Sessional Instructional Assistant - HMB406H1S - Health Care Ethics
Date posted: October 19, 2026 | Req ID: 50535 | Faculty of Arts & Science, Human Biology | Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto) | Existing vacancy: Yes
About the role
Course number and title: HMB406H1S – Health Care Ethics
Course description: Since research involving human subjects lays the foundation for innovation in modern health care, this course examines health care ethics along a continuum from bench to bedside. Ethical issues are discussed in the context of specific cases involving human research, as well as contemporary clinical practice.
Estimated course enrolment: 45 students
Responsibilities
- Assist in preparation of course syllabus and course marking scheme
- Assist in teaching weekly lectures and tutorials
- Assist in marking assignments and exams
- Provide office hours for academic counselling of students
- Assist in setting and marking assignments/exams
- Assist in course administration in accordance with University regulations as described in the Faculty of Arts & Science Academic Handbook for Instructors
Qualifications
- Completed M.Sc. degree in a related field
- Basic knowledge of bioethics and ethical theory
- Previous Teaching Assistant experience in a bioethics course preferred
Pay
$55.25 per hour plus vacation pay. Rates stipulated in the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 collective agreement prevail over any rates stated in this posting.
Schedule
- Hours of work: 60 (to be confirmed)
- Class schedule: Lectures on Mondays 9:00 am – 11:00 am (in-person)
- Sessional dates of appointment: January 1, 2027 – April 30, 2027
Additional information
This position is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. Vacancy announcements are tentative pending final course determinations and enrolment. Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II or Sessional Lecturer III per Article 14:12 of the collective agreement. Undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows of the University of Toronto are covered by the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 collective agreement and should not apply for Unit 3 positions.