CUPE – Winter 2027 – HIS3397-A00

University of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Ottawa is seeking a Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor to support History courses at the Main Campus. The role includes attending lectures, assisting students, proctoring, grading homework, essays, and tests, with duties negotiated with the supervising professor.

This in-person position is paid hourly, with undergraduate and graduate students paid at different rates. Start date January 1, 2027, end date April 30, 2027; course times include Mon 13:00-14:20 and Wed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in History or related field.
• Experience grading and supporting university-level coursework.
• Ability to communicate clearly with students and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Attend lectures in person or online as required.
• Assist with grading homework, essays and tests.
• Proctor exams and monitor classroom activities.
• Consult with students in person or online to provide guidance.
• Support the instructor with course delivery and student engagement.

Skills

Grading

Student support

In-person instruction

Communication

Education

Baccalaureate in History or related field

Job description

Posting Reason:New PositionLocation where work is to be performed:Main CampusSession:Faculty:Unit:Department of History_Students and CasualsJob Classification:Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor (CUPE)Posting Type:Course Title:Course Code:Section:Supervisor name (if known):Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):2026/11/09Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD):2026/11/23Description 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:Work Start Date:January 01, 2027Work End Date:April 30, 2027Total Work Hours:0Hourly Rate: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 PersonLanguage of Work:Requirements and Nature of Work:As per Article 4.3.1, includes combination of duties including but not limited to: correcting; attending lectures in class and/or online; consulting in person and/or online with individual students; proctoring, and; so on.Supports the teacher by grading homework, essays, and tests. Please note that this course is in person.Minimum Qualifications: Baccalaureate in History or related field.The number of hours or positions may vary according to the enrollment.Course times: Mo 13:00 - 14:20 , We 11:30 - 12:50Delivery Mode: in PersonAdditional 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.