| Course | Campus | Enrollment (est.) | No. positions (est.) | No. hours (est.) | Dates | Times | Tutorials or laboratories/practicals | Duties and responsibilities | Qualifications | Relevant criterion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HMB200H1S - Introduction to Neuroscience | STG | 270 | 4 | 70 | January 1, 2026 - April 30, 2026 | W11-13; In Person | Tutorials: F11, F12; Online Synchronous | Duties: •Teaching Coding •Leading tutorials •Invigilating exams •Marking midterm and final exam | Appropriate neuroscience background for the course. Enrolled in a MSc or PhD program in a science department. First consideration will be given to full-time graduate students at the University of Toronto who have experience teaching coding. | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. |
| HMB202H1S - Introduction to Health and Disease | STG | 288 | 1 | 62 | January 1, 2026 - April 30, 2026 | F11-13; In Person | Tutorials: M10, M11, M12, M13; In person | Duties: •Preparation for labs and case studies •Leading tutorials •Marking quizzes, midterm and final exam •Midterm and final exam invigilation | Appropriate background for the course. Enrolled in a MSc, MPH or PhD program in a science department. First consideration will be given to full-time graduate students at the University of Toronto. | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. |
| HMB203H1S - Introduction to Global Health | STG | 125 | 4 | 50 | January 1, 2026 - April 30, 2026 | T15-17; In Person | Tutorials: T15; In Person | Duties: • Preparing and leading tutorials • Marking assignments, and midterm test or final exams | Appropriate background in global health. Enrolled in a MPH, MSc or PhD program in a science department. First consideration will be given to full-time graduate students at the University of Toronto. | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. |
| HMB204H1S - Introduction to Human Biology | STG | 400 | 4 | 55 | January 1, 2026 - April 30, 2026 | F15-17; In Person | Tutorials: M10, M11, M12, M13; In person | Duties: • Organizing group work • Preparing and leading tutorials • Marking assignments, midterm and final exams • Invigilating midterm and exam | Appropriate background in human biology for the course. Enrolled in a MSc or PhD program in a science department. First consideration will be given to full-time graduate students at the University of Toronto. | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. |
| HMB312H1S - Laboratory in Health and Disease | STG | 144 | 4 | 96 (TBC) | January 1, 2026 - April 30, 2026 | W9; Online Synchronous | Labs: R9-12, R13-16; In Person | Duties: •Preparation for labs •Demonstrating labs •Marking lab reports and posters | Appropriate molecular techniques background for the course. Enrolled in a MSc, MPH or PhD program in a science department. First consideration will be given to full-time graduate students at the University of Toronto. | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. |
| HMB314H1S - Laboratory in Human Biology | STG | 144 | 4 | 110 (TBC) | January 1, 2026 - April 30, 2026 | M12; Online Synchronous | Labs: T9-12, T13-16, T17-20; In Person | Duties •Preparation for, and demonstrating labs •Marking lab reports and posters | Appropriate background in molecular techniques for the course. A background in physiology, health and fitness would be an asset. Enrolled in a MPH, MSc or PhD program in a science department. First consideration will be given to full-time graduate students at the University of Toronto. | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. |
| HMB320H1S - Neuroanatomy | STG | 165 | 2 | 61.5 | January 1, 2026 - April 30, 2026 | M15-17; In Person | Labs: W9-11, W11-13, W15-17; In Person | Duties: • Preparation for labs • Demonstrating labs • Marking term test and final exam | Appropriate neuroscience background for the course. Enrolled in a MSc or PhD program in a science department. First consideration will be given to full-time graduate students at the University of Toronto. | The need to acquire experience is the more relevant criterion than previous experience in respect of this posted position. |
| HMB321H1S - Topics in Genetics | STG | 100 | 2 | 60 (TBC) | January 1, 2026 - April 30, 2026 | W13, F13; In Person | Tutorials: W15, W16; In Person | Duties • Preparation for tutorials • Leading tutorials • Marking assignments, tests and final exam | Appropriate genetics background for the course. Enrolled in a MSc or PhD program in a science department. First consideration will be given to full-time graduate students at the University of Toronto. | The need to acquire experience is the more relevant criterion than previous experience in respect of this posted position. |
| HMB322H1S - Topics in Health & Disease | STG | 120 | 1 | 70 | January 1, 2026 - April 30, 2026 | T13-15; In Person | Tutorials: R15, R16; Online Synchronous | Duties: - Grading assignments - Being involved in content production, assisting in the creation of online videos and assignment guidelines - Providing feedback to students about use of online resources for projects and being familiar with online clients such as Blackboard Collaborate, Hypothes.is and Python (or other coding languages) and video-editing platforms | Appropriate background in cancer biology and familiarity with online instruction/grading. Enrolled in a MSc or PhD program in a science department. First consideration will be given to full-time graduate students at the University of Toronto. | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. |
| HMB323H1S - Global Health Research | STG | 90 | 3 | 50 | January 1, 2026 - April 30, 2026 | M15-17; In Person | Tutorials: M17; In Person | Duties: • Grading written assignments and presentations • Leading tutorials (small group discussion and exercises) • Monitoring online discussion boards for virtual discussions • Marking mid-term and final exam | Appropriate experience/expertise in global health, public health, health sciences or similar discipline. Enrolled in a MSc , MPH or PhD program in a science department. First consideration will be given to full-time graduate students at the University of Toronto. | The need to acquire experience is the more relevant criterion than previous experience in respect of this posted position. |
| HMB342H1S - Epidemiology of Health & Disease | STG | 250 | 3 | 65 | January 1, 2026 - April 30, 2026 | T9-11; In Person | Tutorials: R10, R11, F10, F11; In Person | Duties: • Preparing and leading tutorials • Marking assignments • Performing Writing-Integrated Teaching (WIT)-related duties | Appropriate background in epidemiology for the course. Enrolled in a MSc, MPH or PhD program in a science department. First consideration will be given to full-time graduate students at the University of Toronto. | The need to acquire experience is the more relevant criterion than previous experience in respect of this posted position. |
