CUPE - Winter 2027 - TA - GEO1301

University of Ottawa; Ottawa; Presencial; CAD 44.000 - 54.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

University of Ottawa is hiring Teaching Assistants for GEO1301: Earth: Natural Disasters Explained. You will support lectures, tutorials, and exams; supervise in-class activities and assist with grading and student questions. This is a part-time CUPE position on main campus for the Winter 2027 term.

Applicants should have a B.Sc. in Earth or Environmental Sciences or related field and be able to contribute to a dynamic teaching team in English.

Formación

• B.Sc. Earth Sciences, environmental sciences or equivalent.
• Must have taken the course or have excellent knowledge of external and internal geological processes.
• Attend lectures of the course, participate in tutorials, and help correct quizzes and exams.
• Clearly state all related courses and work experience; must have capability for online presence.

Responsabilidades

• Attend lectures and tutorials, assist in grading quizzes and exams.
• Provide support to students and maintain contact with students.
• Proctor exams and assist with course administration.

Conocimientos

Grading support

Tutorial assistance

Student communication

Online presence

Educación

B.Sc. Earth Sciences / Environmental Sciences

Herramientas

Computer

Internet

Microphone

Webcam

Descripción del empleo

Posting Reason

New Position

Location where work is to be performed

Main Campus

Session

2027 Winter Semester | Trimestre d'hiver

Faculty

Faculté des sciences / Faculty of Science

Unit

Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Students & Casuals

Job Classification

Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor (CUPE)

Posting Type

Cours précis / Specific course

Course Title

Earth: Natural Disasters Explained

Course Code

GEO1301

Section

Supervisor name (if known)

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD)

2026/10/05

Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD)

2026/10/20

Description of tasks (hours)

• Recherche / Research:0
• Préparation / Preparation:1
• Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students:20
• Correction - Notation / Grading:90
• Surveillance / Proctoring:4
• Formation / Training:15
• Autre / Other:0

Number of positions

4

Expected Enrolment

200

Work Start Date

January 01, 2027

Work End Date

April 30, 2027

Total Work Hours

130

Hourly Rate

Correcteur / Corrector : $32.39 ou/or $38.86 (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

Anglais | English

Requirements and Nature of Work

B.Sc. Earth Sciences, environmental sciences or equivalent; the candidate must either have taken the course in the past or have an excellent knowledge of external and internal geological processes; attend the lectures of the course; participate in tutorial sessions and help to correct quizzes and exams. Please clearly state all courses and work experience directly related to position.Must have capability for online presence. Will be required to have access to a computer, the internet, a microphone and a webcam.

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; 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.

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