| Course | Campus | Enrollment (est.) | No. positions (est.) | No. hours (est.) | Dates | Times | Tutorials or laboratories/practicals | Duties and responsibilities | Qualifications | Relevant criterion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG100H1S - Effective Writing | STG | 260 | 1 | 140 | January 2026 - April 2026 | R6-9 online sync | Marking; course administration; office hours; other duties (as needed) | Academic background in literary studies in English and in academic and/or creative writing. Preference will be given to applicants familiar with foundational courses in English and who demonstrate good prior knowledge of the subject-matter of the course (such as graduate courses; ongoing research at the graduate level; and/or previous TA experience in the area) | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. | |
| ENG100H1S-140 - Effective Writing | STG | 260 | 1 | 140 | January 2026 - April 2026 | R6-9 online sync | Marking; office hours; other duties (as needed) | Academic background in literary studies in English and in academic and/or creative writing. Preference will be given to applicants familiar with foundational courses in English and who demonstrate good prior knowledge of the subject-matter of the course (such as graduate courses; ongoing research at the graduate level; and/or previous TA experience in the area) | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. | |
| ENG102H1F - Literature and the Sciences | STG | 160 | 1 | 90 | September 2025 - December 2025 | M1, W1-3 | Marking; office hours; other duties (as needed) | Academic background in literary studies in English and minimal competence for the course (such as senior undergraduate or graduate courses; and/or research interests in English) | The need to acquire experience is the more relevant criterion than previous experience in respect of this posted position. | |
| ENG202H1F-L0201 - Introduction to British Literature I | STG | 144 | 1 | 180 | September 2025 - December 2025 | T11-1 | R11, R12 | Marking; weekly tutorials; office hours; other duties (as needed) | Academic background in British literary history, preferably pre-18th century. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate good prior knowledge of the subject-matter of the course (such as graduate courses; ongoing research at the graduate level; and/or previous TA experience in the area) | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. |
| ENG210H1S - Introduction to the Novel | STG | 80 | 1-2 | 90 | January 2026 - April 2026 | M1, W1-3 | Marking; office hours; other duties (as needed) | Academic background in literary studies in English and minimal competence for the course (such as senior undergraduate or graduate courses; and/or research interests in English) | The need to acquire experience is the more relevant criterion than previous experience in respect of this posted position. | |
| ENG215H1S - The Canadian Short Story | STG | 80 | 1 | 90 | January 2026 - April 2026 | T11-1, R11 online sync | Marking; office hours; other duties (as needed) | Academic background in literary studies in English, preferably in Canadian literature and/or the short story genre. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate good prior knowledge of the subject-matter of the course (such as graduate courses; ongoing research at the graduate level; and/or previous TA experience in the area) | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. | |
| ENG215H1S-L0101 - Canadian Short Story | STG | 80 | 1 | 90 | January 2026 - April 2026 | T11-1, R11 online sync | Marking; office hours; other duties (as needed) | Academic background in literary studies in English and minimal competence for the course (such as senior undergraduate or graduate courses; and/or research interests in English) | The need to acquire experience is the more relevant criterion than previous experience in respect of this posted position. | |
| ENG220H1F-L0101 - Introduction to Shakespeare | STG | 80 | 1 | 90 | September 2025 - December 2025 | M11-1, W11 | Marking; office hours; other duties (as needed) | Academic background in literary studies in English and minimal competence for the course (such as senior undergraduate or graduate courses; and/or research interests in English) | The need to acquire experience is the more relevant criterion than previous experience in respect of this posted position. | |
| ENG220H1S-L0101 - Introduction to Shakespeare | STG | 80 | 1 | 90 | January 2026 - April 2026 | T11-1, R11 | Marking; office hours; other duties (as needed) | Academic background in literary studies in English and minimal competence for the course (such as senior undergraduate or graduate courses; and/or research interests in English) | The need to acquire experience is the more relevant criterion than previous experience in respect of this posted position. | |
