CUPE - Winter 2027 - TA - POL2101 - D00

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Defined benefit pension plan

Group insurance coverage

Employee and family assistance program

Job summary

University of Ottawa is seeking a part-time Teaching Assistant for the course POL2101: Introduction to Canadian Politics. The role involves teaching assistance, discussion groups, marking papers and exams, and office hours for students.

Course is delivered primarily by distance teaching at the Main Campus in Ottawa. The position supports English-language instruction with a schedule that includes Monday and Wednesday evenings, and compensation is hourly with two rates for undergraduate and

Qualifications

• Teaching experience in higher education or tutoring.
• Experience coordinating or leading discussion groups is desirable.
• Experience marking papers/exams and providing feedback.

Responsibilities

• Providing teaching assistance for POL2101, including discussion groups and Q&A sessions.
• Marking papers and exams to deadlines set by the supervisor.
• Holding office hours to meet with students.
• Assisting with course delivery via distance teaching as needed.

Skills

Teaching

Discussion groups

Assessment/Grading

Office hours

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 sciences sociales / Faculty of Social Sciences Unit: School of Political Studies_ST Job Classification: Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor (CUPE) Posting Type: Cours précis / Specific course Course Title: Introduction to Canadian Politics Course Code: POL2101 Section: D00 Supervisor name (if known): Professor Tamara Kot

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/10/19. Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/11/03

Number of positions: 1. Expected Enrolment: 225. Work Start Date: January 11, 2027. Work End Date: April 30, 2027. Total Work Hours: 60. 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: Distance teaching. Language of Work: Anglais | English. Requirements and Nature of Work: Official course description: Foundations of the Canadian political space. Constitution, parliamentary government, federalism. Political parties and elections. Overview of political forces (classes, groups, movements). Course schedule: Monday and Wednesday: 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Responsibilities

• teaching assistance
• discussion groups
• marking of papers and exams
• office hours to meet with students

The student must meet the deadlines set by the supervisor and attend lectures if requested to do so.

Requirements

Priority will be given to candidates in accordance with articles 18.5 and 18.6 of the CUPE collective agreement.

Students must be available to travel to the University of Ottawa campus in Ottawa at the request of their supervisor and/or the School.

Allocation of hours to be determined with your supervisor.

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.

The University of Ottawa is the largest bilingual (English-French) university in the world. Located at the heart of Canada’s capital, we have ready access to the great institutions of our country. Our advances in social sciences, health, engineering, science and the humanities make uOttawa a unique place to learn, grow and excel.

The University of Ottawa aspires to employing a staff that fully represents the diversity of Canada's population. As a result, it is committed to employment equity principles and aims to provide an inclusive and barrier-free workplace.

Benefits

• competitive salary
• defined benefit pension plan
• group insurance coverage
• employee and family assistance program