CUPE - TA - Winter2027 - TA - BCH4932F

University of Ottawa; Ottawa; Presencial; CAD 47.000 - 74.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

University of Ottawa seeks teaching assistants for the Biochemistry Seminar - Infection and Immunity Seminar (BCH4932) at the Main Campus. Ten positions available for Winter 2027. Duties include tutorials, student support, grading, and exam proctoring under the supervision of Francois-Xavier Campbell-Valois.

Work starts January 1, 2027 and ends April 30, 2027, in person, with hourly pay rates for undergraduate and graduate students and strict safety requirements.

Formación

• Minimum B. Sc. in Biochemistry or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of Whimis and Occupational Health and Safety workshops.
• Experience in assisting/teaching undergraduates is an asset.

Responsabilidades

• Preparing and giving tutorials to students.
• Answering students' questions during tutorials.
• Grading and assessing student work.
• Proctoring and supervising exams as needed.

Conocimientos

Tutoring

Public speaking

Grading

Proctoring

Educación

B. Sc. in Biochemistry

Descripción del empleo

Posting Reason:

New Position

Location where work is to be performed:

Main Campus

Session:

2027 Winter Semester | Trimestre d’hiver

Faculty:

Faculté des sciences / Faculty of Science

Unit:

Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences, Students & Casuals

Job Classification:

Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor (CUPE)

Posting Type:

Cours précis / Specific course

Course Title:

Biochemistry Seminar - Infection and Immunity Seminar

Course Code:

BCH4932

Section:

F

Supervisor name (if known):

Francois-Xavier Campbell-Valois

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):

2026/10/05

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

2026/10/20

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:19

Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students:4

Correction - Notation / Grading:38

Surveillance / Proctoring:4

Formation / Training:0

Autre / Other:0

Number of positions:

10

Expected Enrolment:

135

Work Start Date:

January 01, 2027

Work End Date:

April 30, 2027

Total Work Hours:

65

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:

Nature of Work

Preparing and giving tutorials, answering students’ questions.

Minimum Qualifications

B. Sc. in Biochemistry or their equivalents.

Successful completion of Whimis and Occupational Health and Safety workshops

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.