CUPE: Winter 2027 - Teaching Assistant - ESL 140 W200

University of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Ottawa is seeking a part-time Teaching Assistant for ESL 140 (Academic Bridging in English) to support in-person instruction on the Main Campus. Work includes preparation, student contact, and assisting with grading and supervision for the W200 section.

The role requires a Master’s degree in ESL or related field, plus two years of ESL teaching experience at the college/university level and TESL certification. Schedule features Mon & Fri 2:30–4:00 PM.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in second language teaching, TESL or related discipline.
• Two years of experience teaching ESL at the college/university level.
• TESL Certification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Prepare course materials and activities for ESL 140.
• Interact with students and provide guidance during class sessions.
• Deliver in-person instruction for the W200 section and assist with assessments.

Skills

Team-teaching

ESL teaching experience

Education

Master's degree in second language teaching/TESL

Two years ESL teaching experience at college/university level

TESL Certification or equivalent

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: Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute_Students and Casuals

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

Posting Type: Cours précis / Specific course

Course Title: Academic Bridging in English

Course Code: ESL 140

Section: W200

Supervisor name (if known):

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/10/09

Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/11/10

Description of tasks (hours):

• Recherche / Research:0
• Préparation / Preparation:24
• Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students:36
• Correction - Notation / Grading:0
• Surveillance / Proctoring:0
• Formation / Training:0
• Autre / Other:0

Number of positions: 1

Expected Enrolment: 25

Work Start Date: January 12, 2027

Work End Date: April 16, 2027

Total Work Hours: 60

Hourly Rate: AE-RA-Tuteur / TA-RA-Tutor : $31.89 ou/or $50.25 (2024-2025) 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:

An acceptable level of education/experience could be viewed as being equiv. to the educational required and/or demonstrated experience. If you are invited to continue the selection process, please notify us of any adaptive measures you might require. Information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence. Employees are required under provincial law to success. complete all mandatory legislated training. The list of training may be modified by provincial law.

• Master's degree in second language teaching, TESL or related discipline.
• Two years of experience teaching ESL at the college/university level.
• Previous experience teaching this course or an equivalent ESL course.
• Experience with team-teaching.
• TESL Certification or equivalent.

Please note: This course is offered exclusively on the University of Ottawa campus and requires in-person instruction. Professors teaching the same section mutually agree upon teaching schedules. In circumstances of limited sections on offer and/or conflicting schedules among professors, the unit reserves the right to select professor teaching days for a given section. Schedule: Mon & Fri 2:30 – 4:00 PM

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;

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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