CUPE - WINTER 2027 - TA - ENG3170 A00

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

Job summary

University of Ottawa seeks a Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor for the course ENG3170 - Writing for Digital Media II. The position is based at the Main Campus and runs through the 2027 winter term.

The TA will support the instructor by running workshops, meeting with students, and assisting with grading and exam proctoring. Responsibilities include leading sessions, grading, and providing guidance to a designated group of students throughout the session.

Qualifications

• BA in English Literature required.
• Leads workshops, meets with students, assists in correction of tests, essays and exams, proctor exams.
• Hours and positions vary with enrollment.

Responsibilities

• Leads workshops and meets with students under the supervision of the professor.
• Assists in the correction of tests, essays and exams.
• Proctor exams.
• Responsible for a designated group of students for the full duration of the session.
• Exact hours and positions vary with enrollment.

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: Writing for Digital Media II

Course Code: ENG3170

Section: A00

Supervisor name (if known): Jennifer Baker

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:10
• Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students:30
• Correction - Notation / Grading:70
• 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.

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.

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.

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