CUPE - WINTER 2027 - TA - ENG2303 A00

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

Job summary

University of Ottawa is hiring a Teaching Assistant for ENG2303, Introduction to Writing Prose Fiction, from January 2027 to April 2027. Position is 120 total hours, paid hourly, with undergraduate and graduate rate differences.

Under supervision of the professor, you will lead workshops, meet with students, and assist in correcting tests and exams. The work is in person at Main Campus, with flexible hours based on enrollment.

Qualifications

• Leads workshops under supervision and meets with students.
• Assists in correction of tests, essays and exams.
• Proctors exams and supports course administration as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead TA workshops under supervision.
• Meet with students and provide feedback on assignments.
• Proctor exams and assist in grading.

Skills

Workshop facilitation

Student interaction

Grading/Feedback

English proficiency

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 Writing Prose Fiction

Course Code: ENG2303

Section: A00

Supervisor name (if known): Suyi Okungbowa

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

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

Description of tasks (hours):

• Recherche / Research:0
• Préparation / Preparation:5
• Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students:35
• Correction - Notation / Grading:65
• Surveillance / Proctoring:0
• Formation / Training:0
• Autre / Other:15

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.

BAin English Literature required.

Additional Information and/or Comments:

Kindly note that the Teaching Assistant is responsible for a designated group of students for the full duration of the session.

The distribution of hours may vary during the session, depending on the actual needs of the course.

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.

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The hiring process will be governed by the current CUPE 2626 collective agreement; you can click here to find out more.

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