Date Posted: 03/27/2026
Req ID: 47496
Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough
Department: UTSC:Dept-Health & Society
Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)
Position Number: 00059271
Existing Vacancy: Yes
The University of Toronto Scarborough is a place of energy, enthusiasm and passion. Our commitment to inclusive excellence attracts the brightest learners, scholars and employees from around the globe. Our success has been made possible by the opportunity given to us by Indigenous hosts to operate on their territory, and we cherish our continuing partnerships with these communities. The University of Toronto Scarborough is an exciting campus with unlimited potential. Join us on our journey.
The Department of Health and Society at the University of Toronto Scarborough consists of award-winning faculty who combine active and productive research programs with teaching innovation and excellence. Our department is home to a diverse community of interdisciplinary researchers, teachers, and students who ask cutting-edge questions about health, disability, illness, and disease locally and globally. The Department of Health and Society is dedicated to advancing critical change in health through interdisciplinary education, research excellence, and responsible community engagement. As a department, we aim to be a globally recognized community of scholars that fosters transformative critical research and education that tackles challenges to health in a complex society.
This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members (Statement on Equity, Diversity & Excellence). Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply.
This is an opportunity to play a central and valued role in the daily academic life of a growing and highly engaged department. As Undergraduate and Departmental Assistant, with daily supervision from the Program Coordinator, you will be at the heart of operations that support students, instructors, and academic programs, helping ensure that teaching and learning activities run smoothly and effectively. The role offers meaningful variety, responsibility, and the chance to contribute to a collegial environment where collaboration, responsiveness, and professionalism are essential. Working within a campus experiencing significant growth and new program development — including health-focused initiatives and expanded educational offerings — you will support processes that enable academic innovation and student success. This position is well-suited to someone who thrives in a high-achieving and demanding university environment, enjoys coordinating administrative activities, and takes pride in providing high-quality service to a diverse academic community. It offers the opportunity to develop expertise in academic administration while contributing to initiatives that are shaping the future of health education and interdisciplinary scholarship at the University of Toronto Scarborough.