CUPE - W2027 - TA - PHY1124 - Fundamentals of Physics for Engineers - DGD Tutorial/Grading & Correcting - 130h/65h

University of Ottawa; Ottawa; Sur place; CAD 43 000 - 69 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

University of Ottawa is hiring Teaching Assistants for the course Fundamentals of Physics for Engineers (PHY1124) at Main Campus. Three positions are available for the Winter 2027 term, with a total workload of around 130 hours across preparation, student contact, grading and exam proctoring.

Undergraduate students are paid at the lower rate and graduate students at the higher rate; the work is delivered in-class in English on a full/part-time CUPE basis, with rates listed accordingly.

Qualifications

• Completion of 3 years of University level Physics or equivalent.

Responsabilités

• Preparation time: up to 24 hours for course material development.
• Contact with students: up to 16 hours of direct interaction / DGD.
• Grading and marking: up to 68 hours of grading.
• Proctoring: final exam proctoring up to 4 hours; additional proctoring as needed.

Formation

3 years of University level Physics or equivalent

Description du poste

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: Fundamentals of Physics for Engineers

Course Code: PHY1124

Supervisor name (if known): Professor Hawrylak

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

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

Number of positions: 3

Expected Enrolment: tbd

Work Start Date: janvier 01, 2027

Work End Date: avril 30, 2027

Total Work Hours: 130

Hourly Rate: AE-RA-Tuteur / TA-RA-Tutor : $31.89 ou/or $50.25 (2024-2025)

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)

• Recherche / Research:0
• Préparation / Preparation:24
• Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students:28
• Correction - Notation / Grading:68
• Surveillance / Proctoring:4
• Formation / Training:0
• Autre / Other:6

Requirements and Nature of Work

Requirements (Faculty): Completion of 3 years of University level Physics or equivalent.

• TA: 130h
• Marking/Grading: Up to 68 hours of marking and grading.
• Contact with students: Up to 16 hours of DGD.
• Preparation: Up to 24 hours of prep time / course material development.
• Contact with students: Up to 12 hours of office hours, helping students
• Other Duties: 4 hours of proctoring of a final exam.
• Please note: the proctoring of a final exam will be assigned by the Faculty of Science.
• Other Duties: Up to 6 hours of proctoring, course evaluation, preparing demos etc.
• TA: 65h
• Marking/Grading: Up to 17 hours of marking and grading.
• Contact with students: Up to 16 hours of DGD.
• Preparation: Up to 24 hours of prep time / course material development.
• Other Duties: 4 hours of proctoring of a final exam.
• Please note: the proctoring of a final exam will be assigned by the Faculty of Science.
• Other Duties: Up to 4 hours of proctoring midterms, preparing demos etc.

Please note that some streamlining of duties (for example having all marking and no DGDs) and the accommodation of varying schedules (including trips) might be possible but cannot be guaranteed and based on mutual agreement with the group.

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.

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