CUPE - TA LIN2310 B - Winter 2027

uOttawa | Carrières - Careers; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Ottawa is seeking two Teaching Assistants for LIN2310 Introduction to Syntax at the Main Campus. The roles will support a 2027 Winter term course, with in-person delivery on campus and a focus on student interaction and assessment.

Responsibilities include preparation, student contact, grading, and other tasks negotiated with the supervising professor. Applicants must have an undergraduate honours degree in Linguistics or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Must hold an undergraduate Honours degree in Linguistics or the equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Prepare course materials and assist the supervising professor prior to class.
• Provide direct contact with students and assist with course-related inquiries.
• Grade assignments and exams for the LIN2310 course.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Research

Preparation

Contact with Students

Grading

Other

Education

Undergraduate Honours degree in Linguistics

Job description

Posting Reason: New Position

Location where work is to be performed: Main Campus

Session: 2027 Winter Semester | Trimestre d'hiver

Faculty: Faculté des arts / Faculty of Arts

Unit: Department of Linguistics_Students and Casuals

Job Classification: Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor (CUPE)

Posting Type: Cours précis / Specific course

Course Title: Introduction to Syntax

Course Code: LIN2310

Section: B

Supervisor name (if known): Gustavo Beritognolo

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/11/09

Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/11/23

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:13
• Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students:26
• Correction - Notation / Grading:58
• Surveillance / Proctoring:0
• Formation / Training:0
• Autre / Other:3

Number of positions: 2

Expected Enrolment: 97

Work Start Date: January 01, 2027

Work End Date: April 30, 2027

Total Work Hours: 100

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: Must hold an undergraduate Honours degree in Linguistics or the equivalent.

Additional Information and/or Comments: The distribution of hours may vary depending on the actual needs of the course. 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.

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. Explore Our Benefits