CUPE - Winter 2027 - COR - POL2101 - D00

University of Ottawa; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Ottawa is seeking a Corrector (CUPE) for the 2027 Winter Semester to support the course Introduction to Canadian Politics (POL2101). The work is delivered via distance teaching, with the possibility of occasional campus travel.

Hourly pay ranges from undergraduate to graduate rates, and successful candidates must meet CUPE terms. Base tasks include grading papers and exams, with strict deadlines set by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Official course description: Foundations of the Canadian political space.
• Nature of work: Marking of papers and exams; ability to meet supervisor deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Grading of papers and exams.
• Meet deadlines set by the supervisor.
• Travel to campus may be requested by supervisor or School.

Job description

Job Details

• Location where work is to be performed: Main Campus
• Session: 2027 Winter Semester | Trimestre d’hiver
• Faculty: Faculté des sciences sociales / Faculty of Social Sciences
• Unit: School of Political Studies_ST
• Job Classification: Corrector (CUPE)
• Posting Type: Cours précis / Specific course
• Course Title: Introduction to Canadian Politics
• Course Code: POL2101
• Section: D00
• Supervisor name (if known): Professor Tamara Kotar
• Date Posted: 2026/10/19
• Applications must be received BEFORE: 2026/11/03
• Number of positions: 5
• Expected Enrolment: 225
• Work Start Date: January 11, 2027
• Work End Date: April 30, 2027
• Total Work Hours: 70

Compensation

• Hourly Rate: $32.39 (Undergraduate) / $38.86 (Graduate) (Sept. 2026 - Aug. 2027)
• These rates do not include vacation pay nor statutory pay.

Method and Language

• Method of Delivery: Distance teaching
• Language of Work: Anglais | English

Description of tasks (hours)

• Recherche / Research: 0
• Préparation / Preparation: 0
• Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students: 0
• Correction - Notation / Grading: 70
• Surveillance / Proctoring: 0
• Formation / Training: 0
• Autre / Other: 0

Requirements and Nature of Work

Official course description: Foundations of the Canadian political space. Constitution, parliamentary government, federalism. Political parties and elections. Overview of political forces (classes, groups, movements).

Nature of work: Marking of papers and exams. The student must meet the deadlines set by the supervisor.

Requirements

Priority will be given to candidates in accordance with articles 18.5 and 18.6 of the CUPE collective agreement.

Please note that the teaching method will be delivered in the following format (distance teaching).

It is possible that the teaching or work method will change due to health measures or other reasons.

Students must be available to travel to the University of Ottawa campus in Ottawa at the request of their supervisor and/or the School.

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.

Diversity and Inclusion

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 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.

Benefits

• competitive salary
• defined benefit pension plan
• group insurance coverage
• employee and family assistance program