CUPE: Winter - Teaching Assistant - ESL 105 W100

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

Job summary

The University of Ottawa is seeking a part-time Teaching Assistant to support the ESL 105 course at Main Campus during the 2027 Winter Semester. You will assist in preparing and delivering lessons, facilitate group activities, and report on class progress under supervision.

Responsibilities include attendance, grading support, and using IT resources to aid learning. Strong English language skills are essential; prior ESL training or classroom experience is an asset.

Qualifications

• Assist in preparation and delivery of ESL lessons.
• Attend group meetings and report on class activities.
• Strong English language skills; ESL training and classroom experience are assets.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and delivery of ESL lessons from a teacher-provided framework.
• Attend group meetings and report on class activities.
• Support in grading and feedback as required.
• Possess a strong command of English and effective classroom communication.

Skills

Group work facilitation

English fluency

ESL training

Classroom multimedia experience

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 Entry in English Course Code: ESL 105 Section: W100 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): 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:52 Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students:78 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: 130 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: Nature of work: Assist in the preparation and delivery of lessons from a framework provided by teachers. Attend group meetings and report on class activities. Course description: Integrated four-skills (listening, reading, speaking and writing); includes grammar review, vocabulary development, study skills, use of IT resources, learning strategies and intercultural competence; approach is student-centered, interactive, and task based; emphasis is on formative evaluation.

Schedule: Mon & Fri: 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM & Tues 2:30 PM – 5:20 PM

• Capacity to facilitate group work through 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.

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 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.