CUPE - Winter 2027 - TA - PHI2387-A00

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

Job summary

University of Ottawa is seeking a Teaching Assistant for the Philosophy of the Enlightenment course (PHI2387) at the Main Campus. The TA will assist with grading, in-person and online lectures, and student consultations, contributing to an engaging learning environment.

Positions start January 1, 2027 and run through April 30, 2027. The total hours are 66 with two pay rates depending on student level (undergraduate and graduate). The work is in person at the Main Campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in philosophy or related field required.
• Current teaching assistant roles or experience supporting undergraduate students is a plus.
• Hours and number of positions may vary with enrolment and course demand.

Responsibilities

• Correcting and grading assignments and exams.
• Attending lectures in class and/or online.
• Consulting with individual students in person and/or online.
• Proctoring exams and monitoring during assessments.
• Other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Education

Baccalaureate in Philosophy or related field

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 Philosophy_Students and Casuals

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

Posting Type: Cours précis / Specific course

Course Title: Philosophy of the Enlightenment

Course Code: PHI2387

Section: A00

Supervisor name (if known):

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

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

Description of tasks (hours):

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: 1

Expected Enrolment: 90

Work Start Date: January 01, 2027

Work End Date: April 30, 2027

Total Work Hours: 66

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 of Delivery: IN PERSON

Language of Work: Anglais | English

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.

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.