| ENG237H1F-L0101 - Science Fiction | STG | 120 | 1 | 90 | September 2025 - December 2025 | T11-1, R11 | Marking; office hours; other duties (as needed) | Academic background in literary studies in English and minimal competence for the course (such as senior undergraduate or graduate courses; and/or research interests in English) | The need to acquire experience is the more relevant criterion than previous experience in respect of this posted position. | |
| ENG239H1S - Fantasy & Horror | STG | 120 | 1 | 90 | January 2026 - April 2026 | T1-3, R1 | Marking; office hours; other duties (as needed) | Academic background in literary studies in English and minimal competence for the course (such as senior undergraduate or graduate courses; and/or research interests in English) | The need to acquire experience is the more relevant criterion than previous experience in respect of this posted position. | |
| ENG252H1F-L0101 - Introduction to Canadian Literature | STG | 144 | 1 | 180 | September 2025 - December 2025 | T10-12 | R1, R2 | Marking; weekly tutorials; office hours; other duties (as needed) | Academic background in literary studies in English, preferably in Canadian literature. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate good prior knowledge of the subject-matter of the course (such as graduate courses; ongoing research at the graduate level; and/or previous TA experience in the area) | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. |
| ENG252H1S-L0101 - Introduction to Canadian Literature | STG | 144 | 1 | 180 | January 2026 - April 2026 | T10-12 | R1, R2 | Marking; weekly tutorials; office hours; other duties (as needed) | Academic background in literary studies in English, preferably in Canadian literature. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate good prior knowledge of the subject-matter of the course (such as graduate courses; ongoing research at the graduate level; and/or previous TA experience in the area) | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. |
| ENG254H1S - Introduction to Indigenous Literatures | STG | 80 | 1 | 90 | January 2026 - April 2026 | M1, W1-3 | Marking; office hours; other duties (as needed) | Academic background in literary studies in English, preferably in Indigenous writings in English, and especially in Indigenous literatures in Canada. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate good prior knowledge of the subject-matter of the course (such as graduate courses; ongoing research at the graduate level; and/or previous TA experience in the area) | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. | |
| ENG254H1S-L0101 - Introduction to Indigenous Literatures | STG | 80 | 1 | 90 | January 2026 - April 2026 | M1, W1-3 | Marking; office hours; other duties (as needed) | Academic background in literary studies in English and minimal competence for the course (such as senior undergraduate or graduate courses; and/or research interests in English) | The need to acquire experience is the more relevant criterion than previous experience in respect of this posted position. | |
| ENG287H1S - The Digital Text | STG | 144 | 1 | 140 | January 2026 - April 2026 | M6-8 | W6, W7 | Marking; weekly tutorials; office hours; other duties (as needed) | Academic background in literary studies in English, preferably in digital literary studies. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate good prior knowledge of the subject-matter of the course (such as graduate courses; ongoing research at the graduate level; and/or previous TA experience in the area) | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. |
| ENG289H1F - Introduction to Creative Writing | STG | 180 | 1-3 | 180 | September 2025 - December 2025 | T6-8 | R6, R7 | Marking; weekly tutorials; office hours; other duties (as needed) | Academic background in literary studies in English and minimal competence for the course (such as senior undergraduate or graduate courses; and/or research interests in English) | The need to acquire experience is the more relevant criterion than previous experience in respect of this posted position. |
| ENG289H1S - Introduction to Creative Writing | STG | 180 | 1-5 | 180 | January 2026 - April 2026 | T3-5 | R3, R4 | Marking; weekly tutorials; office hours; other duties (as needed) | Academic background in literary studies in English and minimal competence for the course (such as senior undergraduate or graduate courses; and/or research interests in English) | The need to acquire experience is the more relevant criterion than previous experience in respect of this posted position. |
| ENG323H1F-L0101 - Austen & Contemporaries | STG | 60 | 1 | 90 | September 2025 - December 2025 | T6-9 | Marking; office hours; other duties (as needed) | Academic background in literary studies in English and minimal competence for the course (such as senior undergraduate or graduate courses; and/or research interests in English) | The need to acquire experience is the more relevant criterion than previous experience in respect of this posted position. | |
