2025 S | Sessional Instructional Assistant | RSM459 Business Design

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Toronto is seeking a Sessional Instructional Assistant to assist with grading, proctoring exams, and holding tutorials. Candidates should have a graduate degree, experience with human-centered design, and strong communication skills. This role requires flexibility to accommodate both online and in-person formats. The position runs from January 1 to April 30, 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience with business design frameworks like Integrative Thinking or Design Thinking.
• Previous TA experience is an asset.
• Interest in facilitating studio-based class formats.

Responsibilities

• Assist in grading assignments.
• Proctor final exams.
• Hold tutorials and office hours.

Skills

Familiarity with human-centered design

Strong interpersonal skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

Graduate degree

Job description

2025 S | Sessional Instructional Assistant | RSM459 Business Design

Date posted: November 19, 2025

Faculty/Division: School of Management

Department: School of Management

Campus: St. George

Responsibilities

• Assist in grading assignments
• Proctor final exams
• Invigilate tests and exams as required
• Hold tutorials and office hours
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Graduate degree with experience and familiarity with a human-centered design innovation process (e.g., Business Design, Integrative Thinking, Design Thinking). Ideally, having participated in Rotman Business Design courses or activities (e.g., Business Design Practicum, Design Study Tour, Business Design Boot Camp, Business Design Challenge). Ability to be flexible and adaptive to live business challenges, strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Interested in learning how to facilitate studio-based class format. Prior TA experience an asset. The need to acquire experience is the more relevant criterion than previous experience in respect of this posted position.

Class Schedule

Courses may be online or in person depending on circumstances, so candidates must be available and comfortable with both.

Sessional Date of Appointment

January 1, 2026 - April 30, 2026

Salary

The minimum hourly rate shall be:

Notes

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.

It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrollment.

Policies

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and LGBTQ2S+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity‑seeking groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.

The University of Toronto invites all qualified applicants to make an application. The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission. The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail]. During employment, to request accommodation from the University, contact the supervisor or department chair and/or Health & Wellbeing Programs & Services at [e-mail]. For more information about accommodations at U of T, please visit our Accommodation webpage.

Application Procedure

For detailed information on the application procedure go to UofT: CUPE Hiring Application. Applications for each course must be accompanied by a current resume and application form. Please use the space provided to briefly outline why you are applying to this course.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission. The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail].