Analytical Chemistry TA & DGD Lead (Winter 2027)

University of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Ottawa invites applications for a Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor (CUPE) for CHM2354 Analytical Chemistry at Main Campus, 2027 Winter Semester.

The TA will assist in delivering the course, lead DGD sessions, answer student inquiries, grade midterms and finals, invigilate exams, and perform related administrative tasks. In-person delivery; hourly rates for UG/PG staff apply; total hours 65 for the term.

Qualifications

• Completion of one full year of general chemistry and CHM 2354 Analytical Chemistry.
• Non-chemistry graduate students must complete a qualifying test.
• WHMIS and Occupational Health and Safety training completed before appointment.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and facilitating DGD sessions (developing discussion outlines, examples, and exercises).
• Demonstrating problem-solving methods and responding to student questions.
• Reading and replying to student emails.
• Marking midterm and final examinations and entering grades.
• Assisting with midterm and final examination invigilation as assigned by the Faculty of Science.
• Attending course team meetings and performing related clerical or administrative tasks (e.g., preparing materials, photocopying, organizing exams).

Skills

Analytical chemistry concepts

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

One full year of general chemistry and CHM 2354 Analytical Chemistry

Job description

The University of Ottawa invites applications for a Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor (CUPE) for CHM2354 Analytical Chemistry at Main Campus, 2027 Winter Semester.

The TA will assist in delivering the course, lead DGD sessions, answer student inquiries, grade midterms and finals, invigilate exams, and perform related administrative tasks. In-person delivery; hourly rates for UG/PG staff apply; total hours 65 for the term.