TA (CUPE) - DTI7101 TS - WINTER 2027

University of Ottawa; Canada; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Ottawa is seeking a Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor (CUPE) for the 2027 Winter Semester at the Main Campus. The role supports the course DTI7101 with tasks including student contact, grading, proctoring, and workshop supervision.

Candidates should have graduate-level research/writing experience, strong literature search skills, and be proficient with reference management software; interview readiness is required if selected.

Qualifications

• Experience in academic research and writing at the graduate level.
• Strong knowledge of literature search techniques and reference management.
• Must be ready for an interview if considered for this position.
• Completed EBC7100 (3 cr.) or EBC7101 (1.5 cr.) + EBC7102 (1.5 cr.) with minimum A grade.

Responsibilities

• Contact with students and grading duties as listed in hours.
• Proctoring exams and supporting course delivery.
• Prepare and coordinate TA activities and workshop sessions.

Skills

Academic research

Literature search

Reference management software

Interview readiness

Education

EBC7100 (3 cr.)

EBC7101 (1.5 cr.)

EBC7102 (1.5 cr.)

Tools

Academic databases

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

School of Engineering Design and Teaching Innovation_ST

Job Classification

Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor (CUPE)

Posting Type

Cours précis / Specific course

Course Title

Research Workshop in Digital Transf. and Innovation

Course Code

DTI7101

Supervisor name (if known)

Maria Nieto-Taborda

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD)

2026/10/27

Application deadline (YYYY/MM/DD)

2026/11/12

Description of tasks (hours)

Research: 0
Preparation: 0
Contact with Students: 13
Grading: 14
Proctoring: 5
Training: 0
Other: 0

Number of positions:

1

Expected Enrolment:

30

Work Start Date:

janvier 04, 2027

Work End Date:

avril 30, 2027

Total Work Hours:

32.5

Hourly Rate:

AE-RA-Tutor / 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:

na

Language of Work:

Anglais | English

Requirements and Nature of Work:

Preference will be given to candidates who:

• have completed EBC7100 (3 cr.) OR the combination of EBC7101 (1.5 cr.) and EBC7102 (1.5 cr.) with a minimum grade of A in these courses
• be 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. Attend a TA workshop if necessary. 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 these.

Optional Background & Qualifications:

Ideally, the applicant would also have published in peer-reviewed conference proceedings or journals.

Additional Information and/or Comments:

Proctoring mid-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; 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.