TA (CUPE) - DTI5310 W - Winter 2027

University of Ottawa; Ottawa; Presencial; CAD 47.000 - 73.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

University of Ottawa invites applications for a Teaching Assistant/ Demonstrator/Lab Monitor (CUPE) for the course Ethics for Design, AI, and Robotics. Work is at Main Campus in the 2027 winter session, with 65 total hours over the term, and two pay scales for undergrads and grads.

Eligibility includes courses in ethics/philosophy with strong academic writing skills, and proficiency in Teams/Brightspace. Interviews may be required; training per CUPE 2626 applies.

Formación

• Completion of CSI5139/CSI5137/GNG5126/EBC6300/GNG5310 (3 cr.) or graduate philosophy/ethics courses with grade A.
• Experience in academic research and writing at the graduate level.
• Strong knowledge of literature search techniques and reference management software.
• Competent using Microsoft Teams, Brightspace or equivalent online platforms.

Responsabilidades

• Contact with Students: 30 hours
• Grading / Correction: 30 hours
• Proctoring: 5 hours
• Surveillance / Exam supervision (if assigned): 0 hours

Conocimientos

Contact with Students

Grading

Proctoring

Research & Writing

Educación

CSI5139/CSI5137/GNG5126/ EBC6300/ GNG5310/ DTI5310 (3 cr.)

Graduate-level philosophy/ethics courses (A)

Herramientas

Microsoft Teams

Brightspace

Reference management software

Descripción del empleo

Ethics for Design, AI, and Robotics – Teaching Assistant / Demonstrator / Lab Monitor (CUPE)

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: School of Engineering Design and Teaching Innovation

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

Course Title: Ethics for Design, AI, and Robotics

Course Code: DTI5310/IAI5130/SYS5295

Section: Supervisor name (if known): TBD

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/10/27

Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/11/12

• Recherche / Research :0
• Pérparation / Preparation :0
• Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students :30
• Correction - Notation / Grading :30
• Surveillance / Proctoring :5
• Formation / Training :0
• Autre / Other :0

Number of positions: 1

Expected Enrolment: 30

Work Start Date: janvier 04, 2027

Work End Date: avril 30, 2027

Total Work Hours: 65

Hourly Rate: AE-RA-Tuteur / TA-RA-Tutor : $33.83 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: na

Language of Work: Anglais | English

Requirements and Nature of Work: Preference will be given to candidates who:

• have completed one of CSI5139, CSI5137, GNG5126, EBC6300, GNG5310 and DTI5310 (3 cr.), OR one or more university graduate level philosophy or ethics courses (or equivalent) with a minimum grade of A in those courses;
• are experienced in the process of academic research and writing at the graduate level;
• have strong knowledge of literature search techniques in academic databases, and in the use of reference management software;
• are competent and comfortable using Microsoft Teams, Brightspace or equivalent online meeting/learning platforms.

Applicant must be ready for an interview if considered for this position. If the responsibilities include DGD and/or TUT and/or LAB supervision or teaching, the applicant must be available for all of these.

Optional Background & Qualifications: Ideally, the applicant would also have published in peer-reviewed conference proceedings or journals.

Additional Information and/or Comments: Proctoring mi-term and final exam (if necessary) 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 is the largest bilingual (English-French) university in the world. Located at the heart of Canada’s capital, we have ready access to the great institutions of our country. Our advances in social sciences, health, engineering, science and the humanities make uOttawa a unique place to learn, grow and excel. The University of Ottawa aspires to employing a staff that fully represents the diversity of Canada's population. As a result, it is committed to employment equity principles and aims to provide an inclusive and barrier-free workplace. 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.