CUPE 3902 Unit 1 Job Postings

Available Positions

The Centre invites CI applications from students interested in the CI positions for the 2025-2026 Academic Session. 

Currently Available Positions: 

CRI205H1 Introduction to Criminology - Course Instructor Hiring

Closing Date: Feb. 27, 2026

Course description: An introduction to the study of crime and criminal behaviour. The concept of crime, the process of law formation, and the academic domain of criminology. Theories of crime causation, methodologies used by criminologists, and the complex relationship between crime, the media and modern politics.

Minimum Qualifications: PhD in progress with ABD (all-but-dissertation) status conferred in Criminology and Sociolegal Studies.

Preferred Qualifications: Successful candidates should have or be near completion of their Ph.D in Criminology and Sociolegal Studies.

Relevant Criterion: Past teaching experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. 

Duties: This course will be delivered online. All normal duties related to the design, administration and teaching of a university credit course, including preparation and delivery of course content; supervision of teaching assistants; development, administration and marking of assignments, tests and examinations; calculation and submission of grades to university officials; holding regular student office hours and maintaining reasonable availability for student contact.

Estimated course enrolment: 50 students 

Estimated TA support: 90 hours 

Dates of Appointment: May 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026 

Class Schedule: MO:17:00-20:00; WE: 17:00-20:00  (Online)

Salary: $9442.98 (excludes vacation pay) or $10,553.15 (excludes vacation pay, first Course Instructor Appointment). 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.
*Vacation pay is either 4% or 6% for those starting their 6th subsequent appointment.

CRI210H1 Criminal Justice - Course Instructor Hiring

Closing Date: Feb. 27 , 2026

Course description: An introduction to the Canadian criminal justice system. The institutions established by government to respond to crime and control it; how they operate, and the larger function they serve; including the role of the police, the trial process, courts and juries, sentencing, imprisonment and community corrections.

Minimum Qualifications: PhD in progress with ABD (all-but-dissertation) status conferred in Criminology and Sociolegal Studies.

Preferred Qualifications: Successful candidates should have or be near completion of their Ph.D in Criminology and Sociolegal Studies.

Relevant Criterion: Past teaching experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. 

Duties: This course will be delivered online. All normal duties related to the design, administration and teaching of a university credit course, including preparation and delivery of course content; supervision of teaching assistants; development, administration and marking of assignments, tests and examinations; calculation and submission of grades to university officials; holding regular student office hours and maintaining reasonable availability for student contact.

Estimated course enrolment: 50 students 

Estimated TA support: 90 hours 

Dates of Appointment: July 1, 2026 - August 31, 2026 

Class Schedule: MO:17:00-20:00; WE: 17:00-20:00  (Online)

Salary: $9442.98 (excludes vacation pay) or $10,553.15 (excludes vacation pay, first Course Instructor Appointment). 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.
*Vacation pay is either 4% or 6% for those starting their 6th subsequent appointment.

Application Procedures

Interested applicants should submit application form and cover letter including the names of 2 references (preferably academic). Applications should be marked to the attention of

Matthew Light Professor; Undergraduate Coordinator
Centre for Criminology and Sociolegal Studies
Canadiana Gallery, Second Floor
14 Queen’s Park Crescent West

and must be submitted by email to Meng Xiao assistant.crimsl@utoronto.ca.

To apply, please follow the instructions on the posting.

CI Application Form (View as a PDF): CrimSL_CourseInstructorshipApp_Unit1_0.pdf

Available Positions

The Centre invites TA applications from students interested in the TA positions for the 2025-2026 Academic Session. 

Currently Available Positions: Teaching Assistant Job Postings

Apply

Submit applications on-line to: https://taships.iit.artsci.utoronto.ca/cri using your UTORID and password to log in.

If during the application and/or selection process you require accommodation due to a disability, please contact crimsl.assistant@utoronto.ca.

All TA postings can be found on the Unit 1 job posting site (search by keyword, course code, etc.)

Graduate Student Funding Policy - applies to students in the "funded cohort" only:

More Information

The Teaching Assistants' Training Program (TATP)

The TATP offers workshops and seminars to provide both new and experienced TAs with the practical information and skills required to better prepare themselves for teaching in the university classroom.