University of Toronto Graduate Teaching Assistant Reviews
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(129 total reviews)
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Updated Aug 21, 2023
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- 5.0Jul 9, 2023Graduate Research/Teaching AssistantFormer Employee, more than 1 yearToronto, ON
Pros
The department cares about their students and is available when help is needed.
Cons
Academia by its nature is brutal. Pay is a problem. Note that Canadian NSERC grants have not increased since 2003.
- 4.0Aug 21, 2023Graduate Teaching AssistantFormer ContractorToronto, ON
Pros
U of T has a good reputation
Cons
some departments exploit the DDAH
- 5.0Jun 21, 2023Graduate Teaching AssistantFormer ContractorToronto, ON
Pros
Good pay and low stress
Cons
Students are not focused, they tend to passively disturb the lecture by walking-out, eating etc.
- 5.0Jun 14, 2023Graduate Teaching AssistantFormer Contractor, more than 1 yearToronto, ON
Pros
Excellent overall. One of the best ways to learn and teach,
Cons
There is nothing bad about this.
- 4.0May 30, 2023Graduate Research/Teaching AssistantCurrent Contractor
Pros
working in my field, teaching, research
Cons
more work than hours paid
- 5.0May 3, 2023Graduate Teaching AssistantFormer EmployeeToronto, ON
Pros
This position offers remote options.
Cons
This position can offer remote options if you talk to the professor
- 4.0Apr 29, 2023Graduate Teaching AssistantFormer EmployeeToronto, ON
Pros
Good balance of work to pay
Cons
Need to find the right prof to work under
- 5.0Apr 26, 2023Graduate Teaching AssistantCurrent Contractor
Pros
Flexible hours. Very reasonable pay.
Cons
No cons. No cons. No cons.
- 4.0Apr 7, 2023Graduate Teaching AssistantCurrent Contractor, more than 8 years
Pros
Good value for money in terms of per-hour payment
Cons
Excellent opportunities to learn if you want to remain in academia
- 5.0Apr 5, 2023Graduate Teaching AssistantFormer ContractorToronto, ON
Pros
Good salary and excellent insurance
Cons
There isn’t always a lot of training
