TA (CUPE) - MIA6160 A - Winter 2027

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

Job summary

University of Ottawa is hiring a Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor for the course Cyber Security Strategy, Architecture and Governance (MIA6160) at the Main Campus. Work spans January to April 2027, with duties including student contact, grading, and proctoring.

Applicants should have completed the course(s) with an A, and bring cybersecurity knowledge, strong communication skills, and prior TA experience if possible. Salary is hourly per graduate/undergraduate status.

Qualifications

• Passed MIA6160/DTI6160/DTI6170/EBC6170 or equivalent graduate cybersecurity courses with a minimum grade A.
• Coursework or research in cyber security business strategy and frameworks.
• Excellent communication skills to engage with students.

Responsibilities

• Assist in course delivery and student support.
• Contact with students: 50 hours.
• Grading and notation: 70 hours.
• Proctoring: 5 hours.
• Other: 5 hours.
• Research or preparation as negotiated with supervisor.

Skills

Communication

Cybersecurity knowledge

Teaching assistance

Student engagement

Education

Graduate-level cybersecurity coursework

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

Cyber Security Strategy, Architecture and Governance

Course Code

MIA6160

Section

A

Supervisor name (if known)

Umar Ruhi

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 :50
• Correction - Notation / Grading :70
• Surveillance / Proctoring :5
• Formation / Training :0
• Autre / Other :5

Number of positions

1

Expected Enrolment

60

Work Start Date

janvier 04, 2027

Work End Date

avril 30, 2027

Total Work Hours

130

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

Passed MIA6160/DTI6160/DTI6170/EBC6170 OR other equivalent graduate level cyber security course(s) with a minimum grade of A in these course(s).

Coursework or research background in cyber security business strategy; cyber security frameworks; cyber security technologies; cyber security data analysis.

Excellent communication skills to effectively engagewith students.

Past TA experience in Cyber Security related courses is preferred.

Professional background or industry certifications in cyber security would be considered an asset.

Short-listed candidates may be asked to complete a test and/or interview with the professor to qualify for this position.

Additional Information and/or Comments

AllUniversityof Ottawa employeesare required under provincial law to successfully complete all mandatory legislated training offeredbythe University.The listof training requirements may be modified by provincial law.If youare invited to continue the selection process, pleasenotifyusof any particular adaptive measures you mightrequire.We mayconsult 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 hiringprocesswillbegovernedbythecurrentCUPE 2626 collective agreement;youcanclickheretofindoutmore.

The University of Ottawa embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Weare 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. Whileallqualifiedpersonsare invitedtoapply,wewelcome applicationsfrom 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 workingwith applicants with disabilities requesting accommodation during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes. Applicants with disabilities may contactthe academic unit to communicate the accommodationneed.

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