CUPE - Winter 2027 - DVM3140 A00

University of Ottawa Heart Institute; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Ottawa is seeking a Teaching Assistant for DVM3140 International Development Funding. The position is on the Main Campus with in-person delivery during Winter 2027. Duties include facilitating discussions, grading, student consultations, and proctoring exams as part of CUPE 2626 terms.

Undergraduate and graduate students may be eligible with a pay rate of $31.89 to $50.25 CAD per hour, depending on classification. Availability to attend on-campus sessions is required.

Qualifications

• Experience as a teaching assistant or related support role is preferred.
• Ability to facilitate small group discussions and student interactions.
• Experience in grading assignments and exams is an asset.
• Strong command of English for effective communication with students.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting lectures and discussion sections for DVM3140.
• Mark papers and exams and provide timely feedback to students.
• Hold office hours and consult with students to support learning.
• Proctor exams and help with course logistics as needed.

Skills

Teaching assistant experience

Group facilitation

Grading experience

Clear English communication

Job description

Posting Reason:New PositionLocation where work is to be performed:Main CampusSession:2027 Winter Semester | Trimestre d'hiverFaculty:Faculté des sciences sociales / Faculty of Social SciencesUnit:School of International Development and Global Studies_STJob Classification:Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor (CUPE)Posting Type:Cours précis / Specific courseCourse Title:International Development FundingCourse Code:DVM3140Section:A00Supervisor name (if known):TBDDate Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):2026/10/26Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD):2026/11/11Description 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:0Préparation / Preparation:0Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students:0Correction - Notation / Grading:0Surveillance / Proctoring:0Formation / Training:0Autre / Other:0Number of positions:1Expected Enrolment:74Work Start Date:janvier 01, 2027Work End Date:avril 30, 2027Total Work Hours:117Hourly Rate:AE-RA-Tuteur / TA-RA-Tutor : $31.89 ou/or $50.25 (2024-2025)The academic year starts on September 1 and ends on August 31.Undergraduate students will be paid at the lower rate; while graduate students will be paid at the higher rate.These rates do not included vacation pay nor statutory pay.These rates will be applied until a new collective agreement is ratified. Retro will be paid after the ratification.Language of Work:Anglais | EnglishRequirements and Nature of Work:DVM 3140 International Development Funding (3 units)Economic and political analysis of the main domestic and international sources and mechanisms of development funding: taxation, capital markets, aid, remittances, and philanthropy. Overview of recent innovations such as microfinance, blended finance, crowdfunding, as well as transfer of illicit flows and capital flight.Course Component: LecturePrerequisites: ECO 1102, ECO 1104, DVM 2105, DVM 2106.Schedule: Monday: 13:00 - 14:20 and Wednesday: 11:30 - 12:50*** Please also note that courses for the Winter 2027 semester will be offered in person. ***Nature of work: Teaching assistant duties include, but are not limited to a combination of tasks such as facilitating discussions, marking papers and exams, personal consultation with students, proctoring, etc.Qualifications: Candidates must have an interest in International Development and Globalization, and the capacity to communicate clearly in English. Teaching assistant, group facilitation and/or grading experience is an advantage.The School expects all assistants to be available to physically show up on campus in order to successfully complete all their tasks. The mode of teaching may change for health or other reasons.Some professors expect their assistants to attend class. It is therefore important to check the timetable of the courses you wish to apply for, to avoid scheduling conflicts.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.