Sessional Instructor Assistant

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

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Toronto is seeking a Sessional Instructor Assistant for the Summer 2026 term. The role requires a Master's or PhD student to assist in teaching the Fixed Income course. Candidates should have knowledge of financial modelling tools and be CFA level 2 candidates. Responsibilities include grading assignments and providing detailed feedback to students. The position supports a diverse and inclusive environment, encouraging applicants from various backgrounds. Deadline for applications is March 2, 2026.

Qualifications

• Master or PhD student.
• Relevant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare marking rubrics and provide feedback to students.
• Record grades for assignments and exams.

Skills

Working knowledge of Excel financial modelling

Knowledge of Bloomberg

Knowledge of Factset

CFA level 2 candidate

Education

Master or PhD education in Economics, Statistics or Management discipline

Job description

Sessional Instructor Assistant - MAF2007H

Date Posted: 01/30/2026

Req ID: 46788

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 https://people.utoronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CUPE-U3-rates-2024-2027-20250409-for-web.pdf

Applications will only be accepted online through the CUPE Hiring portal: https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/webapps/cupehiring/dept/mgtg/app/sia

Description

MAF2007H - Fixed Income - Summer 2026 This course delineates the important concepts, markets, valuation techniques and portfolio applications of fixed income securities. The course consists of several important parts. The first part will introduce students to the various types and characteristics of fixed income securities. It will also describe how the fixed income markets are organized (structures, participants, etc.). The second part will cover the essential concepts, analytical tools, and valuation techniques related to fixed income securities. Concepts such as term structure of interest rates, yield spreads, duration, convexity, interest rate risk, and credit risk will be delineated and the tools and techniques for analyzing them will also be introduced. The third part deals with fixed income valuations at the sector, industry and company levels. Arbitrage-free valuation of fixed income securities will be dealt with. The fourth part will cover structured products and bonds with embedded options. The fifth and last part will delineate the po

Job Details

MAccFin Sessional Instructional Assistant – Summer 2026 The following positions for Sessional Instructional Assistants are available in the Department of Management Scarborough for 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

• Master or PhD student

Preferred Qualifications

• Master or PhD education in Economics, Statistics or Management discipline.
• Working knowledge of Excel financial modelling, Bloomberg and Factset.
• CFA level 2 candidate at a minimum.

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: 03/02/2026, 11:59PM EDT

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. We strongly 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].

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