Victoria College: Education & Society ProgramPosition: Teaching Assistant (1 Position - CUPE 3902, Unit 2)EDS357H1F: Education in a Global ContextThis course provides a historical overview and contemporary analysis of perspectives and practices of international education with a focus on international development and policy. Factors that shape the global architecture of education will be explored; these may include theories of globalization, education reform, comparative education, peace education, international schooling and global citizenship education. Students will have the opportunity to analyze education reforms and to address issues related to access and quality of learning.
Posting Date: April 27, 2026
Closing Date: May 26, 2026
Estimated course enrolment: 55
Hours of work: 85 hours
Class schedule: Tuesdays 11am–1pm (lecture)
Dates of appointment: September 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
Salary: $53.92 per hour as per CUPE agreement
Course Modality: In-person, Victoria College campus
Qualifications required:- Graduate student in Education, preferably those affiliated with the Comparative, International, & Development Education program at OISE (Ph.D. students preferred but Master-level students will be considered). Preference in hiring will be given to graduate students at the University of Toronto and those with prior TA experience
- Experience conducting research on topics in international education
- Must have excellent time management skills
- Must have strong oral and written communication skills
- Must have high capacity for objective, consistent evaluation of student performance
Description of duties:The TA will mark student assignments, respond to assignment-related inquiries from students, track student attendance, and monitor participation in classes.
Application:You must submit as one PDF file, in order (Cover Letter and CV)
Your file must follow this naming convention: Your full name – course code application – date of submission. E.g., FirstName Surname – EDS357H1F application – May 26, 2026
This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 2 Collective Agreement. It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolment.
Victoria University is committed to equity in access to employment and a diverse and inclusive workplace. The University encourages applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQI+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Applicants’ lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position. If you require accessibility accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department vic.hr@utoronto.ca.