| Course | Campus | Enrollment (est.) | No. positions (est.) | No. hours (est.) | Dates | Times | Tutorials or laboratories/practicals | Duties and responsibilities | Qualifications | Relevant criterion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOC100H1F-Sum - Intro to Sociology | STG | 200 | 3 | 70 (subject to enrolment) | May-June | ONLINE - Mon & Wed: 9:00-12:00 | N | Preparation for classes; preparation of written or audio-visual materials; possibly attending lectures, teaching, and/or leading discussions; rating students' work; holding office hours; consulting with students (including electronic consultation); writing, grading and/or invigilation of tests/examinations; grading term papers and essays; communicating with course instructor and other TAs; leading tutorial sessions, other ad hoc tasks. | Previous knowledge and coursework in subject of course; good knowledge of subject matter; TA experience in subject of this or related course; minimum MA in Sociology or related discipline, or currently accepted or enrolled in the graduate Sociology program; ability to instruct in writing; strong desire to advise students and help them learn; establish(ed) record of teaching excellence. | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. |
| SOC150H1S-Sum - Sociological Inquiries | STG | 150 | 2 | 75 (subject to enrolment) | July-Aug | ONLINE - Tues & Thurs: 10:00-13:00 | Y - Tues & Thurs 12:00-13:00 | Preparation for classes; preparation of written or audio-visual materials; possibly attending lectures, and/or leading discussions; rating students' work; holding office hours; consulting with students (including electronic consultation); writing, grading and/or invigilation of tests/examinations; grading term papers and essays; communicating with course instructor and other TAs; other ad hoc tasks. | Knowledge in the subject area; strong knowledge of the subject matter; TA experience; minimum MA in Sociology or related discipline, or currently accepted or enrolled in the graduate Sociology program; ability to instruct in writing; demonstrated ability in advising students and helping them learn. | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. |
| SOC201H1F-Sum - Classical Sociological Theory | STG | 50 | 2 | 50 (subject to enrolment) | May-June | ONLINE: Tues & Thurs: 17:00-20:00 | Y - Tues & Thurs 19:00-20:00 | Preparation for classes; preparation of written or audio-visual materials; possibly attending lectures, and/or leading discussions; rating students' work; holding office hours; consulting with students (including electronic consultation); writing, grading and/or invigilation of tests/examinations; grading term papers and essays; communicating with course instructor and other TAs; other ad hoc tasks. | Knowledge in the subject area; strong knowledge of the subject matter; TA experience; minimum MA in Sociology or related discipline, or currently accepted or enrolled in the graduate Sociology program; ability to instruct in writing; demonstrated ability in advising students and helping them learn. | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. |
| SOC202H1F-Sum - Intro to Quantitative Methods | STG | 50 | 2 | 50 (subject to enrolment) | May-June | ONLINE: TTH: 9:00-12:30 | Y - Mon & Wed 11:00-12:30 | Preparation for classes; preparation of written or audio-visual materials; possibly attending lectures, and/or leading discussions; rating students' work; holding office hours; consulting with students (including electronic consultation); writing, grading and/or invigilation of tests/examinations; grading term papers and essays; communicating with course instructor and other TAs; other ad hoc tasks. | Knowledge in the subject area; strong knowledge of the subject matter; TA experience; minimum MA in Sociology or related discipline, or currently accepted or enrolled in the graduate Sociology program; ability to instruct in writing; demonstrated ability in advising students and helping them learn. | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. |
| SOC204H1F-Sum - Intro to Qualitative Methods | STG | 50 | 2 | 50 (subject to enrolment) | May-June | ONLINE: Tues & Thurs: 10:00-13:00 | Y - Tues & Thurs 12:00-13:00 | Preparation for classes; preparation of written or audio-visual materials; possibly attending lectures, and/or leading discussions; rating students' work; holding office hours; consulting with students (including electronic consultation); writing, grading and/or invigilation of tests/examinations; grading term papers and essays; communicating with course instructor and other TAs; other ad hoc tasks. | Knowledge in the subject area; strong knowledge of the subject matter; TA experience; minimum MA in Sociology or related discipline, or currently accepted or enrolled in the graduate Sociology program; ability to instruct in writing; demonstrated ability in advising students and helping them learn. In-Person tutorials may be required | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. |
