Sessional Instructional Assistant - HMB406H1S - Health Care Ethics

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

Job summary

University of Toronto is seeking a Sessional Instructional Assistant for HMB406H1S – Health Care Ethics. The role involves assisting with lectures and tutorials, grading, and supporting student counselling in a graduate-level ethics course at St. George campus.

Hours are 60 total (to be confirmed) with Monday lectures 9:00 am – 11:00 am in-person; January 1, 2027 to April 30, 2027. Salary is $55.25 per hour plus vacation pay, with CUPE unit 3 terms applying.

Qualifications

• Completed M.Sc. degree in a related field.
• Basic knowledge of bioethics and ethical theory.
• Previous TA experience in a bioethics course preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of course syllabus and marking scheme.
• Assist in teaching weekly lectures and tutorials.
• Assist in marking assignments and exams.
• Provide office hours for academic counselling of students.
• Assist in setting and marking assignments/exams
• Assist in course administration per University regulations as described in the Faculty of Arts & Science Academic Handbook for Instructors.

Skills

Bioethics knowledge

Ethical theory

Education

M.Sc. in related field

Job description

Sessional Instructional Assistant - HMB406H1S - Health Care Ethics

Date Posted: 10/19/2026
Req ID: 50535
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Human Biology
Campus:St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

Sessional Instructional Assistant

Course number and title: HMB406H1S – Health Care Ethics

Course description: Since research involving human subjects lays the foundation for innovation in modern health care, this course examines health care ethics along a continuum from bench to bedside. Ethical issues are discussed in the context of specific cases involving human research, as well as contemporary clinical practice.
Estimated course enrolment:45 students
Hours of Work : 60 (to be confirmed)

Class schedule : Lectures on Mondays 9:00 am - 11:00 am (in-person)

Sessional dates of appointment : January 1, 2027 - April 30, 2027

Salary : $55.25 per hour plus of vacation pay

*Please note that should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.

Minimum qualifications : Candidates should have a completed M.Sc. degree in a related field and basic knowledge of bioethics and ethical theory. Previous Teaching Assistant experience in a bioethics course preferred.

Description of duties :

• Assist in preparation of course syllabus and course marking scheme;
• Assist in teaching weekly lectures and tutorials;
• Assist in marking assignments and exams;
• Providing office hours for academic counselling of students;
• Assist in setting and marking assignments/exams
• Assist in course administration in accordance with University regulations as described in the Faculty of Arts & Science Academic Handbook for Instructors.

Closing Date:11/09/2026, 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.

Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II or Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12 of the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 collective agreement.

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.

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