| ENG100H5F-LEC101 - Effective Writing | UTM | 100 | 1 | 85 | September 2025 - December 2025 | MWF9 online sync | Marking; office hours; other duties (as needed) | Academic background in literary studies in English and minimal competence for the course (such as senior undergraduate or graduate courses; and/or research interests in English) | The need to acquire experience is the more relevant criterion than previous experience in respect of this posted position. | |
| ENG100H5S-LEC102 - Effective Writing | UTM | 100 | 1 | 85 | January 2026 - April 2026 | T3-5, R3 | Marking; office hours; other duties (as needed) | Academic background in literary studies in English and in academic and/or creative writing. Preference will be given to applicants familiar with foundational courses in English and who demonstrate good prior knowledge of the subject-matter of the course (such as graduate courses; ongoing research at the graduate level; and/or previous TA experience in the area). | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. | |
| ENG101H5S - How to Read Critically | UTM | 180 | 1-4 | 155 | January 2026 - April 2026 | TR9 | T10, T12, T1, T3, T4 | Marking; weekly tutorials; office hours; other duties (as needed) | Academic background in literary studies in English, preferably literary and textual analysis. Preference will be given to applicants familiar with foundational courses in English and who demonstrate good prior knowledge of the subject-matter of the course (such as graduate courses; ongoing research at the graduate level; and/or previous TA experience in the area) | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. |
| ENG102H5F - How to Research Literature | UTM | 100 | 1-2 | 165 | September 2025 - December 2025 | MW9 | M10, M12 | Marking; weekly tutorials; office hours; other duties (as needed) | Academic background in literary studies in English; experience with instruction in academic writing preferred. Preference will be given to applicants familiar with foundational courses in English and who demonstrate good prior knowledge of the subject-matter of the course (such as graduate courses; ongoing research at the graduate level; and/or previous TA experience in the area) | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. |
| ENG107H5F - Literature & AI | UTM | 100 | 1-2 | 165 | September 2025 - December 2025 | T11-1 | T1, T3, T4, T5 | Marking; weekly tutorials; office hours; other duties (as needed) | Academic background in literary studies in English, preferably with an interest in texts that reflect on AI’s use in the human world. Preference will be given to applicants familiar with foundational courses in English and who demonstrate good prior knowledge of the subject-matter of the course (such as graduate courses; ongoing research at the graduate level; and/or previous TA experience in the area) | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. |
| ENG110H5F - Narrative: Literature and the Story | UTM | 120 | 1 | 145 | September 2025 - December 2025 | MW1 | W2, W4, W5, W6 | Marking; weekly tutorials; office hours; other duties (as needed) | Academic background in literary studies in English, preferably in narrative and literary forms. Preference will be given to applicants familiar with foundational courses in English and who demonstrate good prior knowledge of the subject-matter of the course (such as graduate courses; ongoing research at the graduate level; and/or previous TA experience in the area) | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. |
| ENG110H5S - Narrative | UTM | 100 | 1 | 165 | January 2026 - April 2026 | MW12 | W1, W3 | Marking; weekly tutorials; office hours; other duties (as needed) | Academic background in literary studies in English, preferably in narrative and literary forms. Preference will be given to applicants familiar with foundational courses in English and who demonstrate good prior knowledge of the subject-matter of the course (such as graduate courses; ongoing research at the graduate level; and/or previous TA experience in the area) | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. |
| ENG202H5F - British Literature in the World I: Medieval to Eighteenth-Century | UTM | 110 | 1-2 | 140 | September 2025 - December 2025 | MW9 | W10, W12, W1 | Marking; weekly tutorials; office hours; other duties (as needed) | Academic background in British literary history, preferably pre-18th century. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate good prior knowledge of the subject-matter of the course (such as graduate courses; ongoing research at the graduate level; and/or previous TA experience in the area) | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. |
| ENG203H5S - British Literature in the World II: Romantic to Contemporary | UTM | 110 | 1 | 140 | January 2026 - April 2026 | TR10 | R11, R1, R2 | Marking; weekly tutorials; office hours; other duties (as needed) | Academic background in British literary history, preferably from the Romantic period to the present. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate good prior knowledge of the subject-matter of the course (such as graduate courses; ongoing research at the graduate level; and/or previous TA experience in the area) | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. |
