Winter 2027 Sessional Instructional Assistant Positions

Institute of Communication, Culture, Information and Technology

University of Toronto Mississauga

Winter 2027 Sessional Instructional Assistant Positions

Posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement

EMERGENCY POSTINGS

Posting Date: October 15, 2026

Closing Date: October 19, 2026

The following Sessional Instructional Assistant positions in the Winter 2027 term are currently available. For course description, schedule of classes and practical sessions, see the University of Toronto Timetable Builder at: https://ttb.utoronto.ca/

Faculty/Division: University of Toronto Mississauga

Session: Winter 2027(S)

Department: Institute of Communication, Culture, Information & Technology

The ICCIT invites applications from qualified candidates who are not current University of Toronto students.

Appointment dates: January1 to April 30, 2027 for ‘S’ courses.

Qualifications (unless specified): Must have completed formal education/experience specific to the subject area. Must be familiar with Quercus. Demonstrated teaching excellence and advanced technological skills are required. For marking positions, candidates must be able to work well under time constraints and meet deadlines.

Duties (unless specified as marking positions may include but are not limited to one or more of the following ) : Conducting in-person tutorials and maintaining scheduled office hours, student e-mail contact, grading, invigilating, and clerical duties. Practical invigilation is required. The mode of instruction for the courses is in-person.

How to Apply:

A separate application package is required for each course. The package for the course must include a single file in PDF format, containing the following:

- Completed CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form available here: https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/iccit/media/537/download?inline

- Cover Letter

- Resume

Please send your application package to: Director, Institute of Communication, Culture, Information, and Technology at: [email protected] .

Notices and job ads are located on:

- ICCIT website: https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/iccit/employment-opportunities/work- us (https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/iccit/employment-opportunities/work-us)

- University of Toronto – CUPE3902 (Unit 3) Emergency Posting Opportunities:

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CCT206H5S Law, Technology and Culture

This course will provide a detailed review of copyright, trademark and patent law with a special emphasis on how they apply to digital media. This course will also review the law of contract as it applies to digital industries and investigate the relevant tort law. In addition, other regulatory issues will be discussed such as telecommunications and broadcasting law both from a Canadian and an international perspective.

January1 to April 30, 2027

TUT0101 Mondays 1pm-2pm

TUT0102 Mondays 2pm-3pm

TUT0103 Mondays 3pm-4pm

TUT0104 Mondays 4pm-5pm

Anticipated Course Enrolment: 250

Approximate Size of Appointment(s): up to 75 hours each position, depending on course enrollment

Estimated Number of Positions: 4

Additional Qualifications: Applicants with graduate degree from a law school, business school, ischool, or equivalent will be considered based upon their transcripts and course experience. Overall academic performance of B+ (3.3 GPA) or above. Must have a minimum grade of an A (4.0 GPA) or above in a Business Law course, or equivalent course. Preferably completed a course on Technology Law (or equivalent courses) with a minimum grade of A (4.0 GPA). Research assistant or teaching assistant experience preferred. Writing sample of research. BCom/HBA-equivalent undergraduate degree. Previous evaluation of performance as an Assistant at the University (if applicable). Excellent computer skills, including Excel and PowerPoint.

CCT453H5S Digital Media Production II

Building on the CCT353H5 Digital Media Production I, this course will further develop theoretical and practical aspects of video production and editing. Over the course of the term, we will explore advanced video and sound capture techniques, media mixing, applications of digital libraries and effects in post-processing.

January1 to April 30, 2027

PRA0103 Fridays 3-7pm

Anticipated Course Enrolment: 40

Approximate Size of Appointment(s): up to 55 hours, depending on course enrollment

Estimated Number of Positions: 1

Additional Qualifications: Demonstrated teaching excellence and advanced practical skill in Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro and/or other appropriate software.

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Closing Date: 10/19/2026, 11:59PM EDT

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Note:

Final availability of position is contingent upon final course determinations, enrolment, and budgetary considerations.

The rate of pay for a Sessional Instructional Assistant (SIA) is $55.25 per hour plus vacation pay in accordance with CUPE 3902, Unit 3 Collective Agreement. 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.

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.

It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolment. Should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.

Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II or Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12 of the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 collective agreement.

Please note: Undergraduate or graduate students and postdoctoral fellows of the University of Toronto are covered by the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 collective agreement rather than the Unit 3 collective agreement, and should not apply for positions posted under the Unit 3 collective agreement.

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