CTL Accessibility Writing Instructor Fall/Winter 2026-2027

Date Posted: 07/20/2026

Req ID: 49446

Faculty/Division: Centre for Teaching and Learning

Department: UTSC:Ctr-Teaching & Learning

Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)

Nature of Assignment CTL Writing Support offers skilled, sensitive and supportive writing instruction designed to foster student skills and confidence in order to enable students to reach their full potential. Our approach to writing instruction is informed by our understanding of reading, writing, and thinking as a set of complex skills that are continuously learned and relearned in relation to changing contexts and purposes.

The advent of Generative AI has complicated how students engage with reading and writing, but has not replaced the need for students to develop reading, writing, and thinking skills. We acknowledge that educational institutions, including academic writing instruction, have supported oppressive colonial systems. We also believe that the clear and informed thinking associated with writing is essential to the process of change.

We are committed to recognizing and challenging oppressive practices, to creating an inclusive teaching and learning environment, and to promoting equity and diversity.

Please note that application requirements for each posting is listed under the "Duties" section.

Job Title CTL Accessibility Writing Instructor

Number of Positions One (1)

Size of Appointment (hours) 200-250 hours

Session Fall 2026/Winter 2027

Minimum Qualifications A completed graduate degree, ideally a PhD with a focus in writing pedagogy or inclusive teaching

Experience with one-to-one university writing instruction, supporting students across all disciplines taught at UTSC

Experience tutoring in a university writing program or writing centre supporting students with disabilities, including developing customized writing or tutoring plans with students

Experience planning, facilitating and tracking out-of-class small-group writing sessions

Experience developing programming for students with learning and accessibility needs, e.g. workshops, work sessions, study groups, etc.

Scholarly approach to writing centre pedagogy and familiarity with best practices demonstrated through attendance at conferences, career development sessions, and other training opportunities

Knowledge and application of UDL principles and inclusive pedagogy

Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with staff and disability consultants in AccessAbility services

Knowledge of UTSC students, UTSC AccessAbility Services

Flexible schedule and ability to work primarily on campus multiple days per week

Demonstrated commitment to fostering equity, diversity and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience and training in working with diverse students,



including experience and training in second-language instruction at the university level, are assets

Experience presenting course-based customized writing workshops and teaching across the disciplines

CTL Writing Support program favours applicants with a long-term commitment to ensuring access to writing support for all students through developing and sharing best practices for accessible writing instruction.

Relevant Criterion Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position.

Description Of Duties

Offer flexible face-to-face 1:1 appointments for university students with accessibility needs, in partnership with AccessAbility Services, based on best practices in writing pedagogy, writing centre pedagogy, UDL and inclusive teaching

Create customized learning plans for students who are from multiple disciplines

Support and help transition students needing regular support to the general Writing Support calendar, introducing the student to other writing instructors and offering appropriate guidance and support to instructors as needed

Pilot a series of small-group accountability sessions for students that could continue beyond the regular term, including student outreach, tracking and follow-up

Develop resources to support students with disabilities

Collaborate with other UTSC writing support instructors in providing effective support for students with disabilities, including approaches tailored to specific student needs, disabilities, and accommodations

Maintain records and develop relationships with AccessAbility Services Director, staff and Disability Consultants

Compile a short report on the program including attendance, observations, and recommendations for both 1:1 and accountability groups

Closing Date: 07/24/2026, 11:59PM EDT

Salary

Writing Instructor I: $56.46 + vacation pay

Writing Instructor I-Long Term: $60.69 + vacation pay

Writing Instructor II: $60.69 + vacation pay

Writing Instructor II-Long Term: $62.14 + vacation pay

Writing Instructor II-Priority: $62.48 + vacation pay

Writing Instructor II-Priority Long Term: $63.96 + vacation pay The Centre for Teaching and Learning reserves the right to make partial appointments.

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 shall be given to persons holding the rank of Writing Instructor 2 and Writing Instructor 2 (Priority) who have been advanced to that status in the hiring Writing Centre (or, if advanced in another Writing Centre, who have additionally been employed for the required minimum number of hours in the hiring Writing Centre) in accordance with Article 16:11 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.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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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