CUPE - TA LIN3715 A - Hiver 2027

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

Job summary

The University of Ottawa is seeking a Teaching Assistant for the course Introduction à la sémantique (LIN3715) on Main Campus. The TA will assist in preparing and delivering weekly sessions in French, interacting with about thirty students, and supporting the instructor throughout the 2027 Winter term.

Responsibilities include prep, student contact, grading, and supervision. The position is paid hourly, with two pay rates depending on student status, and is governed by CUPE 2626 terms.

Qualifications

• Must hold a specialization in linguistics or equivalent.
• Ability to assist in course delivery and student interaction is required.
• Proficiency in French is required for work in this course.

Responsibilities

• Prepare course materials and session plans.
• Support the instructor and manage student inquiries.
• Grade assignments and provide timely feedback to students.
• Proctor exams when required.

Education

Specialization 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 à la sémantique

Course Code: LIN3715

Section: A

Supervisor name (if known): Emile James Khordoc

Description of tasks (hours)

• Recherche / Research: 0
• Préparation / Preparation: 34
• Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students: 26
• Correction - Notation / Grading: 40
• Surveillance / Proctoring: 0
• Formation / Training: 0
• Autre / Other: 0

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: Français | French

Requirements and Nature of Work

Détenir un diplôme de spécialisation en linguistique ou l'équivalent.

Additional Information and/or Comments

L'assistant est responsable, pour toute la session, d'un groupe d'une trentaine d'étudiants. La répartition des heures peut varier en fonction des besoins réels du cours. 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.

Work Start Date: January 01, 2027 Work End Date: April 30, 2027 Total Work Hours: 100

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