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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.

U of T Job Postings

Academic Appointments

  • 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.

    There are currently no positions available. Please check back regularly for new postings.

  • CUPE3902 Unit 1 Teaching Assistant

    TA postings at St. George campus and application instructions can be viewed on the TA Postings Website.

    Cognitive Science

    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 to the UC TA Online application site at: https://taships.iit.artsci.utoronto.ca/uc/login. 

    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).

    The deadline is Friday, April 4, 2025.

  • CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Sessional Lecturer/Sessional Instructional Assistant/Writing Instructor Positions (Non-students)

    Cognitive Science

    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. Please submit your application to Khamla Sengthavy, undergraduate program administrator and academic liaison at uc.programs@utoronto.ca

    • Attn: “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). 

    Application due Wednesday, March 26, 2025.

  • Fellowship Positions

    There are currently no positions available. Please check back regularly for new postings.

Non-Academic Positions

Continuously-Posted Notice

  • 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 3H7

    If 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.

  • Application Form