CUPE: Winter 2027 - Teaching Assistant - ESL 160 W200: uOttawa English Experience Program

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

Job summary

The University of Ottawa is seeking a Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor (CUPE) for the uOttawa English Experience Course (ESL 160) at Main Campus. The role supports lesson delivery, group work, and language instruction to second-language learners.

Work dates run February 22 to March 26, 2027, with a total of 50 hours. Undergraduate students are paid at the lower rate; graduates at the higher rate. In-person delivery and a strong command of English are essential.

Qualifications

• Assist in delivering lessons from a teacher-provided framework.
• Attend group meetings and report class activities.
• Capable of explaining English verbs, sentence structure, and academic vocabulary to second-language learners.
• Previous ESL training and classroom experience is an asset.
• Excellent command of the English language.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and delivery of lessons from a framework provided by teachers.
• Attend group meetings and report on class activities.
• Capacity to facilitate group work using a student-centered, task-based learning approach and to explain the English verb system, sentence structure, and academic vocabulary to second language learners.

Skills

English language teaching

Group work facilitation

Classroom support

Tools

Multimedia tools

Job description

Job Overview

Position: Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor (CUPE) for the uOttawa English Experience Course.

Course Information

• Course Title: uOttawa English Experience
• Course Code: ESL 160
• Section: W200
• Faculty: Faculté des arts / Faculty of Arts
• Unit: Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute_Students and Casuals

Location & Dates

• Location: Main Campus
• Number of positions: 1
• Expected Enrolment: 25
• Work Start Date: February 22, 2027
• Work End Date: March 26, 2027
• Program Dates: February 22 - March 26, 2027
• Work Hours: 50 total
• Hourly Rate: AE-RA-Tuteur / TA-RA-Tutor : $31.89 ou/or $50.25 (2024-2025)
• Method of Delivery: in person
• Language of Work: Anglais | English
• Application Deadline: 2026/11/10 (Applications must be received before)

Schedule

• Monday: 2:30PM - 4:00PM
• Tuesday: 2:30PM - 4:00PM
• Thursday: 2:30PM - 4:00PM
• Friday: 2:30PM - 4:00PM

Responsibilities & Requirements

• Assist in the preparation and delivery of lessons from a framework provided by teachers.
• Attend group meetings and report on class activities.
• Capacity to facilitate group work using a student-centered, task-based learning approach and to explain the English verb system, sentence structure, and academic vocabulary to second language learners.
• Previous ESL training and classroom experience is an asset.
• Classroom multimedia experience is an asset.
• Excellent command of the English language.
• Interview may be required.

Other Information

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. All University of Ottawa employees are required under provincial law to successfully complete all mandatory legislated training offered by the University. The hiring process will be governed by the current CUPE 2626 collective agreement. The University of Ottawa embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is passionate about our people, committed to employment equity and fostering 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 and will work 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.

Benefits

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.