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A unique place to work, learn and grow, the Â¥·ïÌìÌà (OISE) addresses current and emerging challenges with the scale, academic excellence and collaborative energy that few institutions in the world can claim. We all play an important role in making this possible, which is why OISE places a high priority on equitable employment practices that attract, recognize and retain talented people. Year after year, the University of Toronto continues to be recognized as one of Canada’s best employers. 

Teaching and Staff Excellence Awards

Teaching Excellence Awards

Teaching excellence is at the heart of OISE’s mission, and our students deserve the best. Since 2004, OISE’s Teaching Excellence Awards recognize faculty and instructors who have made significant contributions to teaching and learning in our Institute.

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Staff Excellence Awards

Our remarkable staff are pivotal to OISE's academic success, fostering an environment where students thrive. The OISE Staff Excellence Awards honour their vital contributions.

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Community Safety and Wellbeing

Community Safety

Find tools, supports and resources offered by the University of Toronto for ensuring safety on and off-campus.

OISE Wellness Program

OISE is prioritizing community wellbeing with dedicated wellness programing that caters to diverse needs. 

U of T Wellness

Wellness in the workplace is important at U of T. Learn about the supports and resources available to faculty and staff. 

Supports for OISE Faculty and Staff

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CTSI offers support for pedagogy and pedagogy-driven instructional technology to U of T teaching staff and assistants.

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The Communications Team has developed a collection of logos, fonts, photos and template files that can be used by University faculty and staff to create a unified look across all OISE communications materials. Visit the or e-mail the team.

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Need information on expense reimbursements, purchasing, or related policies? The Faculty Budget and Planning team provides support to faculty with budget analysis, fund management, policy compliance and financial administration. Visit their  or contact oise.finance@utoronto.ca.

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OISE HR specializes in payroll, pension, and benefits. It also provides expert advice and support around employee and labour relations, talent acquisition and management, and professional development. Visit their  or e-mail oise.hr@utoronto.ca

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Education Commons

More than just an IT department, the Education Commons team enables the OISE community with IT services and solutions in the pursuit of discovery. 

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News and Media

Do you have questions about media or a great project to share?  The Office of Advancement, Communications and External Relations manages internal and external communications, showcasing daily teaching and research activities at OISE.

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Office of the CAO

The Office of the Chief Administrative Officer supports the OISE community around information technology, human resources, finance, facilities, data management, and legislative and policy compliance.

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This office supports chairs, deans, directors, and administrative staff who work with faculty members and librarians on matters related to academic human resources.

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Research

Seeking research support, funding, or exposure? Our Research and Innovation Team offers research administrative guidance, facilitates connections to institutional support, and communicates updates on OISE’s research endeavors.

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Need assistance with room bookings, space planning and facilities? OISE's Space Planning and Management team offers support around health, safety, and emergency response, as well as work orders, room bookings, space planning, and more. Visit their portal or e-mail oise.space@utoronto.ca.

Administrative Applications

If you require assistance on the following applications, please contact Education Commons for support. 

Course Outline Explorer / Template

Find the most updated version of the course outline template here.

Extract your class list, assign your faculty preferences, and more.

Manage, track, and audit graduate funding packages at OISE.

Post graduate and teaching assistantships, and sessional lecturer jobs.

Support students in meeting their program milestones.