CUPE - Winter 2027 - TA - POL2107 - B00

University of Ottawa; Ottawa; A distancia; CAD 47.000 - 73.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

University of Ottawa is seeking a Teaching Assistant/Grader for POL2107 (Modern Political Thought I) for the Winter 2027 term. Position involves distance teaching, discussions with students, grading, and holding office hours under the CUPE 2626 agreement.

The course runs Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. with work starting January 11, 2027 and ending April 30, 2027. Applicants must be available on campus if requested and prepared to travel to the Ottawa campus as required.

Formación

• Official course description: Origins and development of political thought; study of principal themes of ancient/medieval thought; potential focus on Greek, Roman or non-Western ideas.
• Course schedule: Fridays 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and distance teaching.
• Nature of work: teaching assistance, discussion groups, marking, and office hours with deadlines set by supervisor.
• Priority given per CUPE collective agreement.

Responsabilidades

• Teaching assistance, discussion groups, marking of papers and exams, and office hours to meet with students.
• Coordinate with supervisor and attend lectures if requested.
• Adhere to deadlines and health measures as required.

Descripción del empleo

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 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: Modern Political Thought I

Course Code: POL2107

Section: B00

Supervisor & Dates

Supervisor name (if known): Professor Piers Eaton

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/10/19

Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/11/03

Tasks & Hours

Description 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: 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: 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 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.

Delivery, Language & Requirements

Method of Delivery: Distance teaching

Language of Work: Anglais | English

Requirements and Nature of Work: Official course description: Origins and development of political thought. Study of the principal themes of ancient and medieval political thought; brief discussion of nascent themes of modernity. Emphasis may be placed on Greek, Roman and/or non-Western thought.

Course schedule: Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Nature of work: Various responsibilities such as: teaching assistance, discussion groups, marking of papers and exams, and 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 articles18.5and18.6of theCUPE collective agreement. Please note that the teaching method will be delivered in the following format (distance teaching). It is possible that the teaching or work method will change due to health measures or other reasons. Students must be available to travel to the University of Ottawa campus in Ottawa at the request of their supervisor and/or the School.

Additional Information and Comments

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.

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