CUPE - W2027 - TA - PHY4346 - General Relativity

University of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 3,029,000 - 4,773,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Ottawa is seeking two Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor positions for PHY4140 General Relativity. Work runs from January 1, 2027 to April 30, 2027, with in-person delivery on Main Campus and a total of 65 hours.

The typical hourly rates are $33.83 for undergraduate students and $53.31 for graduate students, with vacation and statutory pay not included. Language of work is English.

Qualifications

• Completion of four (4) years of University level Physics or equivalent.
• Hours allocated: 45 hours for grading, 10 hours for helping students, 6 hours for proctoring mid-terms, 4 hours for proctoring final exam/other tasks.

Responsibilities

• Contact with students for problem solving.
• Grading/marking assignments and tests.
• Proctoring mid-term exams and assisting with exams.
• Proctoring final exam and other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Physics knowledge

Student support

Grading

Proctoring

Education

Four years of University level Physics

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: General Relativity
• Course Code: PHY4140
• Section:
• Supervisor name (if known): Prof. L. Chen
• Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/10/05
• Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/10/24

Description of tasks (hours):

• 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 (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 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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