CUPE TA - Winter 2027 - CMN-2160 B

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

Job summary

The University of Ottawa is hiring a Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor for the course Theories of the Media (CMN2160) on a specific course basis. Work is performed on the Main Campus, with in-person delivery and English language instruction during the 2027 Winter Semester (Jan 1 to Apr 30, 2027).

The position, identified as CUPE, involves grading, lecturing support, and student contact under the supervision of Philippe Gauthier, with work schedule including Wednesday 4:00–5:20 PM and

Qualifications

• Requires B.A in Communication or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Correcting; attending lectures in class and/or online; consulting with individual students; proctoring exams; other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communication or related discipline

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 Communication_Students and Casuals

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

Posting Type: Cours précis / Specific course

Course Title: Theories of the Media

Course Code: CMN2160

Section: B00

Supervisor name (if known): Philippe Gauthier

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

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

Description of tasks (hours):

• 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: 1

Expected Enrolment: 90

Work Start Date: January 01, 2027

Work End Date: April 30, 2027

Total Work Hours: 45

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:

As per Article 4.3.1, includes combination of duties including but not limited to: correcting; attending lectures in class and/or online; consulting in person and/or online with individual students; proctoring, and; so on.

Exigences/Requirement: B.A in Communication or related discipline.

Teaching method: in person

Course schedule: Wed 04:00 - 05:20 & Fri 02:30 - 03:50

Other comments

The number of hours or position may vary according to the enrollment.

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.