CIRHR Job Postings

The postings for academic jobs at the CIRHR are grouped by

  • Position (Course Instructor, Sessional Lecturer or Teaching Assistant),
  • Teaching level (undergraduate or graduate), and
  • Bargaining unit (CUPE 3902 Unit 1 – current U of T students and postdoctoral fellows or CUPE 3902 Unit 3 – sessional lecturers)

Note:  Positions for Academic Administrator, Tenure, Teaching Stream and Limited-Term Appointments of one year or longer are posted here.

For academic positions of less than one year (non CIRHR courses), please review contract academic staff postings or contact the hiring department directly.

CUPE 3902 Unit 1 Opportunities - Teaching Assistant (Undergraduate and Graduate) and Course Instructor positions (Undergraduate)

Current UNDERGRADUATE Course TA Postings:
The following TA positions for undergraduate 2026 summer courses are currently posted.  These are emergency postings and will close at midnight on Friday, June 12, 2026.

When postings are listed: Click the "posting link" for detailed information about the postings for each course (course schedule and delivery method, TA hours and number of positions available, etc). 
Please note that if you will be convocating in June, you are eligible to apply for "F" positions but not for  "S" ones, as your contract start date has to be before your convocation date (as per the CUPE3902 Unit 1 CA).

IRW220H1S  Statistics for Work and Organizations  H. Wang  40-50 TA hrs  Online SYNC w/ in-person final exam   POSTING LINK
This course covers the fundamentals of statistical data analysis including the principles of data visualization, descriptive statistics, sampling distribution, hypothesis testing, and regression analysis using free statistical software (R/R Studio). The emphasis is on fostering a conceptual understanding of different statistical techniques and analysis applicable to the workplace and within organizations.

IRE347H1S  Training and Development   A. Fong   40 TA hrs  Online ASYNC w/ in-person final exam  POSTING LINK
The role of training and development initiatives in organizations. Students acquire the knowledge and skills to conduct a training needs assessment, identify training objectives, explore strategies to increase the transfer of training, design and deliver a training activity using various training methodologies, and evaluate its effectiveness.

IRE431H1S  Canadian Labour Law & the Unionized Workplace  B. Thompson  60 TA hrs  Online ASYNC w/ in-person final exam   POSTING LINK
The course will focus on the laws impacting unionized workplaces. It will cover every phase of the Ontario Labour Relations Act, 1995 (the “LRA”) from union organizing, certification, negotiation and bargaining, collective agreement arbitration, retention of bargaining rights and decertification and termination of bargaining rights.

IRW420H1S  Management Skills for Project and Strategy Implementation  P. Smit  30 TA hrs  In-person   POSTING LINK
The course focuses on understanding the challenges, constraints, and opportunities associated with formulating and implementing organizational strategy, with a focus on developing practical tools and skills required to effectively “get things done” in organizations. Course begins by giving students a framework to analyze organizations from strategic, political and cultural lenses. Subsequently, the course addresses three main issues central to “getting things done” in organizations: 1. how to gain influence in organizations (topics: decision-making, power, and networks), 2. how to manage others (topics: performance management, motivation, negotiations), and 3. how to drive organization change (topics: organizational culture, organizational change).

Application Instructions: Submit an application to Tanya Pitel, via email at: t.pitel@utoronto.ca.  Enter "Unit 1 TA - [Course code(s)]" in the subject line.  The CUPE 3902 Unit 1 Application Form must be included or we cannot consider your application.  Please be sure to indicate the University of Toronto program and level of study (eg. undergraduate, MA/MIRHR, PhD) in which you are enrolled. Please include academic transcripts and current cv (students who completed their undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto do not need to send transcripts if they include their student number on the form).  Please only submit one application form; if applying for more than one TA position, please list them all on one form.  PDF documents are preferred, and merged into a single file in this order: 1. Unit 1 Application Form; 2. cover letter (optional); 3. cv; 4. transcripts or other info.  Late or incomplete applications may not be accepted.  

 

Current GRADUATE Course TA Postings: 

There are no TA positions for graduate 2026 summer courses currently posted. 

When postings are listed: Click the "posting link" for detailed information about the postings for each course (course schedule and delivery method, TA hours and number of positions available, etc). 
Please note that if you will be convocating in June, you are eligible to apply for "F" positions but not for  "S" ones, as your contract start date has to be before your convocation date (as per the CUPE3902 Unit 1 CA).

Application Instructions
Submit an application to Tanya Pitel, via email at: t.pitel@utoronto.ca.  Enter "Unit 1 TA - [Course code(s)]" in the subject line.  Indicate the University of Toronto program and level of study (eg. undergraduate, MA/MIRHR, PhD) in which you are enrolled. Please include academic transcripts and current cv. Students who completed their undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto do not need to send transcripts if they include their student number on the form.  Please only submit one application form; if applying for more than one TA position, please list them all on one form.  PDF documents are preferred, and merged into a single file in this order: 1. Unit 1 Application Form; 2. cover letter (optional); 3. cv; 4. transcripts or other info.  Late or incomplete applications may not be accepted.

 

Current UNDERGRADUATE Course Instructor Postings: 

The following CI positions are currently posted for undergraduate courses in the 2026-27 academic sessions.  These postings will close at midnight on June 25, 2026.
When Posted: See the Posting Link for more information, and then use the Unit 1 Application Form and follow the instructions below on how to apply.

