CUPE - Winter 2027 - COR - POL3144 - A00

University of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Defined benefit pension plan

Group insurance coverage

Employee and family assistance program

Job summary

University of Ottawa is seeking two Correctors (CUPE) for the Winter 2027 term to mark papers and exams for POL3144: Comparative Politics: Africa. Positions run on the Main Campus, with a start of January 11, 2027 and end date of April 30, 2027.

There are two slots: 70 hours and 35 hours. The language of work is English; travel to campus is required upon supervisor request. Rates vary for undergraduates and graduates.

Qualifications

• Official course description: comparative study of political processes and institutions in Africa.
• National and regional particularities.

Responsibilities

• Marking of papers and exams.
• Meet deadlines set by the supervisor.
• Two positions: 70 hours and 35 hours.

Skills

English

Job description

Job Details

Posting Reason: New Position 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: Comparative Politics: Africa Course Code: POL3144 Section: A00 Supervisor name (if known): Professor Terhemba Ambe-Uva Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/10/19 Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/11/03

Employment Details

Number of positions: 2 Expected Enrolment: 88 Work Start Date: January 11, 2027 Work End Date: April 30, 2027 Total Work Hours: 70 Hourly Rate: Correcteur / Corrector : $32.39 or $38.86 (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.

• Research: 0 hours
• Preparation: 0 hours
• Contact with Students: 0 hours
• Correction - Notation / Grading: 70 hours
• Surveillance / Proctoring: 0 hours
• Formation / Training: 0 hours
• Other: 0 hours

Responsibilities

Requirements and Nature of Work: Official course description: Comparative study of political processes and institutions and their relationship with culture and society in different African countries. National and/or regional particularities.

Nature of work: Marking of papers and exams. The student must meet the deadlines set by the supervisor. 2 positions one of 70 hours one of 35 hours.

Additional Information

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

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.

The hiring process will be governed by the current CUPE 2626 collective agreement.

Diversity & 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 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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Group insurance coverage
• Employee and family assistance program