CUPE-Hiver/Winter 2027- AE/TA-ELG4177A

University of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Ottawa on the Main Campus invites applications for two Teaching Assistant/ Demonstrator/Lab Monitor positions for the Digital Signal Processing course ELG4177 (A). Work starts January 1, 2027 and runs through April 30, 2027.

You will deliver tutorials, direct lab sessions, and perform grading of assignments, labs, quizzes, and exams in English. Rates are CAD 33.83 to 53.31 per hour, with undergraduates paid at the lower rate and graduates at the higher rate.

Qualifications

• Preference given to candidates who have previously TA’d this course.
• Must have completed ELG4177 or prerequisites with a grade of A or better.
• Must be available for an interview if considered.
• Strong ability to deliver tutorials and direct laboratory sessions in English.
• Excellent knowledge of Matlab and digital signal processing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tutorials.
• Direct lab sessions and provide help during sessions.
• Mark assignments and lab reports.
• Mark quizzes.
• Proctor exams.

Skills

Tutorial delivery

Lab supervision

English communication

Course delivery

Digi tal signal processing

Education

ELG4177 completed or prerequisites with grade A or better

Tools

MATLAB

Job description

Posting Reason

New Position

Location where work is to be performed

Main Campus

Session

2027 Winter Semester | Trimestre d'hiver

Faculty

Faculté de génie / Faculty of Engineering

Unit

EECS_ST

Job Classification

Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor (CUPE)

Posting Type

Cours précis / Specific course

Course Title

Digital Signal Processing

Course Code

ELG4177

Section

A

Supervisor name (if known)

J. Zhao

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD)

2026/10/22

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

2026/11/05

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: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

2

Expected Enrolment

50

Work Start Date

January 01, 2027

Work End Date

April 30, 2027

Total Work Hours

130

Hourly Rate

AE-RA-Tuteur / TA-RA-Tutor : $33.83 ou/or $53.31 (Sept. 2026 - Aug. 2027)

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

These rates do not include vacation pay nor statutory pay.

Method of Delivery

IN PERSON

Language of Work

Anglais | English

Requirements and Nature of Work

Nature of Work

To deliver tutorials. To direct lab sessions and provide help during those sessions. Assignment marking. Lab report marking. Quiz marking. Exam proctoring.

Minimum Requirements

Preference will be given to candidates who have worked as a TA for this course before and/or who have completed this course or its equivalent and its prerequisite(s) with a mark of A or better. Attend a TA workshop if necessary. Must be ready for an interview if considered for this position. If the responsibilities include DGD and/or TUT and/or LAB supervision or teaching, the applicant must be available for these. Good ability to deliver tutorials and direct laboratory sessions in English. Very good knowledge of Matlab and digital signal processing.

Please note that the teaching method will be delivered: in person.

NOTE: le nombre de postes et le nombre d'heures offertes sont tous deux assujettis aux inscriptions finales dans ce cours. Please note that the number of hours and positions offered may vary due to enrolments in that course.

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.

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