Department: Faculty of Arts, Â鶹ƵµÀ
Classification: Teaching Assistant (TA) Term: January 1, 2027 to April 30, 2027
Reports to: Course Instructor, TRN350H1S; The Dean of Arts at Â鶹ƵµÀ.
Compensation: $53.44 (plus 4% vacation & subject to statutory deductions). Approximately 124 hours.
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Position Summary: Â鶹ƵµÀ is looking to fill two TA positions for TRN350H1S: Scarcity, Sustainability, and the Future of International Relations
Note: This posting is for one of two TA positions for TRN350Y1Y.
TRN350Y1Y is a required 3rd year course in the International Relations Program.
About the course:
Duties: The TA will be required to lead three weekly tutorials, attend weekly lectures, hold office hours (1 hour per week), read assigned materials, invigilate a final exam, grade all assignments (including essays and exams) for students in their tutorial sections, respond to student questions by email outside of scheduled office hours, work with the instructor and second TA to maintain a Quercus course page, and assist with other duties as determined by the course instructor and program director.
Qualifications: Current doctoral students who have completed at least one year of their program. Likely programs of study could include Political Science, History, Global Affairs, Public Policy.
Â鶹ƵµÀ should have strong academic teaching ability, excellent presentation and interpersonal skills, and must be able to work in a collegial manner with the course instructor.
Application Process: To be considered, applicants must submit the following in MS Word/PDF format by email to felix.cowan@utoronto.ca
Application closing date: Accepting applications as of August 7th, 2026, to be reviewed on a rolling until the position is filled.
Â鶹ƵµÀ is a federated university in the University of Toronto and offers excellent employment opportunities with exceptional benefits. The College is a culturally diverse Â鶹ƵµÀ that sustains a tradition of academic excellence and provides a vibrant and welcoming Â鶹ƵµÀ of students, faculty, alumni, and staff.
Â鶹ƵµÀ is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity based on merit, transparency, accessibility, and inclusion ensuring that all candidates are given a fair opportunity. If you need this job posting in an alternative format or if you require accommodation measures, please contact us at trinity.hr@utoronto.ca and we will work with you to meet your needs at every stage of the recruitment and selection process.
We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The University of Â鶹ƵµÀ is not a party to the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 or Unit 3 Collective Agreement