| SOC208H1S-Sum - Introduction to Social Policy | STG | 50 | 1 | 50 (subject to enrolment) | Jul-Aug | ONLINE: Mon & Wed: 17:00-19:00 | N | Preparation for classes; preparation of written or audio-visual materials; possibly attending lectures, and/or leading discussions; rating students' work; holding office hours; consulting with students (including electronic consultation); writing, grading and/or invigilation of tests/examinations; grading term papers and essays; communicating with course instructor and other TAs; other ad hoc tasks. | Knowledge in the subject area; strong knowledge of the subject matter; TA experience; minimum MA in Sociology or related discipline, or currently accepted or enrolled in the graduate Sociology program; ability to instruct in writing; demonstrated ability in advising students and helping them learn. In-Person tutorials may be required | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. |
| SOC212H1S-Sum - Sociology of Crime and Deviance | STG | 50 | 1 | 50 (subject to enrolment) | July-Aug | ONLINE - Tues & Thurs: 13:00-15:00 | N | Preparation for classes; preparation of written or audio-visual materials; possibly attending lectures, and/or leading discussions; rating students' work; holding office hours; consulting with students (including electronic consultation); writing, grading and/or invigilation of tests/examinations; grading term papers and essays; communicating with course instructor and other TAs; other ad hoc tasks. | Knowledge in the subject area; strong knowledge of the subject matter; TA experience; minimum MA in Sociology or related discipline, or currently accepted or enrolled in the graduate Sociology program; ability to instruct in writing; demonstrated ability in advising students and helping them learn. | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. |
| SOC240H1F-Sum - Sociology of Law | STG | 50 | 1 | 50 (subject to enrolment) | May-June | ONLINE Tues & Thurs: 13:00-15:00 | N | Preparation for classes; preparation of written or audio-visual materials; possibly attending lectures, and/or leading discussions; rating students' work; holding office hours; consulting with students (including electronic consultation); writing, grading and/or invigilation of tests/examinations; grading term papers and essays; communicating with course instructor and other TAs; other ad hoc tasks. | Knowledge in the subject area; strong knowledge of the subject matter; TA experience; minimum MA in Sociology or related discipline, or currently accepted or enrolled in the graduate Sociology program; ability to instruct in writing; demonstrated ability in advising students and helping them learn. | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. |
| SOC251H1S-Sum - Contemporary Sociological Theory | STG | 50 | 2 | 50 (subject to enrolment) | July-Aug | ONLINE - Tues & Thurs: 17:00-20:00 | Y - Tues & Thurs 19:00-20:00 | Preparation for classes; preparation of written or audio-visual materials; possibly attending lectures, and/or leading discussions; rating students' work; holding office hours; consulting with students (including electronic consultation); writing, grading and/or invigilation of tests/examinations; grading term papers and essays; communicating with course instructor and other TAs; other ad hoc tasks. | Knowledge in the subject area; strong knowledge of the subject matter; TA experience; minimum MA in Sociology or related discipline, or currently accepted or enrolled in the graduate Sociology program; ability to instruct in writing; demonstrated ability in advising students and helping them learn. | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. |
| SOC254H1S-Sum - Intermediate Qualitative Methods in Sociology | STG | 50 | 2 | 50 (subject to enrolment) | July-Aug | ONLINE - Tues & Thurs: 10:00-13:00 | Y - Tues & Thurs 12:00-13:00 | Preparation for classes; preparation of written or audio-visual materials; possibly attending lectures, and/or leading discussions; rating students' work; holding office hours; consulting with students (including electronic consultation); writing, grading and/or invigilation of tests/examinations; grading term papers and essays; communicating with course instructor and other TAs; other ad hoc tasks. | Knowledge in the subject area; strong knowledge of the subject matter; TA experience; minimum MA in Sociology or related discipline, or currently accepted or enrolled in the graduate Sociology program; ability to instruct in writing; demonstrated ability in advising students and helping them learn. | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. |
