Requisition Title: SIA – AST101H5F Exploring the Solar System (Marker)
Position Type Marker
Course Title AST101H5F - Exploring the Solar System
Course DescriptionThis course explores Earth's local family, consisting of two types of major planets, newly identified dwarf planets, many moons orbiting the planets, and millions of smaller objects such as comets and meteoroids. This course examines how these groups are similar and different, how the solar system formed, and how our solar system compares to the systems of other stars.
Number of Positions (est) 1 position. * Positions are dependent on actual course enrolment, and are not guaranteed.
Course Enrolment (est): 350 students
Hours of work (est) 68 hours
Class schedule In-person delivery https://ttb.utoronto.ca/
Sessional dates of appointment September 2026 – December 2026
SalaryCUPE3902 Unit 3 Salaries The rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.
Qualifications M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Astronomy or Physics. Sound knowledge in contents covered in the course required. Previous experience marking assignments, quizzes, tests and/or final exam in Astronomy an asset to be able to evaluate students' work consistently within the UofT's standards. Good communication skills are required as well.
of Duties Duties will include marking assignments, quizzes, term tests, and/or final examination.
Closing date: July 31, 2026, 11:59pm. Returning pool members with intention to accept positions are highly encouraged to apply and will be given priority for positions.
Application instructionsPlease submit your application by completing this Unit 3 Application Form and email it along with your latest CV to cpstajobs.utm@utoronto.ca
