| Course | Campus | Enrollment (est.) | No. positions (est.) | No. hours (est.) | Dates | Times | Tutorials or laboratories/practicals | Duties and responsibilities | Qualifications | Relevant criterion |
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| ENV101H1S-LAT - Confronting the Climate Crisis - Lead Administrative TA | STG | 300 | 1 | 120 | January 1, 2026 - May 7, 2026 | TU 15:00-17:00 | WE 15:00-16:00; WE 16:00-17:00; TH 12:00-13:00; TH 15:00-16:00; TH 13:00-14:00; TH 16:00-17:00; FR 11:00-12:00; FR 12:00 | Duties include delivering tutorials, supporting course TA's, responding to student emails, grading term tests, assignments and final exams, holding office hours, and general assistance. Additional duties supported through the Writing Integrated Teaching program, which may include additional training, benchmarking sessions, and other activities. | Minimum Qualifications: A University of Toronto graduate student who has completed one year of graduate study and possesses an interdisciplinary understanding of the climate crisis. The ability to communicate clearly with first-year students who have a wide level of understanding of the climate crisis is an asset. Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience in this course or a similar course. | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. |
| ENV101H1S-STA - Confronting the Climate Crisis - Senior TA | STG | 300 | 1 | 95 | January 1, 2026 - May 7, 2026 | TU 15:00-17:00 | WE 15:00-16:00; WE 16:00-17:00; TH 12:00-13:00; TH 15:00-16:00; TH 13:00-14:00; TH 16:00-17:00; FR 11:00-12:00; FR 12:00 | Duties include delivering tutorials, responding to student emails, grading term tests, assignments and final exams, holding office hours, and general assistance. Additional duties supported through the Writing Integrated Teaching program, which may include additional training, benchmarking sessions, and other activities. | Minimum Qualifications: A University of Toronto graduate student with an interdisciplinary understanding of the climate crisis. Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated the ability to communicate clearly with first-year students who have a wide level of understanding of the climate crisis. | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. |
| ENV200H1S-LAT - Assessing Global Change: Science and the Environment - Lead Administrative TA | STG | 500 | 1 | 135 | January 1, 2026 - May 7, 2026 | TU 11:00-13:00 | TU 13:00-14:00; TU 14:00-15:00; TU 15:00-16:00; TU 16:00-17:00; WE 13:00-14:00; WE 14:00-15:00; WE 15:00-16:00; WE 16:00 | Duties include delivering tutorials, responding to student emails, grading term tests, assignments and final exams, holding office hours, supporting course TA’s, organizing and posting grades from course assignments, and general assistance. Additional duties supported through the Writing Integrated Teaching program, which may include additional training, benchmarking sessions, and other activities. | Minimum Qualifications: A University of Toronto graduate student who has completed one year of graduate study with emphasis placed on scientific training, particularly related to the environment, and the ability to lead small group discussions. Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience as a Lead Administrative TA, and/or previous experience in this course or a similar course. | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. |
| ENV200H1S-STA - Assessing Global Change: Science and the Environment - Senior TA | STG | 500 | 2 | 110 (2) | January 1, 2026 - May 7, 2026 | TU 11:00-13:00 | TU 13:00-14:00; TU 14:00-15:00; TU 15:00-16:00; TU 16:00-17:00; WE 13:00-14:00; WE 14:00-15:00; WE 15:00-16:00; WE 16:00 | Duties include delivering tutorials, responding to student emails, grading term tests, assignments and final exams, holding office hours, and general assistance. Additional duties supported through the Writing Integrated Teaching program, which may include additional training, benchmarking sessions, and other activities. | Minimum Qualifications: A University of Toronto graduate student who has completed one year of graduate study with emphasis placed on scientific training, particularly related to the environment. Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated the ability to lead small group discussions, grading, and leading tutorials to diverse disciplinary groups of students. | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. |
| ENV222H1S - Pathways to Sustainability: An Interdisiplinary Approach - Regular TA | STG | 325 | 1 | 95 | January 1, 2026 - May 7, 2026 | TU 13:00-15:00 | TU 15:00-16:00; TU 16:00-17:00; WE 13:00-14:00; WE 14:00-15:00; TH 13:00-14:00; TH 14:00-15:00 | Duties include preparing for and leading tutorial sessions, grading assignments, tests and final assessments, responding to student email requests, and general assistance. Additional duties supported through the Writing Integrated Teaching program, which may include additional training, benchmarking sessions, and other activities. | Minimum Qualifications: A University of Toronto graduate student who has demonstrated scholarly expertise in Environment and Sustainability. Preferred Qualifications: An interdisciplinary environmental background across natural and social sciences is an asset. | The need to acquire experience is the more relevant criterion than previous experience in respect of this posted position. |
| ENV222H1S-STA - Pathways to Sustainability: An Interdisciplinary Approach - Senior TA | STG | 325 | 3 | 130 (3) | January 1, 2026 - May 7, 2026 | TU 13:00-15:00 | TU 15:00-16:00; TU 16:00-17:00; WE 13:00-14:00; WE 14:00-15:00; TH 13:00-14:00; TH 14:00-15:00 | Duties include preparing for and leading tutorial sessions, grading assignments, tests and final assessments, responding to student email requests, and general assistance. Additional duties supported through the Writing Integrated Teaching program, which may include additional training, benchmarking sessions, and other activities. | Minimum Qualifications: A University of Toronto graduate student who has demonstrated scholarly expertise in Environment and Sustainability. Preferred Qualifications: An interdisciplinary environmental background across natural and social sciences is an asset. | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. |
| ENV307H1S - Urban Sustainability - Regular TA | STG | 80 | 2 | 65 (2) | January 1, 2026 - May 7, 2026 | TH 13:00-15:00 | TH 15:00-16:30; TH 16:30-18:00 | Duties include grading assignments, tests and final exams, providing support in the computer lab, holding office hours, and general assistance. | Minimum Qualifications: A University of Toronto graduate student who has demonstrated scholarly expertise in Environmental Studies, particularly as it relates to environmental planning. Introductory-level Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software will be taught as part of the class, so any experience in GIS software or analysis is beneficial. Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience in this course or a similar course. | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. |
