CUPE - WINTER 2027 - TA - ENG2301 C00

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

Job summary

The University of Ottawa is seeking a Teaching Assistant for ENG2301, Introduction to Creative Writing, to work on the Main Campus during the 2027 Winter Term. The TA will lead workshops, meet with students, and assist in grading and exam corrections under the supervision of the course professor, Stephanie Kain.

This in-person TA position requires a BA in English Literature and offers structured hours across preparation, student contact, grading, and training.

Qualifications

• BA in English Literature is required.
• Undergraduate or graduate student status may affect pay rates.

Responsibilities

• Leads workshops under professor supervision.
• Meets with students and assists in correction of tests, essays and exams.
• Proctors exams as needed and provides guidance to students.

Education

BA in English Literature

Job description

Posting Reason: New Position

Location where work is to be performed: Main Campus

Session: 2027 Winter Semester | Trimestre d'hiver

Faculty: Faculté des arts / Faculty of Arts

Unit: Department of English_Students and Casuals

Job Classification: Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor (CUPE)

Posting Type: Cours précis / Specific course

Course Title: Introduction to Creative Writing

Course Code: ENG2301

Section: C00

Supervisor name (if known): Stephanie Kain

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/11/12

Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/11/26

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:20
• Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students:40
• Correction - Notation / Grading:50
• Surveillance / Proctoring:0
• Formation / Training:10
• Autre / Other:0

Number of positions: 1

Expected Enrolment: 50

Work Start Date: January 01, 2027

Work End Date: April 30, 2027

Total Work Hours: 120

Hourly Rate: AE-RA-Tuteur / TA-RA-Tutor : $31.89 ou/or $50.25 (2024-2025) 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

Requirements and Nature of Work: Under the supervision of the professor, leads workshops, meets with students, and assists in the correction of tests, essays and exams, proctor exams. The exact number of hours and positions will vary based on enrollment in the course.

BA in English Literature required.

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