CUPE - Winter 2027 - ESP1992 B - TA (TLB)

uOttawa | Carrières - Careers; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 73,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Defined benefit pension plan

Group insurance coverage

Employee and family assistance program

Job summary

The University of Ottawa is seeking five casual teaching assistants for the Winter 2027 session to support Elementary Spanish I on the Main Campus. Work will be in person, with a total of 78 hours across January–April 2027.

Undergraduate students will be paid CAD 33.83 per hour and graduate students CAD 53.31 per hour; rates exclude vacation and statutory pay. Responsibilities include preparation, student contact, grading, proctoring, and training.

Qualifications

• BA in Hispanic studies or equivalent; excellent Spanish language skills and didactics of ELE.
• Bilingual (French-English).
• Experience teaching Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Prepare course materials and deliver in-person instruction.
• Hold student contact hours and assist with course activities.
• Grade assignments and provide feedback.
• Supervise exams and proctor assessments.
• Participate in training and development activities.
• Assist with other duties as needed.

Skills

Spanish fluency

Bilingual (French-English)

Education

B.A. in Hispanic studies or equivalent

Job description

Location and Session

Location where work is to be performed: Main Campus Session: 2027 Winter Semester | Trimestre d'hiver

Faculty and Unit

Faculty: Faculté des arts / Faculty of Arts Unit: Department of Modern Languages and Literatures_Students and Casuals

Course Details

Course Title: Elementary Spanish I / Cours élémentaire d'espagnol I

Course Code: Course ESP1992

Section: B

Supervisor name (if known): LUIS ABANTO

Job Dates

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/11/09

Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/11/23

Description of tasks (hours)

• Recherche / Research:0
• Préparation / Preparation:10
• Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students:30
• Correction - Notation / Grading:12
• Surveillance / Proctoring:3
• Formation / Training:3
• Autre / Other:20

Additional Staffing Details

Number of positions: 5

Expected Enrolment: 25

Work Start Date: January 01, 2027

Work End Date: April 30, 2027

Total Work Hours: 78

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: Autre (selon la description du cours) | Other (per the course description)

Requirements and Nature of Work

B.A. en études hispaniques ou équivalent. Excellente maitrise de l’espagnol comme langue étrangère (grammaire ELE A1/A2, culture et littérature des pays hispanophones, rédaction, didactique ELE). Bilingue (Francais-Anglais). Expérience dans l’enseignement de l’espagnol. / B.A. in Hispanic studies or equivalent. Excellent skills in Spanish as a foreign language (ELE grammar A1/ A2, culture and literature of Hispanic countries, composition, and Didactics of ELE). Bilingual (French-English). Experience in the teaching of Spanish.

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.

Benefits

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.

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