Winter 2026 Sessional Instructional Assistant Positions

Institute of Communication, Culture, Information and Technology

University of Toronto Mississauga

Winter 2026 Sessional Instructional Assistant Positions

Posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement

Posting Date: October 9, 2025 Closing Date: October 31, 2025

The following Sessional Instructional Assistant positions in the Winter 2025 term are currently available. For course description, schedule of classes and practical sessions, see the University of Toronto Timetable Builder at: Faculty/Division: University of Toronto Mississauga. Session: Winter 2026(S). Department: Institute of Communication, Culture, Information & Technology.

The ICCIT invites applications from qualified candidates who are not current University of Toronto students. Appointment dates: January1 to April 30, 2026 for 'S' courses.

Qualifications (unless specified): Must have completed formal education/experience specific to the subject area. Must be familiar with Quercus. Demonstrated teaching excellence and advanced technological skills are required. For marking positions, candidates must be able to work well under time constraints and meet deadlines.

Duties: (Include but are not limited to one or more of the following): Conducting in-person tutorials and maintaining scheduled office hours, student e-mail contact, grading, invigilating, and clerical duties. Practical invigilation is required. The mode of instruction for the courses is in-person.

How to Apply:

A separate application package is required for each course. The package for the course must include a single file in PDF format, containing the following:

• Completed CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form available here:
• Cover Letter,
• Resume.

Please send your application package to: Director, Institute of Communication, Culture, Information, and Technology at: .

Notices and job ads are located on:

• ICCIT website:
• University of Toronto – CUPE3902 (Unit 3) Emergency Posting Opportunities:

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CCT285H5S Immersive Environment Design

Students will develop skills in the areas of bitmap/vector graphics, audio/visual production and editing, 2D/3D modeling and animation, and video game design. Students will produce immersive environments while addressing and engaging issues of remix culture and intellectual property.

January1 to April 30, 2026

PRA0101 Tuesdays 11am-12pm

Anticipated Course Enrolment: 48

Approximate Size of Appointment(s): 65 hours

Estimated Number of Positions: 1

Additional Qualifications: Working knowledge of 3D computer graphics applications (Maya) and video game engine applications (Unity). Must be comfortable providing guidance and troubleshooting questions while students work on their programs. Experience in building 3d worlds.

CCT286H5S Interactive Media Design

This course provides students with the opportunity to learn the skills necessary to produce responsive web content. Students will develop skills in the areas of website design, interactive and animated web content, mobile app development, and mobile game development.

January1 to April 30, 2026

PRA0101 Thursdays 9am-12pm

Anticipated Course Enrolment: 55

Approximate Size of Appointment(s): 50 hours

Estimated Number of Positions: 1

Additional Qualifications: Demonstrated teaching excellence and advanced practical skill in Unity, Blender, and/or similar appropriate software.

CCT453H5S Digital Media Production II

Building on the CCT353H5 Digital Media Production I, this course will further develop theoretical and practical aspects of video production and editing. Over the course of the term, we will explore advanced video and sound capture techniques, media mixing, applications of digital libraries and effects in post-processing.

January1 to April 30, 2026

PRA0103 Fridays 3-7pm

Anticipated Course Enrolment: 40

Approximate Size of Appointment(s): 60 hours

Estimated Number of Positions: 1

Additional Qualifications: Demonstrated teaching excellence and advanced practical skill in Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro and/or other appropriate software.

CCT460H5S Web Development and Design III

This course builds on the front-end web development skills acquired in the Web Development and Design I & II courses by adding a server-side programming and database design component. Students will learn the theoretical and practical aspects of implementing data-driven applications, leveraging query languages, APIs and Content Management Systems for enterprise systems. Further topics include integration of analytics and search strategies in CMS systems.

January1 to April 30, 2026

PRA0101 Thursdays 12-3pm

PRA0102 Tuesdays 6-9pm

Anticipated Course Enrolment: 110

Approximate Size of Appointment(s): 60 hours/section

Estimated Number of Positions: 2

Additional Qualifications: Must have extensive experience with front end web development with a focus on JavaScript. Familiarity with frameworks is a plus. Must be familiar with Quercus.

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Closing Date: 10/31/2025, 11:59PM EDT

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Note:

Final availability of position is contingent upon final course determinations, enrolment, and budgetary considerations.

The rate of pay for a Sessional Instructional Assistant (SIA) is $54.27 per hour in accordance with CUPE 3902, Unit 3 Collective Agreement. Please note that should rates stipulated in the Collective Agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.

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.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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

AccessibilityStatement

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.

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