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.
Cognitive Science (COG)- Issues in Cognitive Science IV: Language and Communication - COG344H1F (Fall 2026)
- Seminar in Cognitive Science - COG401H1F (Fall 2026)
- Seminar in Cognitive Science - COG404H1F (Fall 2026)
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 Wednesday, July 22, 2026 to: Leila Farrow, Undergraduate Program Administrator and Academic Liaison at uc.academicservices@utoronto.ca.
If during the application and/or selection process you require accommodation due to a disability, please contact Leila Farrow at uc.academicservices@utoronto.ca or 416-978-8083. A valid email address is required
Posting Date: Friday, June 26, 2026
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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 (COG)
- Introduction to Cognitive Science - COG250Y1Y (Fall/Winter 2026-2027)
- Data, Computation, and the Mind - COG260H1F (Fall 2026)
- Issues in Cognitive Science I: Attention, Perception, and Consciousness - COG341H1F (Fall 2026)
Public Health (PHS)
- Introduction to Social Determinants of Health - PHS209H1F (Fall 2026)
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Introduction to Quantitative Methods in Public Health - PHS250H1F (Fall 2026)
Application Process: All individuals interested in this position must submit a cover letter including the names of 2 references (preferably academic), examples of teaching evaluations (if available), and CV to the UC TA Online application site at: https://taships.iit.artsci.utoronto.ca/uc/login by Wednesday, July 22, 2026
If during the application and/or selection process you require accommodation due to a disability, please contact Leila Farrow at uc.academicservices@utoronto.ca or 416-978-8083.A valid email address is required.
Posting Date: Friday, June 26, 2026
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CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Sessional Lecturer/Sessional Instructional Assistant/Writing Instructor Positions (Non-students)
Cognitive Science (COG, Sessional Lecturer)
First Year Foundational Program (FYF, Sessional Lecturer)
- Hamilton: Musical and History - UNI197H1F (Fall 2026)
- The Construction of Race in America: A History - UNI199H1S (Winter 2027)
Canadian Studies (CAN, Sessional Lecturer)
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 to Leila Farrow, Undergraduate Program Administrator and Academic Liaison at uc.academicservices@utoronto.ca. If during the application and/or selection process you require accommodation due to a disability, please contact Leila Farrow uc.academicservices@utoronto.ca or 416-978-8083. A valid email address is required.
Posting Date: Friday, June 26, 2026
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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.