CUPE - Winter 2027 - TA - SCS2160 - B00

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

Job summary

University of Ottawa is seeking two in-person Teaching Assistants for the Winter 2027 term for the Social Sciences and Changing Societies course (SCS2160). The role includes leading discussion groups, grading papers and exams, and holding office hours to assist students at the Main Campus.

The TA position requires available hours across the term, willingness to travel to campus as needed, and adherence to course schedules and deadlines set by the supervisor. The work is conducted in English.

Qualifications

• Previous TA/TA-grade experience in university courses.
• Ability to manage grading and feedback within deadlines.
• Provide office hours and student support for course inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Lead discussion groups and assist in lectures.
• Mark papers and exams with timely feedback.
• Hold regular office hours to meet with students.
• Proctor exams and supervise assessment activities.
• Meet deadlines set by supervisor and attend lectures as requested.

Skills

TA experience

Grading

Student support

In-person teaching

Tools

Course management system

Exam proctoring tools

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 Sociological and Anthropological Studies_ST Job Classification: Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor (CUPE) Posting Type: Cours précis / Specific course Course Title: Social Sciences and Changing Societies Course Code: SCS2160 Section: B00 Supervisor name (if known): Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/10/28 Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/11/12

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: 2 Expected Enrolment: 225 Work Start Date: janvier 01, 2027 Work End Date: avril 30, 2027 Total Work Hours: 117

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:

Nature of Work: Various responsibilities such as: discussion groups, marking of papers and exams, office hours to meet with students, and proctor at exams. The student must meet the deadlines set by the supervisor and attend lectures if requested to do so. Also note that the course will be in person. The school expects all assistants to be available to physically travel to campus to successfully complete all their tasks. Teaching method might incur changes due to health measures or other reasons. You must also meet the language requirement of the course.

Qualifications:

Priority will be given to candidates in accordance with articles 18.5 and 18.6. Course attendance: Some professors expect that their TAs attend classes. Therefore, it is important to verify the course schedule of the courses you are applying for to avoid any time conflicts.

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. 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. 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.