CUPE - W2027 - TA - PHY1112 - Introduction to Computational Physics

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

Job summary

University of Ottawa on the Main Campus invites applications for two Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor positions for PHY1112 Introduction to Computational Physics. Work is scheduled during the 2027 Winter Semester from January to April, with a total of 65 hours and in-class delivery.

Pay rates are CAD 33.83–53.31 per hour, depending on status (undergraduate vs graduate). The role involves student contact, grading, lab supervision, and proctoring exams, with workload arranged with

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in physics or equivalent.
• Marking/grading of assignments, tests, midterm(s): 41 hours.
• Helping students in computer lab: 18 hours.
• Proctoring mid-term: 2 hours.
• Proctoring final exam SCIXXXX. Assigned by the faculty: 4 hours.

Responsibilities

• Contact with students in the computer lab.
• Grading assignments, tests and midterms.
• Proctoring exams and supporting in-class activities.

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:

Introduction to Computational Physics

Course Code:

PHY1112

Supervisor name (if known):

Prof. Czischek

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):

2026/10/05

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 CLASS

Language of Work:

Anglais | English

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:18
• Correction - Notation / Grading:41
• Surveillance / Proctoring:4
• Formation / Training:0
• Autre / Other:2

Requirements and Nature of Work:

Requirements (faculty):

Minimum of 3 years in physics or equivalent.

Marking/grading of assignments, tests, midterm(s): 41 hours.

Helping students in computer lab: 18 hours.

Proctoring mid-term: 2 hours.

Proctoring final exam SCIXXXX. Assigned by the faculty: 4 hours.

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.

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.

We welcome applications from qualified Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and LGBTQIA2S+ persons.

Hiring Process:

The hiring process will be governed by the current CUPE 2626 collective agreement; you can click here to find out more.