First-Year Physics Lab TA — In-Class Support

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

Job summary

The University of Ottawa is seeking teaching assistants/demonstrators for First Year Laboratories (PHY1XXX) at the Main Campus. Four positions are available for the 2027 Spring/Summer term, with duties including lab supervision, grading, and student assistance.

Work hours total 130 across Jan 2027–Aug 2027, with hourly rates of $33.83 (undergraduate) or $53.31 (graduate). Start May 1, 2027 and end August 31, 2027, in-class instruction.

Qualifications

• Completion of 3 years of university-level Physics or equivalent.
• Correction/Notation: 67 hours for marking/grading assignments, tests, midterms; Contact with students: 49 hours; Execution of lab demonstrations.
• Preparation: 10 hours for preparation of lab demonstrations.
• Other duties: 4 hours for proctoring final exam SCIXXXX.

Responsibilities

• Marking and grading assignments, tests, and midterms for First Year Laboratories.
• Interact with students and provide guidance during lab sessions.
• Prepare and set up lab demonstrations and materials for weekly labs.
• Proctor exams and other assessment activities as assigned by the faculty.

Job description

The University of Ottawa is seeking teaching assistants/demonstrators for First Year Laboratories (PHY1XXX) at the Main Campus. Four positions are available for the 2027 Spring/Summer term, with duties including lab supervision, grading, and student assistance.

Work hours total 130 across Jan 2027–Aug 2027, with hourly rates of $33.83 (undergraduate) or $53.31 (graduate). Start May 1, 2027 and end August 31, 2027, in-class instruction.