Comics & the Graphic Novel (TR6-9 online sync)

Duties

Marking; office hours; other duties (as needed)

Minimum Qualifications

Academic background in literary studies in English, preferably in fictional and non-fictional comics. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate good prior knowledge of the subject-matter of the course (such as graduate courses; ongoing research at the graduate level; and/or previous TA experience in the area)

Preferred Qualifications

N/A

Relevant Criterion

Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position.

Details

Department: English

Course ID: ENG235H5F

Campus: UTM

Salary: $53.92 per hour (+ vacation pay). Should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.

Course Enrollment: 50

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

Number of Positions: 1

Number of Hours: 75

Tutorial/Lab Schedule

How to Apply: Please go to: https://taships.iit.artsci.utoronto.ca/eng/postings

Policies

All jobs are posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 Collective Agreement. It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrollment.

Duties of this position shall be performed at the campus on which the position is located. Where the duties are intended to be performed at another location, such other location will be specified in the posting.

Positions posted here are open to Graduate Students in the School of Graduate Studies, Postdoctoral Fellows and Undergraduate Students in the University of Toronto.

Preference in hiring shall be given to Graduate Students enrolled in the School of Graduate Studies of the University of Toronto or those who have made application to be enrolled in the School of Graduate Studies of the University of Toronto.

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Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity seeking groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.

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