| SOC293H1F-Sum - Sociology of Sports | STG | 50 | 1 | 50 | May-June | ONLINE - Mon & Wed: 13:00-15:00 | N | Preparation for classes; preparation of written or audio-visual materials; possibly attending lectures, and/or leading discussions; rating students' work; holding office hours; consulting with students (including electronic consultation); writing, grading and/or invigilation of tests/examinations; grading term papers and essays; communicating with course instructor and other TAs; other ad hoc tasks. | Knowledge in the subject area; strong knowledge of the subject matter; TA experience; minimum MA in Sociology or related discipline, or currently accepted or enrolled in the graduate Sociology program; ability to instruct in writing; demonstrated ability in advising students and helping them learn. In-Person tutorials may be required | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. |
| SOC311H1F-Sum - Immigration and Race Relations | STG | 50 | 1 | 75 (subject to enrolment) | May-June | ONLINE - Mon & Wed: 17:00-19:00 | N | Preparation for classes; preparation of written or audio-visual materials; possibly attending lectures, and/or leading discussions; rating students' work; holding office hours; consulting with students (including electronic consultation); writing, grading and/or invigilation of tests/examinations; grading term papers and essays; communicating with course instructor and other TAs; other ad hoc tasks. In-person tutorials may be required | Knowledge in the subject area; strong knowledge of the subject matter; TA experience; minimum MA in Sociology or related discipline, or currently accepted or enrolled in the graduate Sociology program; ability to instruct in writing; demonstrated ability in advising students and helping them learn. | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. |
| SOC313H1S-Sum - Social Control | STG | 50 | 1 | 75 (subject to enrolment) | July-Aug | ONLINE - Tues & Thurs: 15:00-17:00 | N | Preparation for classes; preparation of written or audio-visual materials; possibly attending lectures, and/or leading discussions; rating students' work; holding office hours; consulting with students (including electronic consultation); writing, grading and/or invigilation of tests/examinations; grading term papers and essays; communicating with course instructor and other TAs; other ad hoc tasks. | Knowledge in the subject area; strong knowledge of the subject matter; TA experience; minimum MA in Sociology or related discipline, or currently accepted or enrolled in the graduate Sociology program; ability to instruct in writing; demonstrated ability in advising students and helping them learn. In-Person tutorials may be required | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. |
| SOC335H1F-Sum - Urban Health | STG | 40 | 1 | 75 (subject to enrolment) | May-June | ONLINE - Tues & Thurs: 10:00-13:00 | Y - Tues & Thurs 12:00-13:00 | Preparation for classes; preparation of written or audio-visual materials; possibly attending lectures, teaching, and/or leading discussions; rating students' work; holding office hours; consulting with students (including electronic consultation); writing, grading and/or invigilation of tests/examinations; grading term papers and essays; communicating with course instructor and other TAs; other ad hoc tasks. | Graduate coursework in subject of course; TA experience in subject of this or related course; completion of one year of graduate school; ability to instruct in writing; strong to desire to advise students and help them learn; established record of teaching excellence. | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. |
| SOC350H1S-Sum - New Topics in Sociology: The Sociology of Collective Memory | STG | 40 | 1 | 75 (subject to enrolment) | July-Aug | ONLINE - Tues & Thurs: 10:00-13:00 | Y - Tues & Thurs 12:00-13:00 | Preparation for classes; preparation of written or audio-visual materials; possibly attending lectures, and/or leading discussions; rating students' work; holding office hours; consulting with students (including electronic consultation); writing, grading and/or invigilation of tests/examinations; grading term papers and essays; communicating with course instructor and other TAs; other ad hoc tasks. | Knowledge in the subject area; strong knowledge of the subject matter; TA experience; minimum MA in Sociology or related discipline, or currently accepted or enrolled in the graduate Sociology program; ability to instruct in writing; demonstrated ability in advising students and helping them learn. In-Person tutorials may be required | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. |
