Course Instructor

Location

Ontario Canada

10 Feb 2026

This course introduces students to game theory, a key concept in computer science that helps machines and people make smart decisions. Students will see how algorithms and artificial intelligence use strategies to play games, solve problems, and adapt to different situations. Starting with board games and simple video games, they will explore how players anticipate opponents, cooperate, or compete to achieve the best outcome.

From there, they’ll connect these ideas to other academic subjects like economics, biology, and even social policy, showing the wide reach of game theory. No computer science background is needed—just curiosity and an interest in strategy and problem-solving. This course introduces concepts through lectures, texts, and participation tasks that lead toward successful completion of a final small‑scale project.

In-person

20 students per section

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

$3,381.48

• Preparation and teaching of course (e.g. adapting and delivering pre‑existing materials, facilitating and grading student work, etc.) aligned with the program curriculum framework
• Maintaining timely and accurate records of student attendance and achievement, and submitting a written evaluation for each student
• Collaborating with other instructors, when necessary
• Preparing for and participating in the graduation ceremony at the end of the course
• Other reasonable tasks as assigned by the Coordinator and/or Academic Directors

Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must have, or be in the process of completing, a graduate degree closely related to the course subject area and must have experience teaching undergraduate or high school students whose first language is not English.

Preferred Qualifications
Training in teaching students who speak English as an additional language and experience teaching international youth (15‑18 years old).

It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final budgetary determinations.

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 6 Collective Agreement.

It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolment. Should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.

Please note:

Members of UTFA should not apply for positions posted under the Unit 6 collective agreement; rather they should apply on the basis of an UTFA overload.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact  During employment, to request accommodation from the University, contact the supervisor or department chair and/or Health & Wellbeing Programs & Services at  For more information about accommodations at U of T, please visit our Accommodation webpage.

Applicants are required to complete the application form and should submit a detailed letter of application (cover letter); an updated curriculum vitae; name and contact information (email and phone); evidence of teaching in the relevant area.

International Programs
c/o International Programs Administrative Assistant
E-mail: inter

February 27, 2026

Only applications submitted to the email address listed above will be considered.