Sessional Instructional Assistant - SSM1050H - Ecosystem Science

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

Job summary

University of Toronto Mississauga seeks a Sessional Instructional Assistant for the Ecosystem Science course SSM1050H. Responsibilities include assisting students during office hours, updating course materials and grades on Quercus, and attending lectures or reviewing material weekly.

The appointment runs January 1, 2027 to April 30, 2027, with a 50-hour per term schedule. Minimum qualifications require a completed master’s or Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Have completed a master’s or Ph.D. in progress.
• Preference given to applicants with prior TA experience in this or equivalent course(s).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

TA experience

Education

Master’s or Ph.D. in progress

Job description

Sessional Instructional Assistant - SSM1050H - Ecosystem Science

Date Posted: 10/30/2026
Req ID: 50866
Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
Department: UTM: Inst. for Management & Innovation
Campus:University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description

SSM1050H: Ecosystem Science

Ecosystem science provides the scientific foundation to support the sustainable management of diverse ecosystem services including provisioning, regulating, cultural, and supporting services. A deep understanding of interactions between different ecosystem services and impacts of different human and natural disturbances on ecosystem’s health is critical to design and implement sustainability management practices. This course provides an in-depth understanding of ecosystem science and ecosystem-based management systems. The course focuses on terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. The course covers ecosystem structures and functions, ecological energetics (primary production, secondary production, and consumer energetics), biogeochemistry (carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus cycles), nutrients and pollutants in ecosystems, ecosystem budgets, ecological restoration, ecosystem-based management, and adaptive management.

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

Wednesdays 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Number of Hours

50

Date of Appointment

January 1, 2027 to April 30, 2027

Salary

Salary:
$55.25/hour

Closing Date

Closing Date:11/13/2026, 11:59PM EDT
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Diversity Statement

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Accessibility Statement

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