| HMB385H1S - The Human Microbiome in Health & Disease | STG | 125 | 3 | 55 | January 1, 2026 - April 30, 2026 | W11-13; In Person | Tutorials: W15; In Person | Duties: • Organizing group work • Preparing and leading tutorials • Marking assignments, midterm and final exams • Invigilating midterm and exam | Appropriate background in health sciences for the course. priority will be given to candidates with research experience related to the Human microbiome. Enrolled in a MPH, MSc or PhD program in a science department. First consideration will be given to full-time graduate students at the University of Toronto. | The need to acquire experience is the more relevant criterion than previous experience in respect of this posted position. |
| HMB406H1S - Health Care Ethics | STG | 40 | 1 | 45 | January 1, 2026 - April 30, 2026 | M9-11; In Person | Duties: - Attending lectures - Leading seminars - Marking assignments and exams - Invigilating exams | Appropriate background in ethics and bioethics required, understanding of science and insights into emerging technologies. Enrolled in a MPH, MSc or PhD program in a science department. First consideration will be given to full-time graduate students at the University of Toronto. Preference will be given to the candidates with TA's experience in bioethics courses. | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. | |
| HMB423H1S - Non-Communicable Diseases: A Global Health Challenge | STG | 30 | 1 | 50 | January 1, 2026 - April 30, 2026 | T11-13; In Person | Duties: • Give formative feedback on scaffolded writing assessments • Prepare PowerPoint slides of effective writing examples with specific edits to demonstrate effective writing conventions with guidance from the course instructor • Meet with student groups to review outlines of planned writing work • Meet with students to address questions about feedback to written work • Co-create writing tools with course instructor to support student writing NOTE: this position is to undertake Writing-Integrated Teaching (WIT)-related work only and isn't eligible for the subsequent appointment. | Appropriate background in global health. Enrolled in a MPH, MSc or PhD program in a science department. First consideration will be given to full-time graduate students at the University of Toronto. • Experience grading written work and providing formative, detailed feedback on written assignments • Experience designing effective PowerPoint slides with examples for written assessments | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. | |
| HMB430H1S - Trends in Neuroscience | STG | 50 | 1 | 60 | January 1, 2026 - April 30, 2026 | R15-17; In Person | Duties: • Meeting with supervisor • Marking assignments • Performing Writing-Integrated Teaching (WIT)-related duties | Appropriate background in neuroscience for the course. Enrolled in a MSc or PhD program in a science department. First consideration will be given to full-time graduate students at the University of Toronto. | The need to acquire experience is the more relevant criterion than previous experience in respect of this posted position. | |
| HMB431H1S - Innovation in Genome Engineering and Translational Research | STG | 30 | 1 | 30 | January 1, 2026 - April 30, 2026 | T11-13; In Person | Duties: • Under the guidance and supervision of the course instructor, design a writing assignment that incorporates the use of generative AI • Give formative feedback on scaffolded writing assessments • Meet with student to address questions about feedback on written work NOTE: this position is to undertake Writing-Integrated Teaching (WIT)-related work only and isn't eligible for the subsequent appointment. | Appropriate background in genome engineering and regenerative medicine. Enrolled in a MSc or PhD program in a science department. First consideration will be given to full-time graduate students at the University of Toronto. • Experience grading written work and providing formative, detailed feedback on written assignments • Experience designing writing assignments that incorporate the use of generative AI is preferred | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. | |
| HMB440H1S - Dementia | STG | 40 | 1 | 60 | January 1, 2026 - April 30, 2026 | R11-13; In Person | Duties • Student consultation, support students in reflective writing and project development • Teaching support (grading group presentations, midterm & final exams, invigilation) • Assist in the management of community engaged learning placements and partnerships | Appropriate background for the course. Enrolled in a MSc or PhD program in a science department. First consideration will be given to full-time graduate students at the University of Toronto. | The need to acquire experience is the more relevant criterion than previous experience in respect of this posted position. | |
| HMB470H1S - Exercise and Sports Medicine | STG | 130 | 2 | 70 | January 1, 2026 - April 30, 2026 | T15-17; In Person | Duties: •Marking assignment, midterm and final exam •Exam invigilation | Appropriate background for the course. Enrolled in a MSc or PhD program in a science department. Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Toronto. First consideration will be given to full-time graduate students at the University of Toronto. | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. | |
| JEH455H1S - Current Issues in Environment and Health | STG | 30 | 1 | 80 | January 1, 2026 - April 30, 2026 | T11-13; In Person | Duties: - marking students' grant proposal assignments - providing feedback to students in a timely manner - helping instructor in course organization | Appropriate background for the course in Environmental Science & Human Health. Excellent written English communication skills. Experience with grant writing and Peer Scholar program preferred. Enrolled in a MSc or PhD program in a science department. First consideration will be given to full-time graduate students at the University of Toronto. | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. | |
| JHA410H1S - Clinical Neuroimaging | STG | 147 | 2 | 65 | January 1, 2026 - April 30, 2026 | R11-13; In Person | Labs: T9-11, T11-13, T13-15; In Person | Duties: •Marking assignments • Leading computer tutorials • Marking mid-term and final exam • Mid-term and final exam invigilation | Strong knowledge of human neuroanatomy and neuroimaging; familiarity with neuroimaging software MATLAB, FSL, Brainstorm (MNI). Enrolled in a MSc or PhD program in a science department. First consideration will be given to full-time graduate students at the University of Toronto. | 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.