CUPE - Winter 2027 - ECH 3310B (TA)

University of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Ottawa is hiring two teaching assistant positions for Current problems in International Human Rights (ECH 3310) at Main Campus for 2027 Winter. In-person delivery with two hour blocks on Tuesdays 2:30pm–5:20pm, Jan 11 to Apr 30, 130 total hours with two pay rates for undergrad and grad students.

Responsibilities include grading, discussion facilitation, exam corrections, meetings with the professor, and completing mandatory online training.

Qualifications

• Interest in Conflict Studies and Human Rights.
• Capacity to communicate clearly in English and French.
• Teaching assistant, group facilitation and/or grading experience are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Corrections of work and exams.
• Facilitating group discussions.
• Preparation and office.
• Meet with professor.
• Complete the online mandatory training sessions

Skills

Interest in Conflict Studies and Human

Bilingual English/French communication

TA/group facilitation/grading

Job description

Current problems in International Human Rights (ECH 3310)

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: Graduate School of Public and International Affairs_ST Job Classification: Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor (CUPE) Posting Type: Cours précis / Specific course Course Title: Current problems in International Human Rights Course Code: ECH 3310 Section: B Supervisor name (if known): Jan Volkel Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/10/26 Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/11/08 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:0 Correction - Notation / Grading:0 Surveillance / Proctoring:0 Formation / Training:0 Autre / Other:0 Number of positions: 2 Expected Enrolment: 78 Work Start Date: January 11, 2027 Work End Date: April 30, 2027 Total Work Hours: 130 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

NATURE OF WORK

• - Corrections of work and exams.
• - Facilitating group discussions.
• - Preparation and office.
• - Meet with professor.
• - Complete the online mandatory training sessions

MIN. QUALIFICATIONS

• - Interest in Conflict Studies and Human Rights;
• - Capacity to communicate clearly in English and French.
• - Teaching assistant, group facilitation and/or grading experience are an advantage.

COURSE SCHEDULE: Tuesday 2:30pm to 5:20pm METHOD: IN PERSON

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. 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.

The University of Ottawa is the largest bilingual (English-French) university in the world. Located at the heart of Canada’s capital, we have ready access to the great institutions of our country. Our advances in social sciences, health, engineering, science and the humanities make uOttawa a unique place to learn, grow and excel. The University of Ottawa aspires to employing a staff that fully represents the diversity of Canada's population. As a result, it is committed to employment equity principles and aims to provide an inclusive and barrier-free workplace. The University of Ottawa offers a generous pay and benefits package that includes a competitive salary, a defined benefit pension plan, group insurance coverage and an employee and family assistance program.