| SOC363H1S-Sum - Sociology of Mental Health | STG | 50 | 1 | 75 (subject to enrolment) | July-Aug | ONLINE - Mon & Wed: 13:00-15:00 | N | Preparation for classes; preparation of written or audio-visual materials; possibly attending lectures, and/or leading discussions; rating students' work; holding office hours; consulting with students (including electronic consultation); writing, grading and/or invigilation of tests/examinations; grading term papers and essays; communicating with course instructor and other TAs; other ad hoc tasks. In-person tutorials may be required | Knowledge in the subject area; strong knowledge of the subject matter; TA experience; minimum MA in Sociology or related discipline, or currently accepted or enrolled in the graduate Sociology program; ability to instruct in writing; demonstrated ability in advising students and helping them learn. | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. |
| SOC367H1F-Sum - Race, Class, and Gender | STG | 50 | 1 | 75 (subject to enrolment) | May-June | ONLINE - Mon & Wed: 15:00-17:00 | N | Preparation for classes; preparation of written or audio-visual materials; possibly attending lectures, and/or leading discussions; rating students' work; holding office hours; consulting with students (including electronic consultation); writing, grading and/or invigilation of tests/examinations; grading term papers and essays; communicating with course instructor and other TAs; other ad hoc tasks. | Knowledge in the subject area; strong knowledge of the subject matter; TA experience; minimum MA in Sociology or related discipline, or currently accepted or enrolled in the graduate Sociology program; ability to instruct in writing; demonstrated ability in advising students and helping them learn. | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. |
| SOC100H5F-Sum - Introduction to Sociology | UTM | 400 | 4 @ 115 (subject to enrol) | 460 | May - June, 2026 | Tues & Thurs 11am - 1pm (Online) | Preparation for classes; preparation of written or audio-visual materials; possibly attending lectures, and/or leading discussions; rating students' work; holding office hours; consulting with students (including electronic consultation); writing, grading and/or invigilation of tests/examinations; grading term papers and essays; communicating with course instructor and other TAs; other ad hoc tasks. | Minimum Qualifications: Minimum MA in Sociology or related discipline, or currently accepted or enrolled in the graduate Sociology program; knowledge in the subject area; strong knowledge of the subject matter; TA experience; ability to instruct in writing; demonstrated ability in advising students and helping them learn. Preferred Qualifications: Previous TA experience; having taken this course or a similar course; demonstrated proficiency in the subject area of the course. | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. | |
| SOC109H5F-Sum - Introduction to Criminology, Law & Society | UTM | 300 | 3 @ 100 (subject to enrol) | 300 | May - June, 2026 | Mon & Wed 10am - 12pm (Online) | Preparation for classes; preparation of written or audio-visual materials; possibly attending lectures, and/or leading discussions; rating students' work; holding office hours; consulting with students (including electronic consultation); writing, grading and/or invigilation of tests/examinations; grading term papers and essays; communicating with course instructor and other TAs; other ad hoc tasks. | Minimum Qualifications: Minimum MA in Sociology or related discipline, or currently accepted or enrolled in the graduate Sociology program; knowledge in the subject area; strong knowledge of the subject matter; TA experience; ability to instruct in writing; demonstrated ability in advising students and helping them learn. Preferred Qualifications: Previous TA experience; having taken this course or a similar course; demonstrated proficiency in the subject area of the course. | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. | |
