CUPE - W2027 - TA - PHY2361 - Modern Physics

University of Ottawa; Ottawa; Vor Ort; CAD 45.000 - 73.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

University of Ottawa is seeking two teaching assistants for the Modern Physics course PHY2361 at the Main Campus. You will assist with student contact, grading, and exam proctoring as part of the Department of Physics, Students & Casuals.

Work runs January 1, 2027 through April 30, 2027, with hourly rates of $33.83 (undergraduate) or $53.31 (graduate) depending on status. In-class delivery and English language instruction apply.

Qualifikationen

• Completion of four (4) years of University level Physics or equivalent.
• Graduate students paid at higher rate; undergraduates at lower rate.
• Mandatory training as required by university policy.

Aufgaben

• Marking/grading of assignments, tests, midterms (45 hours).
• Help students and provide office hours (10 hours).
• Proctor mid-terms (6 hours) and final exams as assigned.
• Perform additional tasks as negotiated with supervisor.

Kenntnisse

Contact with Students

Grading/Marking

Proctoring

Office hours support

Ausbildung

Four years of university-level Physics

Jobbeschreibung

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:

Modern Physics

Course Code:

PHY2361

Supervisor name (if known):

Prof. Piercy

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):

2026/10/05

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

2026/10/02

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 class

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 and office hours.
• 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 hiring process will be governed by the current CUPE 2626 collective agreement; you can click here to 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.