| ENG215H5S - The Canadian Short Story | UTM | 50 | 1 | 75 | January 2026 - April 2026 | MWF9 | Marking; office hours; other duties (as needed) | Academic background in literary studies in English and minimal competence for the course (such as senior undergraduate or graduate courses; and/or research interests in English) | The need to acquire experience is the more relevant criterion than previous experience in respect of this posted position. | |
| ENG223H5F - Introduction to Shakespeare | UTM | 80 | 1 | 145 | September 2025 - December 2025 | MW1 | F1, F3 | Marking; weekly tutorials; office hours; other duties (as needed) | Academic background in literary studies in English, preferably in Shakespeare studies and/or early modern literature. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate good prior knowledge of the subject-matter of the course (such as graduate courses; ongoing research at the graduate level; and/or previous TA experience in the area) | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. |
| ENG236H5F - Detective Fiction | UTM | 50 | 1 | 75 | September 2025 - December 2025 | MWF12 | Marking; office hours; other duties (as needed) | Academic background in literary studies in English and minimal competence for the course (such as senior undergraduate or graduate courses; and/or research interests in English) | The need to acquire experience is the more relevant criterion than previous experience in respect of this posted position. | |
| ENG237H5S - Science Fiction | UTM | 60 | 1 | 90 | January 2026 - April 2026 | T11, R11-1 | Marking; office hours; other duties (as needed) | Academic background in literary studies in English and minimal competence for the course (such as senior undergraduate or graduate courses; and/or research interests in English) | The need to acquire experience is the more relevant criterion than previous experience in respect of this posted position. | |
| ENG238H5F - Fantasy Literature | UTM | 50 | 1 | 75 | September 2025 - December 2025 | MWF11 | Marking; office hours; other duties (as needed) | Academic background in literary studies in English and minimal competence for the course (such as senior undergraduate or graduate courses; and/or research interests in English) | The need to acquire experience is the more relevant criterion than previous experience in respect of this posted position. | |
| ENG255H5F - Introduction to Canadian Literature | UTM | 50 | 1 | 75 | September 2025 - December 2025 | T11, R11-1 | Marking; office hours; other duties (as needed) | Academic background in literary studies in English and minimal competence for the course (such as senior undergraduate or graduate courses; and/or research interests in English) | The need to acquire experience is the more relevant criterion than previous experience in respect of this posted position. | |
| ENG263H5F - Play & Games | UTM | 80 | 1-2 | 145 | September 2025 - December 2025 | T1-3 | R1, R2 | Marking; weekly tutorials; office hours; other duties (as needed) | Academic background in literary studies in English, preferably Play Studies and Game Studies in the humanities. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate good prior knowledge of the subject-matter of the course (such as graduate courses; ongoing research at the graduate level; and/or previous TA experience in the area) | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. |
| ENG263H5S - Play & Games | UTM | 80 | 1-2 | 145 | January 2026 - April 2026 | MW1 | W4, W5 | Marking; weekly tutorials; office hours; other duties (as needed) | Academic background in literary studies in English, preferably Play Studies and Game Studies in the humanities. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate good prior knowledge of the subject-matter of the course (such as graduate courses; ongoing research at the graduate level; and/or previous TA experience in the area) | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. |
| ENG279H5F - History of Video Games | UTM | 80 | 1-2 | 210 | September 2025 - December 2025 | T9-11 | R9, R10 | Marking; office hours; other duties (as needed) | Academic background in literary studies in English, preferably video games, interactive texts, genres, and play experiences. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate good prior knowledge of the subject-matter of the course (such as graduate courses; ongoing research at the graduate level; and/or previous TA experience in the area) | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. |
| ENG280H5S - Critical Approaches to Literature | UTM | 130 | 1-2 | 150 | January 2026 - April 2026 | M11-1 | M1, M2, M3 | Marking; weekly tutorials; office hours; other duties (as needed) | Academic background in literary studies in English, preferably in literary theory. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate good prior knowledge of the subject-matter of the course (such as graduate courses; ongoing research at the graduate level; and/or previous TA experience in the area) | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. |
