Organic Chemistry I TA - In-Person Grading & Support

University of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Ottawa is seeking teaching assistant/renumeration for Organic Chemistry I (CHM1321) at the Main Campus. In-person instruction will run during the 2027 Winter Semester, with emphasis on grading, tutoring, and exam support.

Position involves preparing materials, proctoring assessments, and assisting approximately 10 sections with a projected enrolment of ~402. Work runs Jan 1 to Apr 30, 2027, paid hourly at $33.83 undergraduate rate or $53.31 graduate rate.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have 1 full year of general chemistry and 1 full year of organic chemistry.
• CHM 2120/2123 or equivalents required.
• All non-chemistry graduate students must write a qualifying test.
• WHMIS and OH&S training completed.

Responsibilities

• Mark assignments, midterms, and final exams.
• Provide in-person or online distance learning support.
• Assist students and communicate feedback to improve understanding.

Skills

General chemistry

Organic chemistry

WHMIS

OH&S

Test qualification

Education

Chemistry coursework completed (1 year general + 1 year organic)

Job description

University of Ottawa is seeking teaching assistant/renumeration for Organic Chemistry I (CHM1321) at the Main Campus. In-person instruction will run during the 2027 Winter Semester, with emphasis on grading, tutoring, and exam support.

Position involves preparing materials, proctoring assessments, and assisting approximately 10 sections with a projected enrolment of ~402. Work runs Jan 1 to Apr 30, 2027, paid hourly at $33.83 undergraduate rate or $53.31 graduate rate.