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Course description: This course aims to provide students with practical research and academic skills by: 1) Practicing fundamental research questioning, hypothesis generation, and research goals to define an individual research approach, 2) Exploring project management and research planning to increase individual productivity, 3) Comprehending the philosophy of research and ethical considerations pertaining to biomedical engineering in order to produce high quality research, and 4) Disseminating individual work in written and oral formats to translate individual knowledge and to share multidisciplinary research in creative ways. Posting end date:January 15, 2026 Number of Positions: Up to (3) positions. Estimated TA support: None Estimated course enrolment: 52 students Schedule: Assignments come in on February 11, 2026 Dates of appointment: February 1, 2026 April 31, 2026 Hours: 20 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 (priority) - $61.38/hr plus 6% vacation pay and Writing Instructor 2 (priority) Long Term- $62.82/hr plus 6% vacation pay. 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 an appropriate discipline (such as, but not limited to, Communication, English, Engineering, Education, Technology Studies) with strong written and oral communication skills, and a demonstrated commitment to teaching communication and demonstrated ability to work as part of a team. Preferred Qualifications: include a PhD in an appropriate discipline, familiarity with graduate-level engineering communication practices, and familiarity with NSERC and/or CHIR grant writing. Description of duties: Hours will focus on providing feedback, during a meeting and in writing, on a 1-2 page written proposal; proposals arrive on Feb 11th, and will need to be commented on by March 7th. Meetings will be scheduled with students by instructors. Must have the ability to adapt to different communication instruction activities and move online Application Procedure: Applicants should submit: Unit 3 application form Application documents must be submitted via the link found in the application form 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 . This 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. 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. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.