IRW240H1F  Introduction to Work and Organizations  POSTING LINK
The study of work and the history and development of organizations, their central theories and concepts; the behaviours, outcomes, practices and institutions that emerge from or affect work and organizations; contemporary issues in work and organizations.

IRE242H1F  HRM for HR Professionals    POSTING LINK
This course explores the relationship between human resource management, employment relations, and industrial relations. Extensive practical course work will expose students to the functions human resource professionals execute to recruit, select, compensate, train, and evaluate the performance of employees. The course prepares students for advanced HR topics in upper level IRE courses.

IRE242H1S  HRM for HR Professionals   POSTING LINK
This course explores the relationship between human resource management, employment relations, and industrial relations. Extensive practical course work will expose students to the functions human resource professionals execute to recruit, select, compensate, train, and evaluate the performance of employees. The course prepares students for advanced HR topics in upper level IRE courses.

IRE244H1S  Labour Relations   POSTING LINK
Introduction to the institutions, issues and legislation affecting the employment relationship in the public and private sectors in Canada, with emphasis on collective bargaining. The economic and political environment, history of the labour movement, union organization, certification, contract negotiation, strikes, dispute resolution, contract administration and grievances.

IRE260H1F  Organizational Behaviour   POSTING LINK
Introduction to the nature of organizations and the behaviour of individuals and groups within organizations, including topics such as culture and diversity, reward systems, motivation, leadership, politics, communication, decision-making, conflict and group processes. 

IRE347H1S  Training and Development   POSTING LINK
The role of training and development initiatives in organizations. Students acquire the knowledge and skills to conduct a training needs assessment, identify training objectives, explore strategies to increase the transfer of training, design and deliver a training activity using various training methodologies, and evaluate its effectiveness.
 

Application form:  PDF icon CourseInstructorApp_Unit1.pdf

A complete application consists of:

  • Completed Course Instructor application form - do not list "refer to resume/CV" in the application sections 
  • Cover letter
  • CV

Submit application and cover letter to Silvia Cocolo, via email at: silvia.cocolo@utoronto.ca. Enter "Unit 1 CI - [Course code, Session]" in the subject line.  You may submit one application form for one or more undergraduate Course Instructor opportunities in CIRHR.   Late or incomplete applications may not be accepted.
 

 

Current GRADUATE Course Instructor Postings: 

No Course Instructor position is currently posted for graduate courses.  When Posted: See the Posting Link for more information, and then use the Unit 1 Application Form and follow the instructions below on how to apply.
 

Application form:  PDF icon CourseInstructorApp_Unit1_2024.pdf

A complete application consists of:

  • Completed Course Instructor application form - do not list "refer to resume/CV" in the application sections 
  • Cover letter
  • CV

Submit application and cover letter to Tanya Pitel, via email at: t.pitel@utoronto.ca.  Enter "Unit 1 CI - [Course code, Session]" in the subject line.  You may submit one application form for one or more graduate Course Instructor opportunities in CIRHR. Late or incomplete applications may not be accepted.

 

CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Opportunities - Sessional Lecturer Opportunities

Current Postings:

There are no Undergraduate Sessional Lecturer Positions currently posted. 
 

Application Instructions:  Applicants must submit an updated curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching in the relevant area (including student evaluations, if available), and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form.  Enter “CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application: IRE342H1S Essentials of Finance and Accounting” in the email subject line.  Every section of the application must be completed.  Please do not state ‘refer to CV’ on the application form. Do not apply to this posting via the Success Factors site.  
Applications must be sent to:  silvia.cocolo@utoronto.ca c/o Silvia Cocolo, Program Coordinator (UG) 

 

Continuously-Posted Notice Filling Positions Under the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement

General Information
Hiring decisions for courses offered during the Fall, Winter and Summer sessions are usually made by the preceding June. However some decisions may be made earlier or later than these time frames, depending on circumstances. Unexpected vacancies may arise at any time.Instructors who have taught for the Centre in the past 24 months and persons who have submitted a CV and application within the past 24 months will be included in the departmental pool. These individuals will receive by email notices of CIRHR job postings and should ensure their contact information is current.This notice is posted pursuant to the CUPE Local 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. Please note that in accordance with that Agreement, preference in hiring is given to qualified persons advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II or Sessional Lecturer III by the Centre for Industrial Relations and Human Resources.

 

There are no Graduate Sessional Lecturer Positions currently posted. 
When positions are posted: see the Posting Link for more information, and then use the Unit 3 Application Form and follow the instructions below on how to apply.

PDF icon UNIT-3-Application-Form.pdf

HOW TO APPLY: All individuals interested in one or more positions must submit a Curriculum Vitae and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form. Applications should be addressed to Professor Rafael Gomez, Director, CIRHR and emailed to t.pitel@utoronto.ca. Please send one application form per course that you are applying to -- do not list multiple courses on the same form. 

Continuously-Posted Notice Filling Positions Under the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.
General Information

Hiring decisions for courses offered during the Fall, Winter and Summer sessions are usually made by the preceding June. However some decisions may be made earlier or later than these time frames, depending on circumstances. Unexpected vacancies may arise at any time.Instructors who have taught for the Centre in the past 24 months and persons who have submitted a CV and application within the past 24 months will be included in the departmental pool. These individuals will receive by email notices of CIRHR job postings and should ensure their contact information is current.This notice is posted pursuant to the CUPE Local 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. Please note that in accordance with that Agreement, preference in hiring is given to qualified persons advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II or Sessional Lecturer III by the Centre for Industrial Relations and Human Resources.