CUPE - Winter 2027 - ECH3370A (TA)

uOttawa | Carrières - Careers; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Ottawa is seeking two teaching assistants for the African Great Lakes course (ECH 3370) for the 2027 Winter Semester. The work is in-person on Main Campus with 130 total hours from January 11 to April 30, 2027, and delivery is in English.

Undergraduate assistants are paid at the lower rate of CAD 33.83/hour and graduate assistants at CAD 53.31/hour, excluding vacation and statutory pay. Applications due 2026-11-08.

Qualifications

• Interest in Conflict Studies and Human Rights.
• Teaching assistant, group facilitation and/or grading experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Correct papers and exams
• Facilitate group discussions
• Schedule office hours to meet with students
• Proctor exams
• Meet with the professor

Skills

Interest in Conflict Studies

Human Rights

Job description

Position Details

Course Title: African Great Lakes

Course Code: ECH 3370

Section: A

Faculty: Faculté des sciences sociales / Faculty of Social Sciences

Unit: Graduate School of Public and International Affairs_ST

Posting Reason: New Position

Location where work is to be performed: Main Campus

Session: 2027 Winter Semester | Trimestre d'hiver

Hours & Compensation

Total Work Hours: 130

Work Start Date: January 11, 2027

Work End Date: April 30, 2027

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

Number of Positions: 2

Expected Enrolment: 67

Applications must be received BEFORE: 2026/11/08

Responsibilities

• Correct papers and exams


• Facilitate group discussions


• Schedule office hours to meet with students


• Proctor exams


• Meet with the professor

Qualifications

• Interest in Conflict Studies and Human Rights


• Teaching assistant, group facilitation and/or grading experience are an advantage

Course Schedule

TUESDAY 8:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.

Attendance: Most of the professors expect their assistants to attend their classes. It is therefore important to check the timetable of the courses you wish to apply for, to avoid scheduling conflicts.

Background and Culture

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

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.