Sessional Instructional Assistant - FAH215H5S Early Medieval Art and Architecture

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 89,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Toronto Mississauga is seeking a Sessional Instructional Assistant for FAH215H5S: Early Medieval Art and Architecture. The appointment runs Jan 11 – Apr 12, 2027, with compensation at $55.25 per hour plus 4% vacation pay. Responsibilities include tutorials, maintaining office hours, student contact, grading, and exam invigilation.

Please note the posting closing date is November 5, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT. Applications from diverse candidates are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Graduate degrees in Art History preferred.
• Previous TA experience in Visual Studies desired.

Responsibilities

• Conduct tutorials and maintain scheduled office hours.
• Student and course instructor contact.
• Grading and invigilating exams; other clerical duties.

Skills

Teaching

Office hours management

Student support

Education

Graduate degree in Art History

Job description

Sessional Instructional Assistant - FAH215H5S Early Medieval Art and Architecture

Date Posted: 10/27/2026
Req ID: 50794
Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
Department: UTM: Visual Studies
Campus:University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

Description:

Course number and title: FAH215H5S Early Medieval Art and Architecture

An overview of major monuments and themes in the art and architecture of Western Europe and the Mediterranean World from the third until the eleventh century.

Sessional dates of appointment: Jan 11 - April 12, 2027

Salary: $55.25 per hour + 4% vacation pay

Minimum qualifications: Graduate degrees in Art History will be given preference. Previous TA experience in DVS desired.

Description of duties: (May include but are not limited to): Conducting tutorials & maintaining scheduled office hours, student and course instructor contact, grading, invigilating, and other clerical duties.

Selections for positions are made by the Chair. Questions regarding positions may be directed to Steph Sullivan by e-mail to [e-mail]

Closing Date:11/05/2026, 11:59PM EDT

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.

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.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building aculture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectivelyaddress and serve the interests of our global community. Westrongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples,Black and racialized persons, women, persons withdisabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities.We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment toequity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverseperspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential tostrengthening our academic mission.
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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.
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