Sessional Instructor Assistant

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A major educational institution in Toronto is looking for a Sessional Instructional Assistant for its MAF2006H course in Summer 2026. Candidates should have high academic achievement in relevant portfolio management courses and ideally possess a Master's Degree and CFA qualifications. The role includes preparing marking rubrics, providing feedback on assignments, and recording student grades. This position follows the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement and is subject to course enrollment confirmations.

Qualifications

• Completed MAF2006H or equivalent portfolio management courses with distinction.
• Previous graduate level TA experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare marking rubrics and provide detailed comments on student assignments.
• Record grades and offer feedback on performance and learning strategies.

Skills

Distinction in MAF2006H or equivalent

Marking and feedback skills

Understanding of portfolio management

Education

Master's Degree

Completed all three levels of the CFA exam

Job description

Overview

Date Posted: 12/01/2025; Req ID: 46786; Faculty/Division: School of Graduate Studies; Department: UTSC:Dept-Management; Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)

Payrate: $53.92 according to CUPE Local 3902, Unit 3 Wages. See CUPE U3 rates PDF: CUPE-U3-rates-2024-2027-20250409-for-web.pdf. Applications accepted online through the CUPE Hiring portal: www.utsc.utoronto.ca/webapps/cupehiring/dept/mgtg/app/sia

Course and Position

MAF2006H - Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management II - Summer 2026

This course is the second part of Investment Analysis & Portfolio Management. Topics include portfolio risk management, portfolio performance evaluation and attribution, behavioural finance, and various types of alternative investments (e.g., hedge funds, private equities and venture capitals, commodities, and real estate investments). In delivering these topics, current research findings will be shared with students. The course will employ case studies extensively. Since delegated portfolio management is a main theme, emphasis will be placed on adhering to ethical standards when dealing with clients. Credit Value (FCE) 0.50. Prerequisites: MAF2001H and MAF2002H and MAF2003H. Campus(es): Scarborough. Delivery Mode: In Class.

Job Details

MAccFin Sessional Instructional Assistant – Summer 2026

The following positions for Sessional Instructional Assistants are available in the Department of Management Scarborough for the Summer academic session. 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. Summer 2026 Session Dates: May 4, 2025 - August 31, 2025 or May 4, July 31, 2025. Note: All positions involve completion of all course grading.

Minimum Qualifications

Completed MAF2006H or equivalent portfolio management courses with distinction (“A”).

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree; completed all three levels of the CFA exam; previous graduate level TA experience is preferred.

Relevant Criterion

Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position.

Duties

Prepare marking rubrics, marking and providing detailed comments (both oral and written) to students on case assignments, midterm and final exams, and recording the grades. Provide detailed feedback of student’s performance and learning strategies to instructor.

Closing Date

12/08/2025, 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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