Sessional Instructional Assistant: SOC109H5S - Introduction to Criminology, Law and Society at University of Toronto

Course # and title: SOC109H5S: Introduction to Criminology, Law and Society

Course description: This course provides an introduction to the overlapping areas of "criminology" and "law and society" with the Criminology, Law & Society (CLS) stream. The goal of the course is to provide a sociological foundation for subsequent CLS courses. In addition to the criminological/socio-legal introduction to theory and methods, topics may include law, inequality, intersectionality, legal institutions, legal professions, crime, criminal justice, and punishment.

Estimated course enrolment: 500

Number of positions: 1

Estimated hours per position: 180 hours

Lecture: Mondays & Wednesdays 10 - 11am

Sessional dates of appointment: January 1 - April 30, 2027

Rate of pay: $55.25/hr + 4% vacation pay

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.

Minimum qualification:

Candidates must have at least an MA in Sociology or related field. Must have experience in academic writing instruction and facilitating group writing sessions, record of excellence in the subjects covered in the course, demonstrated by referred published research, strong academic record and prior teaching assistantship experience.

Preferred qualification: Preference will be given to applicants with prior teaching assistant experience in the subject area.

Description of duties:

• Facilitate in-person writing sessions around mid-term of the semester for about 2 weeks at UTM-campus tied to course assignment for a minimum of 30 hours/week.
• Hold office hours for students on campus
• Grade student work including group-based assignments, tests, exams, quizzes, etc.
• Other duties as needed in consultation with the course instructor.

Application instructions:

Application should include a cover letter briefly outlining your qualifications for the position (e.g. prior experience, courses completed, etc.), CV and any relevant information (supporting documentation, etc.). Applications must be submitted to the Hiring Committee c/o [email protected]. Only complete applications received on or by the deadline will be considered.

Posting End Date: November 30, 2026

Closing Date: November 30, 2026, 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.