Sessional Instructional Assistant - Introduction to Databases

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If you have any issues applying, please contact Kelly Squier kelly.squier@utoronto.ca

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Course Code and Title: CSCC43H3 - Introduction to Databases

Course Description: Introduction to database management systems. The relational data model. Relational algebra. Querying and updating databases: the SQL query language. Application programming with SQL. Integrity constraints, normal forms, and database design. Elements of database system technology: query processing, transaction management. 

Course Enrollment (est.): 80

Number of Positions (est.): Two, 58 hours each.

Qualifications: Experience with DBMSs such as MySQL is required. The successful candidate must be thoroughly familiar with the content of the course.

Duties: General duties include conducting weekly tutorial sessions; holding office hours; grading quizzes, assignments, tests and exams; other duties as required by the course. Duties of this position shall be performed at the campus on which the position is located.

Sessional dates of appointment:  May 4 - August 31, 2026

Salary: Sessional Instructional Assistant - $54.27 per hour.

Please no**te that should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.

Application Instructions: PLEASE APPLY ONLINE:

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Term Important Dates: Please see Calendar

Department Contact: Kelly Squier kelly.squier@utoronto.ca

Closing Date: May 12, 2026, 11:59PM EDT

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This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.

 It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolment. Should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail. 

Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II or Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12 of the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 collective agreement.

Please note: Undergraduate or graduate students and postdoctoral fellows of the University of Toronto are covered by the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 collective agreement rather than the Unit 3 collective agreement, and should not apply for positions posted under the Unit 3 collective agreement.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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