CUPE - Fall 2026 - Teaching Assistant - LIN4970A00

uottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Ottawa invites applications for a Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor for LIN4970: Field methods for phonetics and phonology, at Main Campus. The role supports course activities, student contact and assessment within the 120 scheduled hours, from September 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026.

The position is tied to one course, with compensation per CUPE rates. Undergraduate and graduate enrolment expectations are about 30 students, with pay rates varying by student status.

Qualifications

• Must be a native speaker of an indigenous language of the South American lowlands and speak it fluently.
• Must be a native speaker of a minority language originating in Africa, Asia, or the Americas and speak it fluently.
• All University of Ottawa employees must complete mandatory training offered by the University.

Skills

Indigenous language fluency

Minority language fluency

Job description

Posting Reason:

New Position

Location where work is to be performed:

Main Campus

Session:

2026 Fall Semester | Trimestre d'automne

Faculty:

Faculté des arts / Faculty of Arts

Unit:

Andrés Salanova_ST

Job Classification:

Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor (CUPE)

Posting Type:

Cours précis / Specific course

Course Title:

Field methods for phonetics and phonology

Course Code:

LIN4970

Section:

A

Supervisor name (if known):

Andres Salanova

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):

2026/08/12

Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD):

2026/08/27

Description of tasks (hours):

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

Number of positions:

1

Expected Enrolment:

30

Work Start Date:

September 01, 2026

Work End Date:

December 31, 2026

Total Work Hours:

120

Hourly Rate:

• AE-RA-Tuteur / TA-RA-Tutor : $31.89 ou/or $50.25 (2024-2025)

The academic year starts on September 1 and ends on August 31.

Undergraduate students will be paid at the lower rate; while graduate students will be paid at the higher rate.

These rates do not included vacation pay nor statutory pay.

These rates will be applied until a new collective agreement is ratified. Retro will be paid after the ratification.

Language of Work:

Autre (selon la description du cours) | Other (per the course description)

Requirements and Nature of Work:

• Applicants must be (1) a native speaker of an indigenous language of the South American lowlands and speak it fluently;
• Applicants must be (2) a native speaker of a minority language (not an official language at the national or provincial level) originating in Africa, Asia, or the Americas, and speak it fluently.

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.

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.