TA (CUPE) - MIA5150 C - Winter 2027

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

Job summary

University of Ottawa seeks a part-time Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor for the course MIA5150: Topics in Interdisciplinary Artificial Intelligence. Work is based at the Main Campus and involves assisting students in tutorials and labs, grading, and proctoring under the supervision of Arya Rahgozar.

Applicants should have completed an equivalent graduate course in Generative AI with high marks, strong Python skills, and experience with modern AI frameworks.

Qualifications

• Completed an equivalent graduate-level course in Generative AI and LLMs with a grade of A or higher.
• Strong understanding of Generative AI, LLMs, transformers, prompt engineering, RAG, fine-tuning, and multimodal AI.

Responsibilities

• Support students during tutorials, labs, and office hours.
• Assist with grading and assessment within the course.
• Assist with proctoring and course-related supervision.
• Perform other tasks as negotiated with the supervising professor.

Skills

Python

Generative AI

LLMs

Tutorial support

Education

Graduate-level Generative AI coursework

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Hugging Face

LangChain

Vector 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: Topics in Interdisciplinary Artificial Intelligence

Course Code: MIA5150

Section: C

Supervisor name (if known): Arya Rahgozar

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/10/28

Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/11/13

Description 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 :0
• Préparation / Preparation :0
• Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students :55
• Correction - Notation / Grading :45
• Surveillance / Proctoring :5
• Formation / Training :0
• Autre / Other :2

Number of positions: 1

Expected Enrolment: 45

Work Start Date: janvier 04, 2027

Work End Date: avril 30, 2027

Total Work Hours: 97.5

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

Completed an equivalent graduate-level course in Generative AI and LLMs (or a closely related course) with a grade of A or higher.

Strong understanding of Generative AI and LLM concepts, including Transformers, prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), fine-tuning, and multimodal AI.

Proficiency in Python and experience with modern AI/ML frameworks and tools (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, Hugging Face, LangChain, and vector databases) Familiarity with LLM APIs and deployment frameworks Excellent communication with the ability to effectively support students during tutorials, labs, and office hours

Assets

• Previous teaching assistant experience
• Familiarity with agentic AI concepts and multi-agent frameworks
• Relevant industry experience developing or applying Generative AI or LLM-based applications

Additional Information and/or Comments

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.

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