| SOC206H5F-Sum - Introduction to the Sociology of Genocide | UTM | 150 | 2 @ 90 (subject to enrol) | 180 | May - June, 2026 | Tues & Thurs 11am - 1pm | Preparation for classes; preparation of written or audio-visual materials; possibly attending lectures, and/or leading discussions; rating students' work; holding office hours; consulting with students (including electronic consultation); writing, grading and/or invigilation of tests/examinations; grading term papers and essays; communicating with course instructor and other TAs; other ad hoc tasks. | Minimum Qualifications: Minimum MA in Sociology or related discipline, or currently accepted or enrolled in the graduate Sociology program; knowledge in the subject area; strong knowledge of the subject matter; TA experience; ability to instruct in writing; demonstrated ability in advising students and helping them learn. Preferred Qualifications: Previous TA experience; having taken this course or a similar course; demonstrated proficiency in the subject area of the course. | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. | |
| SOC228H5F-Sum - Introduction to Indigenous Studies | UTM | 150 | 2 @ 90 (subject to enrol) | 180 | May - June, 2026 | Mon & Wed 11am - 1pm (Online) | Preparation for classes; preparation of written or audio-visual materials; possibly attending lectures, and/or leading discussions; rating students' work; holding office hours; consulting with students (including electronic consultation); writing, grading and/or invigilation of tests/examinations; grading term papers and essays; communicating with course instructor and other TAs; other ad hoc tasks. | Minimum Qualifications: Minimum MA in Sociology or related discipline, or currently accepted or enrolled in the graduate Sociology program; knowledge in the subject area; strong knowledge of the subject matter; TA experience; ability to instruct in writing; demonstrated ability in advising students and helping them learn. Preferred Qualifications: Previous TA experience; having taken this course or a similar course; demonstrated proficiency in the subject area of the course. | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. | |
| SOC301H5F (Sum) - Canadian Prisons | UTM | 60 | 1 | 90 (subject to enrol) | May - June, 2026 | Tues & Thurs 11am - 1pm | Preparation for classes; preparation of written or audio-visual materials; possibly attending lectures, teaching, and/or leading discussions; rating students' work; holding office hours; consulting with students (including electronic consultation); writing, grading and/or invigilation of tests/examinations; grading term papers and essays; communicating with course instructor and other TAs; other ad hoc tasks. | Minimum Qualifications: Minimum MA in Sociology or related discipline, or currently accepted or enrolled in the graduate Sociology program; knowledge in the subject area; strong knowledge of the subject matter; TA experience; ability to instruct in writing; demonstrated ability in advising students and helping them learn. Preferred Qualifications: Previous TA experience; having taken this course or a similar course; demonstrated proficiency in the subject area of the course. | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. | |
| SOC318H5F-Sum - Soc of Mental Health & Mental Disorders | UTM | 60 | 1 | 90 (subject to enrol) | May - June, 2026 | Tues & Thurs 9 - 11am | Preparation for classes; preparation of written or audio-visual materials; possibly attending lectures, and/or leading discussions; rating students' work; holding office hours; consulting with students (including electronic consultation); writing, grading and/or invigilation of tests/examinations; grading term papers and essays; communicating with course instructor and other TAs; other ad hoc tasks. | Minimum Qualifications: Minimum MA in Sociology or related discipline, or currently accepted or enrolled in the graduate Sociology program; knowledge in the subject area; strong knowledge of the subject matter; TA experience; ability to instruct in writing; demonstrated ability in advising students and helping them learn. Preferred Qualifications: Previous TA experience; having taken this course or a similar course; demonstrated proficiency in the subject area of the course. | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. | |
| SOC326H5F (Sum) - Policing | UTM | 60 | 1 | 90 (subject to enrol) | May - June, 2026 | Mon & Wed 1 - 3pm | Preparation for classes; preparation of written or audio-visual materials; possibly attending lectures, and/or leading discussions; rating students' work; holding office hours; consulting with students (including electronic consultation); writing, grading and/or invigilation of tests/examinations; grading term papers and essays; communicating with course instructor and other TAs; other ad hoc tasks. | Minimum Qualifications: Minimum MA in Sociology or related discipline, or currently accepted or enrolled in the graduate Sociology program; knowledge in the subject area; strong knowledge of the subject matter; TA experience; ability to instruct in writing; demonstrated ability in advising students and helping them learn. Preferred Qualifications: Previous TA experience; having taken this course or a similar course; demonstrated proficiency in the subject area of the course. | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. | |
