TA (CUPE) - DTO5310 C - Winter 2027

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

Job summary

The University of Ottawa is seeking a Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor for the course “Ethics for Design, AI and Robotics” (DTO5310) at Main Campus during the 2027 Winter Semester. Work includes student contact, grading, and proctoring under supervision, with a total of 97.5 hours over Jan 4, 2027 to Apr 30, 2027.

Under CUPE terms, undergraduate students are paid at the lower rate and graduate students at the higher rate. Language of work is English.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have solid understanding of ethical issues in technology and design, familiarity with AI and robotics, and strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Applicants must be ready for an interview if considered for this position.

Responsibilities

• Contact with Students.
• Grading and notation of student work.
• Proctoring exams.
• Other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Contact with Students

Grading

Proctoring

Other

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: Ethics for Design, AI and Robotics

Course Code: DTO5310

Section: C

Supervisor name (if known): Channarong Intahchomphoo

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

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

Tasks and Hours

• Recherche / Research :0
• Préparation / Preparation :0
• Contact with Students :40
• Correction - Notation / Grading :45
• Surveillance / Proctoring :5
• Formation / Training :0
• Autre / Other :7

Number of positions: 1

Expected Enrolment: 40

Work Start Date: janvier 04, 2027

Work End Date: avril 30, 2027

Total Work Hours: 97.5

Compensation

Hourly 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: na

Language of Work: Anglais | English

Requirements and Nature of Work

• Priority will be given to students who have completed the course (DTO5310) or equivalent (DTI5310, IAI5310, or GNG5310) with an A or A+ grade.
• Applicants must have a solid understanding of ethical issues in technology and design, familiarity with AI and robotics, and strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Applicants must be competent and comfortable using zoom and Brightspace.
• Applicant must be ready for an interview if considered for this position.

Additional Information

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
• An employee and family assistance program