Sessional Instructional Assistant, ACT475H1S L0101 - Insurance Products and Regulation with AXIS

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

Job summary

A major Canadian university in Toronto is looking for a Sessional Instructional Assistant in the Department of Statistical Sciences. The role involves teaching, grading, and assisting with course-related duties. Ideal candidates should have a background in statistical sciences and familiarity with AXIS software. The position offers $54.27 per hour, with a work term from January to April 2026, and encourages applications from diverse communities.

Qualifications

• Academic background in statistical sciences, actuarial science, statistics or biostatistics.
• Must be familiar with the actuarial software AXIS.

Responsibilities

• Tutorial teaching.
• Grading term tests and final exams.
• Setting tutorial quizzes.

Skills

Familiarity with actuarial software AXIS

Academic background in statistical sciences, actuarial science, statistics or biostatistics

Job description

Date Posted: 10/31/2025
Req ID: 45737
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Department of Statistical Sciences
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description

ACT475H1S L0101 - Insurance Products and Regulation with AXIS
Case studies using leading actuarial application AXIS. Examine key types of insurance products and their pricing and valuation. Review representative developments in insurance regulations in US, Europe and Canada. Other topics include a brief introduction of the use of AI in life insurance.

Estimated Course Enrolment

Up to 30

Estimated SIA Hours

65 hours

Schedule

Fridays 11:00am to 1:00pm

Tutorial: N/A

Delivery Method: In Person

Sessional Dates

January 1, 2026 to April 30, 2026

Salary

$54.27 per hour plus vacation pay

Qualifications

Academic background in statistical sciences, actuarial science, statistics or biostatistics. Must be familiar with the actuarial software AXIS.

Responsibilities

Any or all of the following: tutorial teaching, grading term tests, invigilating term tests and final exams, grading homework and/or quizzes, setting tutorial quizzes.

This position includes the completion of any course work and marking not finished by April 30, 2026.

Closing Date

November 17, 2025

Application Procedure

All individuals interested in the position must submit a Curriculum Vitae and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Application Forms available at https://uoft.me/CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form to [e-mail].

Collective Agreement

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 enrolment. Should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.

Equity and Diversity Statement

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized, and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity-deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.

Other Important Information

For your information: Please note that with respect to the hiring of Sessional Instructional Assistants, the Unit 3 collective agreement affirms that the provisions of Article 16:03 (a) of the CUPE local 3902, Unit 1 Collective Agreement (extending preference hiring of students enrolled in the School of Graduate Studies of the University of Toronto or prospective graduate students who have made applications to be enrolled), take precedence as between Unit 1 and Unit 3.

Please note: Undergraduate or graduate students and postdoctoral fellows of the University of Toronto are covered by the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 collective agreement rather than the Unit 3 collective agreement and should not apply for positions posted under the Unit 3 collective agreement.