| SOC330H5S-Sum - Criminology and Immigration | UTM | 60 | 1 | 90 (subject to enrol) | July - Aug, 2026 | Wed & Fri 11am - 1pm (Online) | Preparation for classes; preparation of written or audio-visual materials; possibly attending lectures, and/or leading discussions; rating students' work; holding office hours; consulting with students (including electronic consultation); writing, grading and/or invigilation of tests/examinations; grading term papers and essays; communicating with course instructor and other TAs; other ad hoc tasks. | Minimum Qualifications: Minimum MA in Sociology or related discipline, or currently accepted or enrolled in the graduate Sociology program; knowledge in the subject area; strong knowledge of the subject matter; TA experience; ability to instruct in writing; demonstrated ability in advising students and helping them learn. Preferred Qualifications: Previous TA experience; having taken this course or a similar course; demonstrated proficiency in the subject area of the course. | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. | |
| SOC336H5F (Sum) - Special Topics in Sociology | UTM | 60 | 1 | 90 (subject to enrol) | May - June, 2026 | Tues & Thurs 7 - 9pm (Online) | Preparation for classes; preparation of written or audio-visual materials; possibly attending lectures, and/or leading discussions; rating students' work; holding office hours; consulting with students (including electronic consultation); writing, grading and/or invigilation of tests/examinations; grading term papers and essays; communicating with course instructor and other TAs; other ad hoc tasks. | Minimum Qualifications: Minimum MA in Sociology or related discipline, or currently accepted or enrolled in the graduate Sociology program; knowledge in the subject area; strong knowledge of the subject matter; TA experience; ability to instruct in writing; demonstrated ability in advising students and helping them learn. Preferred Qualifications: Previous TA experience; having taken this course or a similar course; demonstrated proficiency in the subject area of the course. | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. | |
| SOC336H5S (Sum) - Special Topics in Sociology | UTM | 60 | 1 | 90 (subject to enrol) | July - Aug, 2026 | Tues & Thurs 11am - 1pm | Preparation for classes; preparation of written or audio-visual materials; possibly attending lectures, and/or leading discussions; rating students' work; holding office hours; consulting with students (including electronic consultation); writing, grading and/or invigilation of tests/examinations; grading term papers and essays; communicating with course instructor and other TAs; other ad hoc tasks. | Minimum Qualifications: Minimum MA in Sociology or related discipline, or currently accepted or enrolled in the graduate Sociology program; knowledge in the subject area; strong knowledge of the subject matter; TA experience; ability to instruct in writing; demonstrated ability in advising students and helping them learn. Preferred Qualifications: Previous TA experience; having taken this course or a similar course; demonstrated proficiency in the subject area of the course. | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. | |
| SOC344H5F-Sum - Sociological Approaches to Social Psychology | UTM | 60 | 1 | 90 (subject to enrol) | May - June, 2026 | Tues & Thurs 1 - 3pm (Online) | Preparation for classes; preparation of written or audio-visual materials; possibly attending lectures, and/or leading discussions; rating students' work; holding office hours; consulting with students (including electronic consultation); writing, grading and/or invigilation of tests/examinations; grading term papers and essays; communicating with course instructor and other TAs; other ad hoc tasks. | Minimum Qualifications: Minimum MA in Sociology or related discipline, or currently accepted or enrolled in the graduate Sociology program; knowledge in the subject area; strong knowledge of the subject matter; TA experience; ability to instruct in writing; demonstrated ability in advising students and helping them learn. Preferred Qualifications: Previous TA experience; having taken this course or a similar course; demonstrated proficiency in the subject area of the course. | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. | |
| SOC366H5F (Sum) - Special Topics in Criminology | UTM | 60 | 1 | 90 (subject to enrol) | May - June, 2026 | Tues & Thurs 3 - 5pm (Online) | Preparation for classes; preparation of written or audio-visual materials; possibly attending lectures, and/or leading discussions; rating students' work; holding office hours; consulting with students (including electronic consultation); writing, grading and/or invigilation of tests/examinations; grading term papers and essays; communicating with course instructor and other TAs; other ad hoc tasks. | Minimum Qualifications: Minimum MA in Sociology or related discipline, or currently accepted or enrolled in the graduate Sociology program; knowledge in the subject area; strong knowledge of the subject matter; TA experience; ability to instruct in writing; demonstrated ability in advising students and helping them learn. Preferred Qualifications: Previous TA experience; having taken this course or a similar course; demonstrated proficiency in the subject area of the course. | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. | |
| SOC369H5S-Sum - Digital Culture and Society | UTM | 150 | 2 @ 90 (subject to enrol) | 180 | July - Aug, 2026 | Mon & Wed 1 - 3pm (Online) | Preparation for classes; preparation of written or audio-visual materials; possibly attending lectures, and/or leading discussions; rating students' work; holding office hours; consulting with students (including electronic consultation); writing, grading and/or invigilation of tests/examinations; grading term papers and essays; communicating with course instructor and other TAs; other ad hoc tasks. | Minimum Qualifications: Minimum MA in Sociology or related discipline, or currently accepted or enrolled in the graduate Sociology program; knowledge in the subject area; strong knowledge of the subject matter; TA experience; ability to instruct in writing; demonstrated ability in advising students and helping them learn. Preferred Qualifications: Previous TA experience; having taken this course or a similar course; demonstrated proficiency in the subject area of the course. | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. | |
| SOC423H5F (Sum) - Identity Crime | UTM | 50 | 1 | 100 (subject to enrol) | May - June, 2026 | Mon & Wed 11am - 1pm | Preparation for classes; preparation of written or audio-visual materials; possibly attending lectures, and/or leading discussions; rating students' work; holding office hours; consulting with students (including electronic consultation); writing, grading and/or invigilation of tests/examinations; grading term papers and essays; communicating with course instructor and other TAs; other ad hoc tasks. | Minimum Qualifications: Minimum MA in Sociology or related discipline, or currently accepted or enrolled in the graduate Sociology program; knowledge in the subject area; strong knowledge of the subject matter; TA experience; ability to instruct in writing; demonstrated ability in advising students and helping them learn. Preferred Qualifications: Previous TA experience; having taken this course or a similar course; demonstrated proficiency in the subject area of the course. | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. | |
| SOC429H5S (Sum) - Disability, Politics and Society | UTM | 50 | 1 | 100 (subject to enrol) | July - Aug, 2026 | Mon & Wed 9 - 11am (Online) | Preparation for classes; preparation of written or audio-visual materials; possibly attending lectures, and/or leading discussions; rating students' work; holding office hours; consulting with students (including electronic consultation); writing, grading and/or invigilation of tests/examinations; grading term papers and essays; communicating with course instructor and other TAs; other ad hoc tasks. | Minimum Qualifications: Minimum MA in Sociology or related discipline, or currently accepted or enrolled in the graduate Sociology program; knowledge in the subject area; strong knowledge of the subject matter; TA experience; ability to instruct in writing; demonstrated ability in advising students and helping them learn. Preferred Qualifications: Previous TA experience; having taken this course or a similar course; demonstrated proficiency in the subject area of the course. | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. | |
