CUPE - W2027 - PHY3355 - Statistical Thermodynamics

University of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Ottawa's Department of Physics, Students & Casuals invites applications for two Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor positions for PHY3355 Statistical Thermodynamics at the Main Campus. The work is conducted in person during the 2027 Winter Semester.

Two positions available, hourly rates of $33.83 for undergraduate and $53.31 for graduate students, totaling 65 hours across grading, student support and exam proctoring. Start date January 1, 2027; end date April 30, 2027.

Qualifications

• Completion of four years of university-level Physics or equivalent.
• Experience in grading, tutoring, and helping students.
• Ability to supervise exams and manage in-class activities.

Responsibilities

• Marking and grading of assignments, tests, and midterms.
• Helping students with problem solving and questions.
• Proctoring mid-term and final exams as assigned by the faculty.
• Collaborating with the supervising professor to allocate hours.

Skills

Physics knowledge

Grading & tutoring

Exam proctoring

Education

Four years of university-level Physics or equivalent

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 sciences / Faculty of Science

Unit:
Department of Physics, Students & Casuals

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

Posting Type:
Cours précis / Specific course

Course Title:
Statistical Thermodynamics

Course Code:
PHY3355

Section:

Supervisor name (if known):

Prof. Harden

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):
2026/10/05

Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD):
2026/10/24

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:10

Correction - Notation / Grading:45

Surveillance / Proctoring:4

Formation / Training:0

Autre / Other:6

Number of positions:
2

Expected Enrolment:
TBD

Work Start Date:
janvier 01, 2027

Work End Date:
avril 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:

Requirements (faculty): Completion of four (4) years of University level Physics or equivalent.

• - 45 hours: Marking/grading of assignments, tests, midterm(s);
• - 10 hours: Helping students with problem solving.
• - 6 hours: Proctoring mid-term (s), other tasks.
• - 4 hours. Proctoring final exam SCIXXXX. Assigned by the faculty.

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 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.

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