| ENG291H5S - Reading for Creative Writing | UTM | 80 | 1 | 155 | January 2026 - April 2026 | MW1 | M2, M4 | Marking; weekly tutorials; office hours; other duties (as needed) | Academic background in academic and/or creative writing; experience with instruction in creative writing preferred. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate good prior knowledge of the subject-matter of the course (such as graduate courses; ongoing research at the graduate level; workshop and/or editorial experience; published work; and/or previous TA experience in the area) | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. |
| ENGA01H3F - What is Literature? | UTSC | 300 | 1-3 | 150 | September 2025 - December 2025 | R9-11 | M12, M1, T6, T7, W10, W11, R4, R5, F9, F10 | Marking; weekly tutorials; other duties (as needed) | Academic background in literary studies in English, preferably literary and textual analysis, and experience with instruction in academic writing. Preference will be given to applicants familiar with foundational courses in English and who demonstrate good prior knowledge of the subject-matter of the course (such as graduate courses; ongoing research at the graduate level; and/or previous TA experience in the area) | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. |
| ENGA03H3F - Introduction to Creative Writing | UTSC | 200 | 1 | 155 | September 2025 - December 2025 | T10-1 | Marking; office hours; other duties (as needed) | Academic background in academic and/or creative writing; experience with instruction in creative writing preferred. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate good prior knowledge of the subject-matter of the course (such as graduate courses; ongoing research at the graduate level; workshop and/or editorial experience; published work; and/or previous TA experience in the area) | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. | |
| ENGA10H3F - Literature and Film for our Time-Visions and Revisions | UTSC | 400 | 1-2 | 140 | September 2025 - December 2025 | W1-3 | Marking; office hours; other duties (as needed) | Academic background in literary studies in English, preferably in literature and film of the 20th century. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate good prior knowledge of the subject-matter of the course (such as graduate courses; ongoing research at the graduate level; and/or previous TA experience in the area) | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. | |
| ENGA11H3S - Literature and Film for our Time: Dawn of the Digital | UTSC | 400 | 1 | 140 | January 2026 - April 2026 | W12-1 | Marking; office hours; other duties (as needed) | Academic background in literary studies in English, preferably in literature and film of the late 20th and 21st century. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate good prior knowledge of the subject-matter of the course (such as graduate courses; ongoing research at the graduate level; and/or previous TA experience in the area) | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. | |
| ENGA11H3S-180h - Literature and Film for our Time: Dawn of the Digital | UTSC | 400 | 1 | 180 | January 2026 - April 2026 | W12-1 | Marking; course administration (as needed); office hours; other duties (as needed) | Academic background in literary studies in English and minimal competence for the course (such as senior undergraduate or graduate courses; and/or research interests in English) | The need to acquire experience is the more relevant criterion than previous experience in respect of this posted position. | |
| ENGB27H3F-120h - Charting Literary History I | UTSC | 120 | 1 | 120 | September 2025 - December 2025 | M11-1 | T6, T7 | Marking; weekly tutorials; office hours; other duties (as needed) | Academic background in British literary history, preferably pre-18th century. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate good prior knowledge of the subject-matter of the course (such as graduate courses; ongoing research at the graduate level; and/or previous TA experience in the area) | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. |
| ENGB28H3S - Charting Literary History II | UTSC | 120 | 1 | 120 | January 2026 - April 2026 | R11-1 | R6, R7 | Marking; weekly tutorials; office hours; other duties (as needed) | Academic background in British literary history, preferably from 1700 to the present. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate good prior knowledge of the subject-matter of the course (such as graduate courses; ongoing research at the graduate level; and/or previous TA experience in the area) | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. |
| ENGB35H3S - Children's Literature | UTSC | 120 | 1 | 180 | January 2026 - April 2026 | M2-5 | Marking; office hours; other duties (as needed) | Academic background in literary studies in English and minimal competence for the course (such as senior undergraduate or graduate courses; and/or research interests in English) | The need to acquire experience is the more relevant criterion than previous experience in respect of this posted position. | |