| SOC432H5F (Sum) - Contemporary Issues in Genocide | UTM | 50 | 1 | 100 (subject to enrol) | May - June, 2026 | Mon & Wed 11am - 1pm | Preparation for classes; preparation of written or audio-visual materials; possibly attending lectures, and/or leading discussions; rating students' work; holding office hours; consulting with students (including electronic consultation); writing, grading and/or invigilation of tests/examinations; grading term papers and essays; communicating with course instructor and other TAs; other ad hoc tasks. | Minimum Qualifications: Minimum MA in Sociology or related discipline, or currently accepted or enrolled in the graduate Sociology program; knowledge in the subject area; strong knowledge of the subject matter; TA experience; ability to instruct in writing; demonstrated ability in advising students and helping them learn. Preferred Qualifications: Previous TA experience; having taken this course or a similar course; demonstrated proficiency in the subject area of the course. | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. | |
| SOC457H5F-Sum - Sociology of Race & Ethnicity | UTM | 50 | 1 | 100 (subject to enrol) | May - June, 2026 | Tues & Thurs 1 - 3pm | Preparation for classes; preparation of written or audio-visual materials; possibly attending lectures, and/or leading discussions; rating students' work; holding office hours; consulting with students (including electronic consultation); writing, grading and/or invigilation of tests/examinations; grading term papers and essays; communicating with course instructor and other TAs; other ad hoc tasks. | Minimum Qualifications: Minimum MA in Sociology or related discipline, or currently accepted or enrolled in the graduate Sociology program; knowledge in the subject area; strong knowledge of the subject matter; TA experience; ability to instruct in writing; demonstrated ability in advising students and helping them learn. Preferred Qualifications: Previous TA experience; having taken this course or a similar course; demonstrated proficiency in the subject area of the course. | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. | |
| SOCA05H3F - The Sociological Imagination | UTSC | 60 | 3 | 65 | May 1, 2026 - September 7, 2026 | https://ttb.utoronto.ca/ | Tutorials | Holding in-person weekly tutorials; consulting with students (including electronic consultation); grading and/or invigilation of tests/examinations; writing, grading term papers and essays; communicating with course instructor and other TAs; Posting in and monitoring the TA blog , Quercus Administration, Regrading, and Quality Control of TA work, helping instructor with orientation and tracking, other ad hoc tasks" | Previous knowledge and coursework in subject of course; good knowledge of subject matter; The need to acquire TA experience in subject of this or related course; minimum MA in Sociology or related discipline, or currently accepted or enrolled in the graduate Sociology program; ability to instruct in writing; strong desire to advise students and help them learn. | The need to acquire experience is the more relevant criterion than previous experience in respect of this posted position. |
| SOCB26H3Y - Sociology of Education | UTSC | 30 | 1 | 50 | May 1, 2026 - September 7, 2026 | https://ttb.utoronto.ca/ | Tutorials | Teaching assistant will be responsible for conducting tutorials (online), invigilating tests and final examinations, consulting with students, consulting with supervisor, and marking tutorial assignments and examinations. The TA must have excellent time management skills, including the ability to mark written assignments efficiently and effectively within agreed-upon time limits. Timely communication with the instructor and students is also expected, meaning that the TA must adhere to the course's 2 business day email reply policy, and pro-actively report problems that arise in tutorial or any tasks that exceed the estimated time to the instructor. | General Knowledge in Sociology of Education as demonstrated by graduate coursework and/or comprehensive exam in appropriate fields. | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. |
| SOCC45H3S - Youth and Society | UTSC | 35 | 1 | 70 | May 1, 2026 - September 7, 2026 | https://ttb.utoronto.ca/ | Tutorials | Teaching assistant will be expected to grade assignments and/or examinations, invigilate tests and final examinations. Must be able to attend classes and meetings with course instructor at UTSC, as required. For this writing intensive course, the TA will receive and is required to attend a training workshop on how to provide feedback on writing assignments. TAs will be required to complete a mandatory Health & Safety Awareness Training. | Specialized knowledge in Youth and Society as demonstrated by graduate course work and/or comprehensive exams in appropriate fields. | Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. |
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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, 2026: UG $53.92 per hour (+ vacation pay) / SGSI 53.92 per hour (+ vacation pay) / SGSII $53.92 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.