CUPE – Winter 2027 – TA – PHI1101-J00

uOttawa | Carrières - Careers; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Ottawa is seeking two Teaching Assistants for the course Reasoning and Critical Thinking (PHI1101) at the Main Campus for the 2027 Winter Semester. The position involves in-person support, grading, and student consultation under the supervision of the philosophy department.

Work spans January 01, 2027 to April 30, 2027, totaling 116.25 hours, with pay at the CUPE rates of $33.83 or $53.31 per hour; undergraduate students paid at the lower rate and graduate students at the

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification is a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field.

Responsibilities

• Correcting and grading assignments and exams.
• Attending lectures in class and/or online.
• Consulting with students in person and/or online.
• Proctoring exams and monitoring student activities.
• Assisting with course administration as needed.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field

Job description

Posting Details

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 Philosophy_Students and Casuals

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

Posting Type: Cours précis / Specific course

Course Details

Course Title: Reasoning and Critical Thinking

Course Code: PHI1101

Section: J00

Supervisor name (if known):

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/11/05

Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/11/23

Task Allocation

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

Number of positions: 2

Expected Enrolment: 200

Schedule

Work Start Date: January 01, 2027

Work End Date: April 30, 2027

Total Work Hours: 116.25

Compensation

Hourly Rate: AE-RA-Tuteur / TA-RA-Tutor : $33.83 ou/or $53.31 (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 & Language

Method of Delivery: In person

Language of Work: Anglais | English

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Baccalaureate in Philosophy or related field.

The number of hours or positions may vary according to the enrollment.

Additional Information

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.

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.

Benefits

The University of Ottawa offers a generous pay and benefits package that includes a competitive salary, a defined benefit pension plan, group insurance coverage and an employee and family assistance program.