Cupe_TA_W27_MAT-1362d_120h

University of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Ottawa is seeking two Teaching Assistants for MAT-1362: Mathematical Reasoning and Proofs. Work is in person for the January–April 2027 window, with assigned sections D. Supervisors include Antoine Poirier.

Start: January 1, 2027; End: April 30, 2027. Courses run weekly, with 120 total work hours across responsibilities. Undergrad students are paid at the lower rate, grads at the higher rate; hours and rates are set per CUPE 2626.

Qualifications

• Student must have a minimum of 30 credits in mathematics and statistics.
• Strong understanding of the subjects to provide TA support.
• Ability to assist with grading, tutoring and student interaction.

Responsibilities

• Contact with students: approximately 50 hours.
• Grading/Notetation: approximately 70 hours.
• Proctoring during scheduled sessions and exams.

Skills

Mathematics background

Statistics background

Education

30+ credits in mathematics and statistics

Job description

Posting Reason

New Position

Location where work is to be performed

STEM

Session

2027 Winter Semester | Trimestre d'hiver

Faculty

Faculté des sciences / Faculty of Science

Unit

Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Students & Casuals

Job Classification

Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor (CUPE)

Posting Type

Cours précis / Specific course

Course Title

Mathematical Reasoning and Proofs

Course Code

MAT-1362

Section

D

Supervisor name (if known)

Antoine Poirier

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD)

2026/10/05

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

2026/10/31

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.

1. Recherche / Research:0
2. Préparation / Preparation:0
3. Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students:50
4. Correction - Notation / Grading:70
5. Surveillance / Proctoring:0
6. Formation / Training:0
7. Autre / Other:0

Number of positions

2

Expected Enrolment

102

Work Start Date

January 01, 2027

Work End Date

April 30, 2027

Total Work Hours

120

Hourly Rate

AE-RA-Tuteur / TA-RA-Tutor : $32.84 ou/or $51.75 (Sept. 2025 - Aug. 2026)

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

Student with a minimum of 30 credits in mathematics and statistics and strong understanding of the subjects to provide:

• TA 120H (50H TA + 70H CORR)
• DGD D01: Wednesdays from 8:30 am to 9:50 am
• DGD D02: Fridays from 4:00 pm to 5:20 pm

Priority will be given to the Graduate students in the Mathematics and Statistic Department.

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.