Sessional Instructional Assistant - SSM1040H - Managerial Economics for Sustainability Management

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

Job summary

University of Toronto Mississauga is seeking a Sessional Instructional Assistant for Managerial Economics for Sustainability Management. The role involves assisting with lectures, answering student questions, and updating course materials and grades on Quercus.

Preference given to applicants with prior TA experience in this course or similar courses. The appointment runs January 1, 2027 to April 30, 2027 with a weekly schedule of Mondays 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM and a total of 50 hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Master’s degree or Ph.D. in progress.

Responsibilities

• Meet with or respond to students’ inquiries during office hours.
• Update material and grades on Quercus courseware.
• Attend weekly lecture and/or review lecture material.
• Other duties as required.

Education

Master’s or Ph.D. in progress

Job description

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Sessional Instructional Assistant - SSM1040H - Managerial Economics for Sustainability Management

Date Posted: 10/30/2026
Req ID: 50864
Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
Department: UTM: Inst. for Management & Innovation
Campus:University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

SSM1040H: Managerial Economics for Sustainability Management

This course covers economic approaches to environmental problems and sustainability. The course will deal with economic principles that explain the operation of markets and firms and will also deal with the economic meaning of sustainability, the valuation of ecosystem services, transferable pollution permits, environmental regulation, and environmental activism. The course will also discuss divergences between private and social costs, the tragedy of the commons, the economics of sustainability, externalities, pollution, and the allocation of depletable and renewable resources over time.

Minimum Qualifications:

Have completed a master’s of Ph.D. in progress.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference given to applicants with previous TA experience in this or equivalent course(s).

Description of Duties:

• Meet with or respond to students’ inquiries during office hours.
• Update material and grades on Quercus courseware.
• Attend weekly lecture and/or review lecture material.
• Other duties as required.

Class Schedule:

Mondays 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Number of Hours:

50

Date of Appointment:

January 1, 2027 to April 30, 2027

Salary: $55.25/hour

Closing Date: 11/13/2026, 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.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. Westrongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission. As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP .

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] .

The University of Toronto has implemented a process to substantiate Indigenous Membership/Citizenship/Enrolment for candidates who identify as Indigenous. For more information about this process, please refer to the Indigenous Substantiation Website .