Teaching Assistant

Closes: September 8, 2026

Grading assignments, and leading/preparing labs and tutorials.

Course description: What is human intelligence? How close are we to replicating it? How productive/reductive is the brain-computer analogy? What ethical challenges are posed by AI on workers, society, and the environment? Can we put a hold on “progress”? Is Silicon Valley the seat of a new techno-religion? What can they teach us about today’s research priorities? What insight (or inspiration) can we get from works of science fiction about the future of human-AI interaction? Through reading discussion, written assignment, and workshops, this seminar will present students with the opportunity to integrate their computer science interests with philosophy, history, and literature. There is an equivalent course offered by the Department of Computer Science. Students may take one or the other but not both.

• Start Date

  September 10, 2026

• Department

  Office of the Principal and Vice President

• Compensation

  $53.92 per hour + 4% vacation pay

• Hours

  60 hours; Tuesday 9AM – 11AM; Thursday 3PM – 4PM.

• How to Apply

  [email protected]

• Terms

  Headline:

  EMERGENCY POSTING – Fall 2026 | SMC199H1F Intelligence, Artificial and Human

  Posting date:

  September 2, 2026

  Closing date:

  11:59 pm on September 8, 2026

  Number of positions:

  1 position

  Title/position:

  Teaching Assistant

  Qualifications:

  In accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 4 Collective Agreement, Article 15.07, preference in hiring will be given to graduate students whose disciplinary study and research specializations align closely with the focus of this course. Strong written and oral communication skills are essential.

  Brief description of duties:

  Grading assignments, and leading/preparing labs and tutorials.

  Course description: What is human intelligence? How close are we to replicating it? How productive/reductive is the brain-computer analogy? What ethical challenges are posed by AI on workers, society, and the environment? Can we put a hold on “progress”? Is Silicon Valley the seat of a new techno-religion? What can they teach us about today’s research priorities? What insight (or inspiration) can we get from works of science fiction about the future of human-AI interaction? Through reading discussion, written assignment, and workshops, this seminar will present students with the opportunity to integrate their computer science interests with philosophy, history, and literature. There is an equivalent course offered by the Department of Computer Science. Students may take one or the other but not both.

  Salary:

  $53.92 per hour + 4% vacation pay

  Estimated course enrolment:

  25 students

  Size of appointment:

  60 hours

  Class schedule:

  Tuesday 9AM – 11AM; Thursday 3PM – 4PM.

  Delivery mode:

  In-person.

  Dates of appointment:

  September 10, 2026 – January 10, 2027.

  Application process:

  Applicants should submit a letter of application, a CV, a short writing sample (no more than 3 pages) and the names of two referees to:

  University of St. Michael’s College c/o Office of the Principal

  Email: [email protected]

  We reserve the right to interview if necessary.

  Disclaimer:

  Please note that this position is tentative, pending funding, final course determinations and enrolments.

  This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 4 Collective Agreement.

  We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

  The University of St. Michael’s College is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous/Aboriginal people of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, people who take a religiously informed view of human experience, and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas.

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

  If you require accessibility accommodation, please contact Human Resources at 416-926-1300 ext. 7191 or [email protected]