| ENV320H1S - National Environmental Policy - Regular TA | STG | 100 | 1 | 60 | January 1, 2026 - May 7, 2026 | FR 13:00-16:00 | N/A | Duties include grading assignments, tests and final exams, holding office hours, and general assistance. | Minimum Qualifications: A University of Toronto graduate student who has completed one year of graduate study and demonstrated scholarly expertise in Environmental Studies or Political Science, with a particular focus on Canadian politics and policy as they apply to environmental issues. An interdisciplinary background is an asset. Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience in this course or a similar course. | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. |
| ENV322H1S - International Environmental Policy | STG | 100 | 2 | 50 (2) | January 1, 2026 - May 7, 2026 | WE 13:00-15:00 | N/A | Duties include grading assignments tests and final assessments, holding office hours, setting up and monitoring Quercus, responding to student e-mails, and general assistance. | Minimum Qualifications: A University of Toronto graduate student who has demonstrated scholarly expertise in Environmental Studies, in particular knowledge of international relations, global governance, global environmental governance. An interdisciplinary environmental background is an asset. Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience in this course or a similar course. | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. |
| ENV323H1S - Ontario Environmental Policy - Regular TA | STG | 70 | 1 | 50 | January 1, 2026 - May 7, 2026 | WE 15:00-17:00 | N/A | Duties include grading assignments tests and final assessments, holding office hours, and general assistance. | Minimum Qualifications: A University of Toronto graduate student who has demonstrated scholarly expertise in Environmental Studies, particularly with respect to public policy and institutional foundations of public policy in Canada, with an emphasis on environmental policy in Ontario. An interdisciplinary environmental background is an asset. Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience in this course or a similar course. | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. |
| ENV333H1S-LAT - Ecological Worldviews | STG | 175 | 1 | 74 | January 1, 2026 - May 7, 2026 | MO 15:00-17:00 | TU 11:00-12:00; TU 12:00-13:00; MO 17:00-18:00 | Duties include preparing and delivering tutorials, grading assignments tests and final assessments, holding office hours, supporting course TA’s, administrative support, and general assistance. | Minimum Qualifications: A University of Toronto graduate student who has completed at least one year of graduate study and demonstrated scholarly expertise in Environmental Studies, including an understanding of the worldviews pertaining to the environment as listed in the course description. An interdisciplinary environmental background is an asset. Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience in this course or a similar course. | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. |
| ENV360H1S - Is the Internet Green? - Regular TA | STG | 60 | 1 | 84 | January 1, 2026 - May 7, 2026 | MO 11:00-13:00 | WE 11:00-12:00; WE 13:00-14:00 | Duties include preparing and leading tutorials, grading assignments, tests, and final exams, holding office hours, and general assistance. | Minimum Qualifications: A University of Toronto graduate student with some experience in the use of statistics and/or other quantitative methods (such as in-class simulations and computer modelling) and/or artificial intelligence in research. Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience in a similar course. Demonstrated scholarly expertise in environmental studies, social science, urban planning, physics or engineering (engineering science, electrical or mechanical preferred). An interdisciplinary environmental background and/or background in information theory are also assets. | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. |
| ENV362H1S - Energy & Environment: Transitions in History | STG | 60 | 1 | 56 | January 1, 2026 - May 7, 2026 | TH 11:00-13:00 | TH 13:00-14:00; TH 14:00-15:00 | Duties include preparing and leading tutorials, grading assignments, tests, and final exams, holding office hours, and general assistance. | Minimum Qualifications: A University of Toronto graduate student who has completed one year of graduate study and demonstrated scholarly expertise in environmental studies, particularly with respect to changes in energy sources and their impacts over time. An interdisciplinary environmental background is an asset. Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience in this course or a similar course. | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. |
| ENV430H1S - Community Research in Environment and Faith | STG | 20 | 1 | 30 | January 1, 2026 - May 7, 2026 | WE 11:00-13:00 | N/A | Duties include grading assignments tests and final exams, holding office hours, and general assistance. | Minimum Qualifications: A University of Toronto graduate student who has completed one year of graduate study and demonstrated scholarly expertise in Environmental Studies, particularly in faith-based environmentalism. Practical experience in faith-based environmental work is an asset. Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience in this course or a similar course. | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. |
| ENV462H1S - Energy & Environment: Economics, Politics & Sustainability - Regular TA | STG | 40 | 1 | 20 | January 1, 2026 - May 7, 2026 | TU 14:00-17:00 | N/A | Duties include leading a tutorial session for 7 weeks, grading assignments and final exams, holding office hours, and general assistance. | Minimum Qualifications: A University of Toronto graduate student who has completed one year of graduate study and demonstrated scholarly expertise in one or more of the following areas: economics, political science, energy, environment, physics. An interdisciplinary background is an asset. Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience in this course or a similar course. | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. |
| JGE321H1S - Multicultural Perspectives on Environmental Management - Regular TA | STG | 60 | 1 | 65 | January 1, 2026 - May 7, 2026 | MO 15:00-17:00 | N/A | Duties include grading assignments, tests and final assessments, holding office hours, and general assistance. | Minimum Qualifications: A University of Toronto graduate student who has completed one year of graduate study and demonstrated scholarly expertise in Environmental Studies, including understanding of multicultural perspectives on environmental issues. Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience in this course or a similar course. | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. |
Notes:
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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.