TA (CUPE) - DTI7101 TS - WINTER 2027

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

Job summary

The University of Ottawa is seeking a Teaching Assistant for the Winter 2027 term to support the course Research Workshop in Digital Transformation and Innovation (DTI7101) at Main Campus. This TA role involves assisting with research tasks, exam proctoring, grading, student contact, and preparation of course materials.

Preference will be given to candidates who have completed required EBC7100/EBC7101/EBC7102 coursework with top grades and who show strong literature search and reference

Qualifications

• Candidates who have completed EBC7100 (3 cr.) or EBC7101 (1.5 cr.) and EBC7102 (1.5 cr.) with a minimum grade A.
• Experience in academic research and writing at the graduate level.
• Strong knowledge of literature search techniques and reference management software.

Responsibilities

• Recherche / Research: contribute to scholarly inquiry and material gathering.
• Préparation / Preparation: assist in preparing course materials and workflows.
• Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students: support learning and student engagement.
• Correction - Notation / Grading: assist in grading and feedback processes.
• Surveillance / Proctoring: monitor exams as needed.
• Formation / Training: participate in TA workshops if required.

Skills

Research experience

Literature search skills

Reference management software

Tools

EndNote

Zotero

Job description

Posting Reason:New PositionLocation where work is to be performed:Main CampusSession:2027 Winter Semester | Trimestre d'hiverFaculty:Faculté de génie / Faculty of EngineeringUnit:School of Engineering Design and Teaching Innovation_STJob Classification:Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor (CUPE)Posting Type:Cours précis / Specific courseCourse Title:Research Workshop in Digital Transf. and InnovationCourse Code:DTI7101Section:Supervisor name (if known):Maria Nieto-TabordaDate Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):2026/10/27Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD):2026/11/12Description 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 :0Préparation / Preparation :0Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students :13Correction - Notation / Grading :14Surveillance / Proctoring :5Formation / Training :0Autre / Other :0Number of positions:1Expected Enrolment:30Work Start Date:janvier 04, 2027Work End Date:avril 30, 2027Total Work Hours:32.5Hourly 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:naLanguage of Work:Anglais | EnglishRequirements and Nature of Work:Preference will be given to candidates who: 1) 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 2) be experienced in the process of academic research and writing at the graduate level 3) 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.