CUPE: Fall 2025 - Teaching Assistant - ESL 120 F100

University of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Ottawa is seeking a part-time Teaching Assistant for the ESL 120 course within the Faculty of Arts for the Fall 2025 semester. The role involves assisting in lesson preparation and delivery, interacting with students, and contributing to an inclusive learning environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate academic engagement and the ability to facilitate a student-centered learning experience in English language education.

Qualifications

• Capacity to explain academic vocabulary to second language learners.
• Previous ESL training and classroom experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and delivery of lessons from framework provided by teachers.
• Attend group meetings and report on class activities.

Skills

Facilitating group work

Explaining English verb system

Task-based learning

Education

ESL training and classroom experience

Excellent command of the English language

Job description

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CUPE: Fall 2025 - Teaching Assistant - ESL 120 F100

Apply locations Ottawa, ON Main Campus time type Part time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: July 5, 2025 (28 days left to apply) job requisition id JR24758

Location where work is to be performed:

Main Campus

Session:

2025 Fall Semester | Trimestre d'automne

Faculty:

Faculté des arts / Faculty of Arts

Unit:

Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute_Students and Casuals

Job Classification:

Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor (CUPE)

Posting Type:

Cours précis / Specific course

Course Title:

Academic Development in English

Course Code:

ESL 120

Section:

F100

Supervisor name (if known):

Date Posted:

June 04, 2025

Applications must be received BEFORE :

July 05, 2025

Description of tasks (hours):

Unless specified below, specific allocation of hours to various tasks should be articulated in a description of work negotiated and signed by you and the supervising professor prior to the commencement of work.

Recherche / Research:0Préparation / Preparation:54Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students:81Correction - Notation / Grading:0Surveillance / Proctoring:0Formation / Training:0Autre / Other:0

Number of positions:

1

Expected Enrolment:

25

Work Start Date:

September 03, 2025

Work End Date:

December 05, 2025

Total Work Hours:

135

Language of Work:

Anglais | English

Graduate Hourly Rate:

47.62

Undergraduate Hourly Rate:

30.21

Requirements and Nature of Work:

Nature of work:

Assist in the preparation and delivery of lessons from a framework provided by teachers. Attend group meetings and report on class activities. Course description: Integrated four-skills (listening, reading, speaking and writing); includes grammar review, vocabulary development, study skills, use of IT resources, learning strategies and intercultural competence; approach is student-centered, interactive, and task based; emphasis is on formative evaluation.

Requirements:

Capacity to facilitate group work through a student-centered, task-based learning approach and to explain the English verb system, sentence structure, and academic vocabulary to second language learners. Previous ESL training and classroom experience is an asset; classroom multimedia experience is an asset; excellent command of the English language; interview may be required.

Please note:

This course is offered exclusively on the University of Ottawa campus and requires in-person instruction.

Schedule:Monday 2:30 PM – 3:50PM, Tuesday 2:30PM – 5:20PM, Friday 2:30 PM – 3:50PM

Additional Information and/or Comments:

All University of Ottawa employees are required under provincial law to successfully complete all mandatory legislated training offered by the University. The list of training requirements may be modified by provincial law. If you are invited to continue the selection process, please notify us of any particular adaptive measures you might require. We may consult with the Health and Wellness sector of Human Resources, if needed. Any information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence.

The hiring process will be governed by the current CUPE 2626 collective agreement; you can click here to find out more.

The University of Ottawa embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are passionate about our people and committed to employment equity. We foster a culture of respect, teamwork and inclusion, where collaboration, innovation, and creativity fuel our quest for research and teaching excellence. While all qualified persons are invited to apply, we welcome applications from qualified Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and LGBTQIA2S+ persons. The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible, barrier-free work environment. The University is also committed to working with applicants with disabilities requesting accommodation during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes. Applicants with disabilities may contact the academic unit to communicate the accommodation need.

Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as defined in Policy 129 – Covid-19 Vaccination. This policy was suspended effective May 1, 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts.

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