Job Description

Closes: June 30, 2025

Advising students, grading assignments, and participating in some online discussions and activities.

Course description: This course offers an historical introduction to alchemy, astrology, and magic, with a focus on the development, defence, condemnation, and progressive marginalization of these controversial pursuits in and around the Christian world(s). Students will learn about such topics as the search for the philosopher's stone, the casting of horoscopes, the design of wondrous machines… and the risks associated with meddling with spirits! Lectures will examine these learned traditions on their own terms, while inviting discussions about their enduring popularity, their connections with the rise of modern science and their reception in popular culture.

• Start Date January 2, 2026
• Department Office of the Principal and Vice-President
• Compensation $53.92 per hour + 4% vacation pay
• Hours 25 hours
• How to Apply usmc.principalsoffice@utoronto.ca
• Terms Headline: Winter 2026 | CHC130H1S Playing with Fire: Alchemy, Astrology, and Magic Posting date: June 3, 2025 Closing date: 11:59 pm on June 30, 2025 Number of positions: 1 position Title/position: Teaching Assistant Qualifications: MA required. 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: Advising students, grading assignments, and participating in some online discussions and activities.

  Course description: This course offers an historical introduction to alchemy, astrology, and magic, with a focus on the development, defence, condemnation, and progressive marginalization of these controversial pursuits in and around the Christian world(s). Students will learn about such topics as the search for the philosopher's stone, the casting of horoscopes, the design of wondrous machines… and the risks associated with meddling with spirits! Lectures will examine these learned traditions on their own terms, while inviting discussions about their enduring popularity, their connections with the rise of modern science and their reception in popular culture.

  Salary: $53.92 per hour + 4% vacation pay Estimated course enrolment: 50 students Size of appointment: 25 hours Class schedule: Lectures: Fridays, 11AM - 1PM. Tutorial: Wednesdays, 1PM - 2PM. Delivery mode: In-person. Dates of appointment: January 2, 2026 - May 9, 2026. 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: usmc.principalsoffice@utoronto.ca

  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 hr.stmikes@utoronto.ca

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