 hours estimated
Class Schedule: Wednesdays from 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Salary (including vacation pay):
Sessional Lecturer I - $9,997.47
Sessional Lecturer I – Long Term - $10,699.21
Sessional Lecturer II - $10,699.21
Sessional Lecturer II – Long Term - $10,953.96
Sessional Lecturer III - $10,953.96
Sessional Lecturer III – Long Term - $11,228.90
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must hold at minimum a Master's Degree in Engineering, English or a related discipline to be eligible for this role.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preference will be given to instructors who have a PhD in Engineering or English and have experience teaching professional communication (both oral and written) in an engineering setting.
Past teaching within the Engineering Science curriculum is an asset. Applicants should highlight any experience providing constructive feedback on both written and oral assignments in an engineering setting, as well as leading a teaching team and/or calibrating grading of open-ended assignments.
Finally, strong professional communication skills to effectively engage alumni and other guest speakers, coordinate a team of other faculty, and deliver engaging and meaningful seminars is an asset.
Responsibilities:
The Sessional Lecturer will be responsible for planning and facilitating 12 (total) hour-long Program-Wide Seminars throughout the academic year, as well as supporting and coordinating 8 other seminar series run by the EngSci Major Chairs (one for each Engineering Science Major). Planning and facilitating the Program-Wide series includes preparing materials and delivering seminars, recruiting EngSci alumni and other guests to act as seminar speakers and panelists, moderating panel discussions, tracking student attendance at seminars, as well as introducing, running and assessing two CR/NCR assignments throughout the year. TA support is offered to support assessment as well as assignment administration. Coordinating the Major-Specific seminar series involves communicating with the 8 Major Chairs about expectations for the series, assisting Chairs in recruiting speakers (as necessary) and referring to resources to recruit alumni, as well as compiling attendance records for Major-Specific seminars. The instructor is responsible for making a final determination of CR or NCR for each student based on their (Program-Wide and Major-Specific) seminar attendance and performance on the two course assignments. This course will be taught in-person.
Duties of this position shall be performed at the campus on which the position is located.
Application Process:
Applicants should submit a detailed letter of application; an updated curriculum vitae; names and contact information (email and phone) for two referees or two reference letters; evidence of teaching in the relevant area, including student evaluations if available; and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form located here: CUPE Unit 3 application form;
Applications should be sent to:
Your application must include (1) a brief statement of interest detailing how your background meets the requirements for the role, as well as (2) a resume or CV in PDF format, that describes your qualifications for the position. Please send the application to Diane Giang by email at
[email protected]. If you have any questions about the position, please email Morgan Hooper (
[email protected]). If during the application and/or selection process you require accommodation due to a disability, please contact Diane Giang at
[email protected].
Application Deadline: July 27, 2026
Only applications submitted to the email address listed above will be considered.
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
[email protected].
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