| ENGB40H3S - Video Games & Literature | UTSC | 80 | 1 | 120 | January 2026 - April 2026 | T1-3, F10 in person and online sync | Marking; office hours; other duties (as needed) | Academic background in literary studies in English, preferably video games, literary genres, digital texts, and adaptation. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate good prior knowledge of the subject-matter of the course (such as graduate courses; ongoing research at the graduate level; and/or previous TA experience in the area) | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. | |
| FLMA70H3F-180h - How to Read a Film | UTSC | 180 | 1 | 180 | September 2025 - December 2025 | M11-1 | M1, M2, M3, M4, T3, T4 | Marking; weekly tutorials; course administration; office hours; other duties (as needed) | Academic background in literary studies in English and/or in film studies, preferably in the critical study of cinema. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate good prior knowledge of the subject-matter of the course (such as graduate courses; ongoing research at the graduate level; and/or previous TA experience in the area) | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. |
| FLMB75H3F - Cinema and Modernity I | UTSC | 80 | 1 | 120 | September 2025 - December 2025 | M7-10 | Marking; office hours; other duties (as needed) | Academic background in literary studies in English and/or in film studies, preferably in film genres from 1895 to the present and in 20th-century prose and poetry. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate good prior knowledge of the subject-matter of the course (such as graduate courses; ongoing research at the graduate level; and/or previous TA experience in the area). | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. |
Notes:
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 uoft.careers@utoronto.ca. During employment, to request accommodation from the University, contact the supervisor or department chair and/or Health & Wellbeing Programs & Services at hwb@utoronto.ca. For more information about accommodations at U of T, please visit our Accommodation webpage.
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity seeking groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.
This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 Collective Agreement. The Departmental Hiring Policy is available in the Department Office and in the CUPE, local 3902 office. The position(s) posted above is (are) tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolments.
Duties of this position shall be performed at the campus on which the position is located. Where the duties are intended to be performed at another location, such other location will be specified in the posting.
Although a graduate student’s preference as to the campus location of his/her TA appointment will be taken into account, both the initial TA appointment (CI appointment) and the subsequent appointment obligation related to that appointment may be met through position(s) on any one of the three University of Toronto campuses (UTM, UTSC or St George) in courses in the same discipline as the initial appointment. TAs will only be assigned to courses in fields in which they are or should be qualified to assist.
Positions posted here are open to Graduate Students in the School of Graduate Studies, Postdoctoral Fellows and Undergraduate Students in the University of Toronto.
Preference in hiring shall be given to Graduate Students enrolled in the School of Graduate Studies of the University of Toronto or those who have made application to be enrolled in the School of Graduate Studies of the University of Toronto.
The hiring criteria for Teaching Assistant positions are academic qualifications, the need to acquire experience, previous experience and previous satisfactory employment under the provisions of this Collective Agreement.
The rates of pay correspond with the current CUPE Agreement and are as follows:
Effective January 1, 2025: UG $52.97 per hour (+ vacation pay) / SGSI 52.97 per hour (+ vacation pay) / SGSII $52.97 per hour (+ vacation pay)
Please note that should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.
Department Standards and Policies are available in the Departmental office (170 St. George Street, Room 602-603), and in the CUPE, Local 3902 office. All appointments are based on the hiring criteria in the Collective Agreement.
Teaching Assistants must be available from the first day of classes through to the last day for completion of marking of final examinations.
All Teaching Assistants should be prepared to travel to the campus where the course to which they have been assigned is offered (for invigilation, office hours, lecture attendance, tutorials, etc.) as frequently as required.
If during the application and/or selection process you require accommodation due to a disability, please contact Julia Sturge, Program Assistant, JHB Room 602, 416-978-1456, eng.assist@utoronto.ca