HIS241H5F - The Transformation of Europe and the World,1789-1890 - Sessional Instructional Assistant

University of Toronto • Mississauga, ON

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Sessional Instructional Assistant for the course HIS241H5F - The Transformation of Europe and the World, 1789-1890. The course explores the impact of the French Revolution and the Industrial Revolution on Europe and the world, focusing on the shift from tradition to modernity. The estimated course enrollment is 50 students, with an estimated TA support of 100 hours. The class schedule is Wednesdays from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, and the TA hours of work are Wednesdays from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The sessional dates of appointment are from September 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026.

Requirements

• Completed PhD or equivalent (for non-U. of T. graduate students)
• Major field in the relevant topic area
• Demonstrated effectiveness as a teaching assistant
• Academic qualifications in the subject
• Ability to introduce students to a diverse range of approaches
• Suitability for the position

Responsibilities

• Teaching of small tutorial sections
• Marking of assignments
• Holding scheduled office hours
• Invigilation of exams
• Other duties as determined by the supervisor

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree