CUPE TA - Winter 2027 - CMN-2160 D

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

Job summary

The University of Ottawa is seeking a Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor for CMN-2160 Theories of the Media at Main Campus. This in-person position will support a Winter 2027 course with a 45-hour workload across lectures, grading and student assistance.

Work runs January 1 to April 30, 2027, with hourly pay rates of CAD 33.83 for undergraduates and CAD 53.31 for graduates. Duties include attending lectures (in person/online) and student consultations.

Qualifications

• BA in Communication or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Correction, attending lectures in class and/or online, consulting in person and/or online with individual students, proctoring, and related duties.

Education

BA 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

CMN-2160

Section

D00

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)

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: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.

B.A in Communication or related discipline.

Teaching method

in person

Course schedule

Tue 02:30 - 03:50 & Fri 04:00 - 05:20

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.