TEACHING ASSISTANT (TA) – TRN204H1S: INTRODUCTION TO LAW AND LEGAL REASONING
Term: January 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027 • Compensation: $53.44/hour (plus 4% vacation & subject to statutory deductions) • Approximately 223.5 hours
About the role
Trinity College is seeking a Teaching Assistant (TA) for TRN204H1S: Introduction to Law and Legal Reasoning, a required 2nd-year course in the Ethics, Society and Law program. The TA will report to the course instructor and the Dean of Arts at Trinity College.
About the course
TRN204H1S: Introduction to Law and Legal Reasoning
- Lecture: Wednesday, 1 – 3 pm
- Tutorials: Friday 10 – 11 am, Friday 11 am – 12 pm, Friday 1 – 2 pm, Friday 2 – 3 pm
- Enrolment: 100 students
This course introduces students to the study of law and legal reasoning through an examination of participants, institutions, and processes involved in law-making and law-administering. Examples from various fields of law (including tort, criminal, constitutional, and international) explore key themes. Students will examine the organization of the Canadian legal system and critically engage with challenging issues facing both the criminal and civil justice systems.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Ethics, Society, and Law program
Responsibilities
- Lead four weekly tutorials
- Attend weekly lectures
- Hold office hours
- Grade assignments (including short writing assignments and exams)
- Respond to student questions by email outside of scheduled office hours
- Assist with other duties as determined by the course instructor and program director
Requirements
- Current doctoral students who have completed at least one year of their program or recent graduates of a doctoral program
- Likely programs of study include law, political science, or criminology
- Strong teaching ability, excellent presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collegially with the course instructor