Sessional Instructional Assistant - VPAB13H3F Financial Management for Arts Managers
Accounting & Finance
CAD 55.25-55.25 / hour
Sessional Instructional Assistant - VPAB13H3F Financial Management for Arts Managers
DEPARTMENT OF ARTS, CULTURE AND MEDIA
University of Toronto Scarborough
CUPE 3902, UNIT 3, Sessional Instructional Assistant VACANCY
FALL 2026
Emergency Posting
Posted on: August 21, 2026
Applications Due: August 26, 2026
The following Sessional Instructional Assistant position is available in the Department of Arts, Culture and Media at the University of Toronto Scarborough for the FALL 2026 academic session. This emergency position is posted in accordance with the Collective Agreement between The Governing Council of the University of Toronto and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 3902 (unit 3). Please note that the position below is tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolments.
Applications must be submitted electronically, with a cover letter outlining your qualifications and a current curriculum vitae via https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/webapps/cupehiring/dept/acm/app/sia
The acting Chair of the Department, Professor Thy Phu, will make any and all offers of employment on behalf of the Department of Arts, Culture and Media.
Sessional Dates (excluding Exam period): F courses: Sep. 8 – Dec 8, 2026
In accordance with the current CUPE 3902 collective agreement, the rate of pay applicable for S.I.A. classifications will be $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.
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Course Code, Title and Description |
Timetable | Course Enrolment (est.) | Number of Positions (est.) | Size of Appointment in Hours(est.) | Minimum Qualifications |
Duties |
| VPAB13H3F Financial Management for Arts Managers An introduction to financial management issues faced by arts and cultural managers. The topics include an introduction to basic accounting concepts, financial statement preparation and analysis, internal control and management information systems, budgeting and programming, cash and resource management, and various tax-related issues. | LEC 01 Online
FR 9-12
| 160 | 1 | 101 hours | Degree in a related field, with preference given to applicants with a degree in Arts Management or Arts & Media Management. Good prior knowledge of the subject matter of the course (accounting, bookkeeping, budgeting, financial statements and controls) gained through related studies and/or relevant paid, volunteer, or field placement-related work in the arts and media sectors.
| Marking assignments and tests. Additional responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the instructor in running classes such as discussion boards, coaching students in spreadsheet software use and financial management during office hours, student admin, etc. |
All jobs are posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.
Applications are to be completed on-line complete with a resume/curriculum vitae attached.
Note: All positions involve completion of all course grading. You must be available throughout the exam period as exams are scheduled centrally and individual preferences for exam times/dates cannot always be accommodated.
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