CUPE – Winter 2027 – TA – PHI2170-B00

University of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Ottawa's Department of Philosophy is seeking a Teaching Assistant for PHI2174 Ethics for the Winter 2027 term. The TA will attend lectures, assist with grading, consult with students, and proctor exams.

The role is on site at the Main Campus with two pay rates (undergraduate and graduate) and a total of 75 hours across January to April 2027. The position may include course preparation and other duties as negotiated with the supervising professor, with training obligations under

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification: Baccalaureate in Philosophy or related field.

Responsibilities

• Correction and grading of assignments and exams.
• Attending lectures in class and/or online.
• Consulting with individual students in person and/or online.
• Proctoring exams.
• Course preparation and planning.
• Other duties as assigned by supervising professor.

Education

Baccalaureate in Philosophy or related field

Job description

Posting Reason:New PositionLocation where work is to be performed:Main CampusSession:2027 Winter Semester | Trimestre d'hiverFaculty:Faculté des arts / Faculty of ArtsUnit:Department of Philosophy_Students and CasualsJob Classification:Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor (CUPE)Posting Type:Cours précis / Specific courseCourse Title:EthicsCourse Code:PHI2174Section:B00Supervisor name (if known):Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):2026/11/05Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD):2026/11/23Description 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:0Préparation / Preparation:0Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students:0Correction - Notation / Grading:0Surveillance / Proctoring:0Formation / Training:0Autre / Other:0Number of positions:1Expected Enrolment:95Work Start Date:January 01, 2027Work End Date:April 30, 2027Total Work Hours:75Hourly 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 of Delivery:EN PERSONNELanguage of Work:Anglais | EnglishRequirements 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.Minimum Qualifications: Baccalaureate in Philosophy or related field.The number of hours or positions may vary according to the enrollment.The posted hours could increased due to registration.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.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.