Job Opportunities
University College offers challenging work within an open environment that celebrates diversity in all of its forms. Our focus is on creating a positive work environment that attracts and retains excellent Faculty and Instructors through a combination of competitive compensation, favourable working conditions, opportunities for career growth and development, and a unique organizational culture.
The academic programs at University College are interdisciplinary in nature, and they are some of the best programs in their fields. As such the College is looking for skilled educators who take multidisciplinary approaches to teaching.
Work at University College
Please check back regularly for new job postings. For university-wide faculty and staff job postings please visit the University of Toronto Human Resources & Equity website.
Academic Appointments
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CUPE3902 Unit 1 Course Instructor
Course instructor positions (CUPE 3902, Unit 1) are only open to currently registered graduate students and post-docs at the University of Toronto.
Canadian StudiesThe deadline is Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST.
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. As an employee of the University, you must be fully vaccinated to be able to attend and perform duties on University premises as required, even if some or all your duties can be performed remotely.
Application Process: Applicants must submit an updated curriculum vitae, the contact details for two references (preferably academic), evidence of teaching in the relevant area (including student evaluations, if available) by Thursday 17 July 2025 to Khamla Sengthavy, Undergraduate Program Administrator and Academic Liaison at uc.programs@utoronto.ca.
If during the application and/or selection process you require accommodation due to a disability, please contact Khamla Sengthavy at Khamla.sengthavy@utoronto.ca or 416-978-8083. Without an application, you cannot be considered for any position(s).
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CUPE3902 Unit 1 Teaching Assistant
TA postings at St. George campus and application instructions can be viewed on the TA Postings Website.
Cognitive Science
- Introduction to Cognitive Science — COG250Y1Y (Fall/Winter 2025-26)
- Data, Computation, and the Mind — COG260H1F (Fall 2025)
- Issues in Cognitive Science I: Attention, Perception, and Consciousness —COG341H1F (Fall 2025)
Public Health
- Introduction to Health: Determinants of Health & Health Care — HST209H1F (Fall 2025)
- Introduction to Research Methods in Health Studies — HST250H1F (Fall 2025)
- Aging and Health — HST308H1F (Fall 2025)
- Critical Health Policy — HST310H1F (Fall 2025)
The deadline for all job postings above is Friday, July 18, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST.
NB: 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. As an employee of the University, you must be fully vaccinated to be able to attend and perform duties on University premises as required, even if some or all your duties can be performed remotely.
Application Process: Applicants should submit a cover letter including the names of two references (preferably academic), examples of teaching evaluations (if available), and CV
If during the application and/or selection process you require accommodation due to a disability, please contact Khamla Sengthavy at Khamla.sengthavy@utoronto.ca or 416-978-8083. Without an application, you cannot be considered for any position(s) -
CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Sessional Lecturer/Sessional Instructional Assistant/Writing Instructor Positions (Non-students)
Cognitive Science (COG)
First-Year Foundational (FYF)
- Inventing Canada (REQ 43808) — CDN197H1F (Fall 2025)
- Canada - Hong Kong Migration (REQ 43809) — CDN199H1F (Fall 2025)
- Hamilton: Musical and History (REQ 43812) — UNI197H1F (Fall 2025)
Public Health (PHS)
- Health & Pharmaceuticals (REQ 43811, 0.25 FCE co-taught) — HST440H1F (Fall 2025, Sessional Lecturer)
- Health & Pharmaceuticals (REQ 43841) — HST440H1F (Fall 2025, Sessional Instructional Assistant)
The deadline for all job postings above is Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST.
Application Process: Applicants must submit an updated curriculum vitae, the contact details for two references (preferably academic), evidence of teaching in the relevant area (including student evaluations, if available), and the CUPE Local 3902 Unit 3 application form located here: https://people.utoronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2016/04/Employment-CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form-June-2012b.pdf to: Khamla Sengthavy, Undergraduate Program Administrator and Academic Liaison at uc.programs@utoronto.ca.
- Attn: Sessional Lecturer/Sessional Lecturer Assistant “Course ID and Requisition ID"
If during the application and/or selection process you require accommodation due to a disability, please contact Khamla Sengthavy at Khamla.sengthavy@utoronto.ca or 416-978-8083. Without an application, you cannot be considered for any position(s).
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Fellowship Positions
There are currently no positions available. Please check back regularly for new postings.
Non-Academic Positions
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Work Study Positions
There are currently no positions available. Please check back regularly for new postings.
You can find full job descriptions and application information at clnx.utoronto.ca
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Casual Positions (for Students)
There are currently no positions available. Please check back regularly for new postings.
Continuously-Posted Notice
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Continuously-Posted Notice
To be considered for a sessional lecturer or writing instructor position at University College, please submit a CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form and curriculum vitae to uc.programs@utoronto.ca, drop them off in person to room H012, or mail them to:
OFFICE OF ACADEMIC SERVICES
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
15 KING'S COLLEGE CIR
TORONTO, ON M5S 3H7If you are applying for a sessional lecturer position, please indicate which courses you are interested in being notified about on your application form. A valid email address is required. Applications and CVs submitted via e-mail are preferred.
Hiring decisions for autumnal sessional lecturer positions usually occur in June, for spring in October, and for summer in March. However, some decisions may be made earlier or later than these time frames, depending on the circumstances. Unexpected vacancies may arise at any time.
Applications submitted to University College will be retained for 16 months. Persons who submit applications and CVs will receive emailed job postings for the positions indicated on their application during this time.
This notice is posted pursuant to the CUPE Local 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. Please note that in accordance with that agreement, preference in hiring is given to qualified persons advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II or III and Writing Instructor II at University College.