Sessional Instructional Assistant - FLMAH- to Read Film

Course Code and

Title:

FLMA
70H3 How to Read a Film

Course

Description:

An introduction to the critical study of cinema, including films from a broad range of genres, countries, and eras, as well as readings representing the major critical approaches to cinema that have developed over the past century.

Course Enrollment (est.): 30 students per tutorial section.

Number of Positions (est.): 1

Qualifications: Graduate degree in English, Cinema Studies, or related field. Teaching assistant experience at the University of Toronto is an asset.

Duties: Conducting tutorials, grading assignments and exams, invigilating tests and exams, additional responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the instructor.

Estimated TA Support (Hours): N/A

Link to timetable for class schedule:

Sessional dates of appointment: September 28 - December 31, 2026.

Note:

all positions involve completion of any course grading not finished by December 31, 2026 for Fall courses.

In accordance with the current CUPE 3902 collective agreement, the rate of pay applicable for Sessional Instructional Assistants is $55.25 per hour plus 4% vacation pay. 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.

This job is posted in accordance with CUPE 3902, Unit 3 Collective Agreement. It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final enrolment. Candidates who are members of Indigenous. Black, racialized and 2

SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity-deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.

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