SIA - Sessional Instructional Assistant for IMI400 - Innovation and Entrepreneurship

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Mississauga is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support course activities. Responsibilities include grading assignments, responding to student inquiries, and invigilating exams. The ideal candidate is a 3rd or 4th year student in business, economics, innovation, or entrepreneurship, with a preference for those with prior TA experience. This position runs from September 2 to December 31, 2025, with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Preference for applicants who have taken IMI400 and/or at least 2 other courses in the IMI Business Minor.
• Previous TA experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Grading quizzes, tests, assignments & exams.
• Meet with or respond to students’ inquiries during office hours.
• Invigilate quizzes, tests & exams.

Education

3rd or 4th year student in business, economics, innovation or entrepreneurship

Job description

Duties & Qualifications

a) Grading quizzes, tests, assignments & exams. b) Meet with or respond to students’ inquiries during office hours. c) Invigilate quizzes, tests & exams. d) Update material and grades on Quercus courseware. e) Attend weekly lecture and/or review lecture material. f) Other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

3rd or 4th year student in business, economics, innovation or entrepreneurship, preferably who has taken IMI400 and/or at least 2 other courses in the IMI Business Minor.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Course Enrollment

35

Number of Positions

1

Dates of Appointment

September 2 – December 31, 2025

TA/SIA rates, including vacation

$55.44

Application Procedure

The application package must include a single file in PDF format, containing the following in order: 1) Completed application form available online here:https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/imi/about-imi/employment 2) Current Curriculum Vitae (including valid e-mail address). Submit completed application by email to: [e-mail]. PDF File Format Name: “LastName, FirstName_Course Code”. Email Subject: “LastName, FirstName_Course Code”