CUPE-W2027-BIO1x41- BIO2133-CRS TA - Exam hand back -65h

University of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Ottawa is seeking a part-time Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator for the Department of Biology, Students & Casuals. The role involves assisting in a genetics course, supporting lectures, and helping with grading and exam sessions on a bilingual basis.

Applicants should have completed at least one genetics course and be proficient in R, able to assist students during lectures (6 sessions of 1.5 hours each on Monday afternoons). The position runs January 1 to April 30, 2027.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be bilingual and have completed at least one Genetics course.
• Proficient in R and comfortable assisting students during lectures.
• Available for long periods to hand back exam and/or host exam consultation sessions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with lectures and discussions for the genetics course.
• Grade/assist with exams and provide feedback to students.
• Support students during lectures and during exam sessions as required.

Skills

Bilingual

R programming

Education

Completed Genetics course

Tools

R

Job description

Posting Reason

New Position

Location where work is to be performed

Main Campus

Session

Faculty

Unit

Department of Biology, Students & Casuals

Job Classification

Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor (CUPE)

Posting Type

Course Title

Course Code

Section

Supervisor name (if known)

Date Posted

2026/10/05

Applications must be received BEFORE

2026/10/23

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: 3

Expected Enrolment:

Work Start Date: January 01, 2027

Work End Date: April 30, 2027

Total Work Hours: 0

Hourly Rate:

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 presence

Language of Work:

Requirements and Nature of Work

Candidate must be bilingual and have completed at least one Genetics course and must be proficient the basic functions in R and comfortable assisting students in this environment during lectures (6 sessions of 1.5 hours each, on Monday afternoon). Candidate must be available for long periods of time to hand back exam and/or host exam consultation sessions.

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 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.