**Applications for the 2022-23 Academic Year are now closed**
Are you interested in being a TA in PHL100Y1 for the 2022-23?
The Socrates Project offers senior undergraduate students the chance to become teaching assistants (TAs) for PHL100Y1 (Introduction to Philosophy – Historical).
In addition to your responsibilities as a TA, you will be required to take the Socrates Project Seminar (PHL489Y1) which provides you the opportunity to learn more about the material taught in PHL100Y and work individually with a faculty member on a research project.
Course Information: PHL100Y1Y Introduction to Philosophy
Professor: TBD
Lectures: Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:00-12:00
Tutorials: Thursdays from 12:00-4:00
Estimated enrolment : 500 (approximately 22 students per tutorial group)
Number of positions: up to 10 positions available
Estimated TA hours: 110 hrs per term, 220 hrs total.
Dates of Appointment: September 2022 – April 2023
Delivery Method: In-person tutorials and lectures (subject to public health protocols)
Pay Rate: $47.17/hour
Qualifications
- Enrolled in the 3rd or 4th yr of an undergraduate philosophy or bioethics major, specialist or joint specialist program on the St. George campus.
- Good prior knowledge of the subject-matter of the course.
- Minimum A- average in philosophy courses preferred.
Duties
- Leading two tutorial groups (one hour each per week) and related preparation and activities.
- Grading of student work and related activities.
- Attending approximately half the lectures.
- Meeting with the Course Instructor/Socrates Project Facilitator as required.
- Attending TA training sessions in late August or early September.
- Reasonable student contact hours.
- Tutorials will be held in-person (subject to public health guidelines)
Application Procedure:
We are now accepting applications for the 2022-23 Socrates Project. Applications and Resumes/CVs must be received by March 25th, 2022.
Applicants should:
- complete the online application form found here: (Note that applications are no longer being accepted for the 2022-23 academic year).
AND
- Email a resume or CV to eric.correia@utoronto.ca