CUPE - Winter2027 - 8191 - SECTION D

uOttawa | Carrières - Careers; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Ottawa's Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering is seeking a Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor for CHG 8191 Microalgal Biotechnology for the 2027 Winter semester. The position is based on the Main Campus in Ottawa and involves in-person instruction, proctoring, marking, and supporting students in group discussions and project work.

Hours total 130 across the term; pay rates are CAD 33.83 to 53.31 per hour depending on student status.

Qualifications

• Course-specific experience: biotechnology and biochemical engineering
• Experience in literature review, group discussion facilitation and evaluation
• Ability to conduct tutorials and evaluate project reports

Responsibilities

• Proctor exams and supervise in-person sessions
• Assist with grading and feedback on student work
• Support students during tutorials and group activities

Skills

Group discussion facilitation

Tutorial and project reports eval

Oral presentation

Assignments assistance

Education

B.A. Sc. in Chemical Engineering or equivalent CHG8191D

Job description

Posting Reason: New Position

Location where work is to be performed: Main Campus

Session: 2027 Winter Semester | Trimestre d'hiver Faculty: Faculté de génie / Faculty of Engineering

Unit: Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering_ST

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

Posting Type: Cours précis / Specific course

Course Title: Microalgal Biotechnology

Course Code: CHG 8191

Section: D

Supervisor name (if known):

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/11/03

Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/11/18

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:3

Formation / Training:0

Autre / Other:0

Number of positions: 1

Expected Enrolment: 26

Work Start Date: January 01, 2027

Work End Date: April 30, 2027

Total Work Hours: 130

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: Job Description

Mandatory Requirements (HR): 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.

Requirements (Faculty) : B.A. Sc. in Chemical Engineering or equivalent CHG8191D

Subject-matter expertise: Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering

Technical skills: group discussion facilitation, tutorial on and evaluation of project reports, oral presentation, and assignments

Course-specific experience: experiences in literature review, group-discussion facilitating, evaluation of project reports and oral presentation,

Comments: Please note that the teaching method will be on the main campus for the Winter session. The course delivery may change (to online or to bimodal) depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts. Other TA positions may become available if number of registrations justifies it. Note: The method of instruction for this course will be delivered in person. This assignment will take place on campus in Ottawa from January 1st to April 30, 2027, with no exceptions. Any deviation will only be considered in the event of an emergency and must receive prior approval from the department.

CUPE Posting Note: The number of positions and the number of hours offered are subject to the final enrolment in the course and may vary accordingly.

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; you can click here to find out more. 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. Start by filtering by Full/Part-time Then filter by Job Type: Academic Term for Part-Time Professor positions Academic Regular for Full-Time Professor positions For Canada Research Chair positions, filter the Academic Regular results by the Job Profile filter for “CRC” Admin Regular or Admin Term for all administrative and support positions, including management and senior leadership roles Student for TA/RA positions and other part-time positions available to students Then filter by Job Category or by Faculty/Service

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