Teaching Assistant: The Impact of Science on Our Society (VIC 170Y1Y) at Victoria University

Toronto, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Aug, 26

Salary

53.92

Posted On

04 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Life sciences, Research, Time management, Verbal communication, Written communication, Mentorship, Academic assistance, Tutoring, Experimental design, Grant proposal writing, Literature searching, Medline, Refworks

Industry

Description

Victoria College: Vic One (Stowe-Gullen Stream) Position: Teaching Assistant (1 Position - CUPE 3902, Unit 2) VIC 170Y1Y: The Impact of Science on Our Society Science has had a long-standing impact on society, dating back to the stone-age. This course will examine several aspects of the interplay between science and society. We will discuss how science is funded in Canada, the relevance of basic/foundational research versus translational clinical research. Further, we will unpack grant proposal writing and the assessment process. Issues surrounding biotech and start-up spin-out companies will be interrogated through a company creation exercise. Major topics in science including drug resistance, immunization, and genetic modification issues will be discussed. Posting Date: May 4, 2026 Closing Date: June 3, 2026 Estimated course enrolment: 25 Hours of work: 70 hours Class schedule: Tuesdays 11am–1pm Dates of appointment: September 1, 2026-April 30, 2027 Salary: $53.92 per hour as per CUPE agreement Course Modality: In-person, Victoria College campus Qualifications required: Undergraduate student who has successfully completed the Vic One Stowe-Gullen stream, with a strong background and demonstrable academic achievement in the life sciences and demonstrated experience in written and oral communication of scientific material. Must have excellent research and time management skills. Must have strong verbal and written communication skills and an ability to provide mentorship and academic assistance to the students in VIC170Y. Previous tutoring experience preferred. Description of duties: The Teaching Assistant will be required to fulfill the following duties not limited to: Consulting with students outside of class time. Assisting with in-lab experimental design. Assisting supervisor in marking oral and written presentations and quizzes. Helping students to prepare their final assignment (5 page grant proposal). Assisting students in literature searching using Medline, Refworks etc. 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 – VIC170Y1Y application – June 3, 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.

Responsibilities

The Teaching Assistant will support students through mentorship, academic assistance, and experimental design guidance. They will also assist the supervisor with marking presentations and quizzes while helping students prepare their final grant proposal assignments.