CUPE - Winter 2027 - TA - POL2104 - D00

University of Ottawa; United States; Remote; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Ottawa seeks a Teaching Assistant for the POL2104 course operating in a distance-teaching mode. The role involves assisting with course delivery, leading discussion groups, and supporting students throughout the term.

Work starts January 11, 2027 and ends April 30, 2027. The position is CUPE 2626 and pays hourly at two rates depending on student level, with travel to Ottawa campus possible if required by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Priority given per CUPE collective agreement articles 18.5 and 18.6.
• Delivery will be by distance teaching.
• May require travel to University of Ottawa campus in Ottawa upon supervisor/request.

Responsibilities

• Assist in POL2104 course delivery
• Lead discussion groups with students
• Grade papers and exams
• Provide office hours to meet with students

Skills

Teaching assistance

Student support

Grading

Office hours

Job description

Posting Reason:

New Position

Location where work is to be performed:

Main Campus

Session:

2027 Winter Semester | Trimestre d’hiver

Faculty:

Faculté des sciences sociales / Faculty of Social Sciences

Unit:

School of Political Studies_ST

Job Classification:

Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor (CUPE)

Posting Type:

Cours précis / Specific course

Course Title:

Introduction to Comparative Politics

Course Code:

POL2104

Section:

D00

Supervisor name (if known):

Professor Tyler Attwood

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):

2026/10/19

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

2026/11/03

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:0

Correction - Notation / Grading:0

Surveillance / Proctoring:0

Formation / Training:0

Autre / Other:0

Number of positions:

1

Expected Enrolment:

173

Work Start Date:

January 11, 2027

Work End Date:

April 30, 2027

Total Work Hours:

60

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:

Distance teaching

Language of Work:

Anglais | English

Requirements and Nature of Work:

Official course description:

Introduction to the comparative study of political phenomena within states, in various historical, cultural and institutional contexts. Methods, theoretical frameworks, typologies and concepts commonly used in the comparative study of political phenomena.

Course schedule:

Tuesday: 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Thursday: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Nature of work:

Various responsibilities such as: teaching assistance, discussion groups, marking of papers and exams, and office hours to meet with students. The student must meet the deadlines set by the supervisor and attend lectures if requested to do so.

Requirements:

Priority will be given to candidates in accordance with articles 18.5 and 18.6 of the CUPE collective agreement.

Please note that the teaching method will be delivered in the following format (distance teaching). It is possible that the teaching or work method will change due to health measures or other reasons.

Students must be available to travel to the University of Ottawa campus in Ottawa at the request of their supervisor and/or the School.

Additional Information and/or Comments:

Allocation of hours to be determined with your supervisor

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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