CUPE - S2027 - TA - PHY2323 - Electricity and Magnetism - DGD Tutorial/Grading & Correcting - 130h/65h

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

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension plan

Group insurance coverage

Employee and family assistance program

Job summary

University of Ottawa is seeking Teaching Assistants/Graders for PHY2323 (Electricity and Magnetism) on the Main Campus for Spring/Summer 2027.

Appointments are for undergraduate or graduate students at two pay levels: undergraduate at the lower rate and graduate at the higher rate. Work includes preparation, grading, student contact, and proctoring. All duties are online as described.

Qualifications

• Four years of university-level Physics or equivalent.
• Ability to interact with students and support lab activities.
• Strong organizational and grading skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in lectures and labs for PHY2323.
• Prepare course materials and grade assignments.
• Provide feedback to students and hold office hours.
• Proctor exams and monitor lab sessions.
• Coordinate with supervisor for course delivery.

Skills

Physics knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Student interaction

Education

Four years of university-level Physics

Job description

Posting Reason

New Position Location where work is to be performed: Main Campus Session: 2027 Spring/Summer Semester | Trimestre printemps/été Faculty: Faculté des sciences / Faculty of Science Unit: Department of Physics, Students & Casuals Job Classification: Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor (CUPE) Posting Type: Cours précis / Specific course Course Title: Electricity and Magnetism Course Code: PHY2323 Section: Supervisor name (if known): Reza Khanbabaie Shoub Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/10/05 Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/12/31

Description of tasks (hours)

Recherche / Research:0 Préparation / Preparation:24 Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students:28 Correction - Notation / Grading:68 Surveillance / Proctoring:4 Formation / Training:0 Autre / Other:4 Number of positions: 3 Expected Enrolment: tbd Work Start Date: mai 01, 2027 Work End Date: août 31, 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: online Language of Work: Anglais | English

Requirements and Nature of Work

Requirements (faculty): Completion of four (4) years of University level Physics or equivalent. TA: 130H Marking/Grading: Up to 68 hours of marking and grading. Contact with students: Up to 16 hours of DGD. Preparation.: Up to 24 hours of prep time / course material development. Contact with students: Up to 12 hours of office hours, helping students. Other Duties: 4 hours of proctoring of a final exam. Other Duties: Up to 6 hours of proctoring, course evaluation, preparing demos etc. TA: 65h Marking/Grading: Up to 17 hours of marking and grading. Contact with students: Up to 16 hours of DGD. Preparation: Up to 24 hours of prep time / course material development. Other Duties: 4 hours of proctoring of a final exam. Other Duties: Up to 4 hours of proctoring midterms, preparing demos etc.

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.

Additional Benefits

The University of Ottawa offers a generous pay and benefits package that includes a competitive salary, a defined benefit pension plan, group insurance coverage and an employee and family assistance program.

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University Background

The University of Ottawa is the largest bilingual (English-French) university in the world. Located at the heart of Canada’s capital, we have ready access to the great institutions of our country. Our advances in social sciences, health, engineering, science and the humanities make uOttawa a unique place to learn, grow and excel. The University of Ottawa aspires to employing a staff that fully represents the diversity of Canada's population. As a result, it is committed to employment equity principles and aims to provide an inclusive and barrier-free workplace.