SIA - JCP221H5S Thermodynamics (Tutorial Leader)

University of Toronto; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Peel Region is seeking a Tutorial Leader for the JCP221H5S Thermodynamics course. The role entails leading tutorials, marking assignments, and supporting undergraduate students. Candidates must hold an M.Sc. in Chemistry or Physics and have good communication skills. The appointment runs from January to April 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply by submitting the application form and their CV via email.

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge in contents covered in the course required.
• Experience in marking assignments, quizzes, tests, and final exam is an asset.
• Ability to demonstrate and deliver course content consistently.

Responsibilities

• Leading tutorials.
• Marking quizzes/assignments and midterms/final examination.
• Invigilating term tests and/or final exam.

Skills

Good communication skills

Knowledge in Chemistry and Physics

Previous TA/SIA experience

Education

M.Sc. in Chemistry or Physics

Job description

Requisition Title: SIA – JCP221H5S Thermodynamics (Tutorial Leader)

Position Type: Tutorial Leader

Course Title: JCP221H5S Thermodynamics

Course Description: An introduction to equilibrium thermodynamics with application to ideal and non-ideal systems: covering the concepts of work and heat, the laws of thermodynamics, internal energy, enthalpy and entropy, the chemical potential, states of matter, phase rules and phase diagrams, and chemical equilibria. Kinetics topics include rate laws, both differential and integrated, rate constants, activated complex theory, and temperature effects.

Number of Positions (est): 4 positions. Positions are dependent on actual course enrolment, and are not guaranteed.

Course Enrolment (est): 250 students

Hours of work (est): 31.5 hours

Class schedule: In-person delivery https://ttb.utoronto.ca/

Sessional dates of appointment: January 2026 – April 2026

Salary: CUPE3902 Unit 3 Salaries. The rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.

Qualifications: M.Sc. in Chemistry and/or Physics. Sound knowledge in contents covered in the course required. Previous TA/SIA experience marking assignments, quizzes, tests and/or final exam and working with undergraduate students in Chemistry and/or Physics tutorial setting an asset to be able to demonstrate and deliver course content consistently within the UofT's standards. Good communication skills are required as well.

Description of Duties: Duties will include leading tutorials, marking quizzes/assignments, and/or midterms/final examination. May also include invigilation of term tests and/or final exam.

Closing date: November 24, 2025, 11:59pm. Returning pool members with intention to accept positions are highly encouraged to apply and will be given priority for positions.

Application instructions: Please submit your application by completing this Unit 3 Application Form via MS Forms and email your latest CV to [e-mail].