Job Description
Victoria College: Education & Society Program
Position: Teaching Assistant (1 Position - CUPE 3902, Unit 2)
EDS360H/Y: Education Internship
Students are required to complete an internship in an educational environment. This can be satisfied by participation in an organization with the approval of the Program Coordinator. This role will involve assisting the Program Coordinator with the Education Internship course in the Education & Society Program. Students are required to complete an internship in an educational environment which includes a requisite number of internship hours and additional coursework requirements.
Posting Date: April 27, 2026
Closing Date: May 26, 2026
Estimated course enrolment: Approx. 30-40 across all sections
Hours of work: 85 hours
Class schedule: 4 to 5 hours of TA work per week
Dates of appointment: September 1, 2026 - April 30, 2027
Salary: $53.92 per hour as per CUPE agreement
Course Modality: Hybrid, both asynchronous and in-person, Victoria campus
Qualifications required:
• Graduate student in Education (Ph.D. students preferred but Master-level students will be considered). Preference in hiring will be given to graduate students at the University of Toronto and those with prior TA experience
• Experience teaching in K-12 or university/college settings
• Previous experience supervising internships an asset
• Familiarity with the Ontario College of Teachers Standards of Professional Practice
• Must have excellent time management skills and meet ongoing, weekly deadlines
• Must have strong oral and written communication skills
• Must have high capacity for objective, consistent evaluation of student performance
of duties:
The TA’s responsibilities include tracking assignment submissions, grading assignments and responding to assignment-related student inquiries. Additionally, the TA must be available for occasional in-person meetings, and attendance at the bi-annual Forum in November and March for assistance with grading student presentations.
Application: You must submit as one PDF file, in order (Cover Letter and CV)
Your file must follow this naming convention: Your full name – course code application – date of submission. E.g., FirstName Surname – EDS360H1Y application – May 26, 2026
This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 2 Collective Agreement. It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolment.
Victoria University is committed to equity in access to employment and a diverse and inclusive workplace. The University encourages applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQI+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Applicants’ lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position. If you require accessibility accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department vic.hr@utoronto.ca.
