Toronto Metropolitan University is Canada's leader in innovative, career-focused education and a university clearly on the move. It is a distinctly urban university with a focus on innovation and entrepreneurship. Toronto Metropolitan University has a mission to serve societal need and a long-standing commitment to engaging its community.

Guided by a bold Academic Plan, an ambitious research agenda, and a Master Plan to revitalize the campus and surrounding neighbourhood, Toronto Metropolitan University is the most applied-to university in Ontario relative to available spaces, and its reputation with business and community leaders continues to rise.

We offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs. Culturally diverse and inclusive, the university is home to 38,950 students, including 2,300 master's and PhD students, nearly 2,700 faculty and staff, and more than 170,000 alumni worldwide. Research at Toronto Metropolitan University is on a trajectory of success and growth: externally funded research has doubled in the past four years. The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education is Canada's leading provider of university-based adult education. The university's focus on innovation and entrepreneurship is represented most distinctly by the Digital Media Zone, a place for students to collaborate and bring their digital ideas to the marketplace.

Toronto Metropolitan University is reshaping the downtown core of Toronto with three new buildings: the Mattamy Athletic Centre at the Gardens, the Toronto Metropolitan University Image Centre in the heart of campus, and a Student Learning Centre on Yonge Street. In addition, currently in progress is the development of a new multipurpose building, the Church Street development (CSD). This new building will be located just north of Dundas on Church Street and will be home to four academic health services programs, Toronto Met. University food services, administration, and a student residence.

Previous evaluation of performance as an Assistant at the University (if applicable).

Enrolled in: 1st year Masters, 2nd year Masters or PhD
Greater preference will be accorded first to Doctoral candidates, then Master's candidates

September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026

Master - $51.17 per hour
PhD - $55.26 per hour

Academic Assistant (Masters Student) - Fall 2026 - DG8001

September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026

Master - $51.17 per hour
PhD - $55.26 per hour

DEADLINE TO APPLY: 11:59 on August 6th, 2026

PLEASE INDICATE IN YOUR COVER LETTER WHICH COURSE YOU ARE APPLYING FOR AND ANY RELEVANT EXPERIENCE YOU HAVE TO THESE TOPICS.

DG8001 - Foundations of Digital Media

Time: Wednesdays 1-3pm

Teaching Assistant responsibilities will be determined by the course instructor, as hours are limited.

Description:

Business, technological, social, legal and ethical issues and the many forms of digital media are

introduced and framed. The emergence and ongoing development of the digital industry is discussed through a historical exploration and critical analysis of the economics, technical innovations, social demands and ethical constraints that define it. There is a focus on the range of careers and professional opportunities in this rapidly expanding sector. Outcomes are exploration and a critical perspective on digital entertainment and other fields of digital media such as health, education, advertising, and social media. This exploration will act as a common basis for all subsequent discussion and collaboration between students with artistic, technical or interdisciplinary backgrounds.

Total hours: 24