CUPE - Winter 2027 - TA - CML1107
About the role
Posting Reason:
New Position
Location where work is to be performed:
Main Campus
Session:
2027 Winter Semester | Trimestre d'hiver
Faculty:
Section de Common Law / Common Law Section
Unit:
Common Law_ST
Job Classification:
Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor (CUPE)
Posting Type:
Général / General
Course Title:
Torts
Course Code:
CML1107
Section:
Supervisor name (if known):
Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):
2026/05/07
Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD):
2026/05/23
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:0Préparation / Preparation:0Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students:0Correction - Notation / Grading:0Surveillance / Proctoring:0Formation / Training:0Autre / Other:0
Number of positions:
1
Expected Enrolment:
n/a
Work Start Date:
février 01, 2027
Work End Date:
avril 29, 2027
Total Work Hours:
40
Hourly Rate:
AE-RA-Tuteur / TA-RA-Tutor : $31.89 ou/or $50.25 (2024-2025)
The academic year starts on September 1 and ends on August 31.
Undergraduate students will be paid at the lower rate; while graduate students will be paid at the higher rate.
These rates do not included vacation pay nor statutory pay.
These rates will be applied until a new collective agreement is ratified. Retro will be paid after the ratification.
Language of Work:
Anglais | English
Requirements and Nature of Work:
A Teaching Assistant is hired for first-year large group courses in Torts (CML1107). They must hold weekly tutorials (alternating between Drop-in tutorials and Access/Equity tutorials), and hold Exam Preparation sessions at the end of each term. In addition, they attend the course they are a TA for and assist professors administrative duties. Teaching Assistants will also play a mentorship role in helping students transition into their first year of law school. These positions also involve work during the Fall term - you must also apply to the Fall posting (no. JR34415). Your physical presence is required on campus.
Minimum qualifications:
GPA of 7.0 or higher; Excellent communications skills; Prior teaching or tutoring experience; Aptitude using technology for teaching purposes; Ability to take initiative, and to work independently and creatively; An awareness of barriers faced by students from equity-seeking groups in educational settings; To have demonstrated academic excellence (grade of A- or higher) in the course you wish to tutor; To have taken the course you wish to tutor as a JD student at the University of Ottawa or equivalent.
All applications must consist of: A cover letter; Your résumé; A copy of your unofficial transcript (include Winter 2026 grades); Two references (contact information) – reference letters are NOT necessary; A list of your first year courses with the name of the professor you took each course with. All required documents must be submitted together in one PDF document.
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
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.
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About University of Ottawa
À l’Université d’Ottawa, la plus grande université bilingue au monde, la population étudiante peut choisir d’étudier en français, en anglais, ou dans les deux langues. Située au cœur de la capitale du Canada, pays du G8, notre université jouit d’un accès direct aux plus grandes institutions du pays.
Ses avancées dans plusieurs disciplines attirent l’attention du monde entier, un reflet de sa passion pour la découverte et de la place qu’elle occupe parmi les 10 plus grandes universités de recherche du Canada.
The University of Ottawa is the largest bilingual university in the world, where it is possible for students to study in English, in French, or in both languages. Located in the capital of Canada, a G7 nation, we have ready access to the great institutions of our country.
Our breakthroughs in different disciplines attract global attention, reflecting our ranking among Canada’s top 10 research universities and our ongoing drive to discover.
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CUPE - Winter 2027 - TA - CML1107
About the role
Posting Reason:
New Position
Location where work is to be performed:
Main Campus
Session:
2027 Winter Semester | Trimestre d'hiver
Faculty:
Section de Common Law / Common Law Section
Unit:
Common Law_ST
Job Classification:
Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor (CUPE)
Posting Type:
Général / General
Course Title:
Torts
Course Code:
CML1107
Section:
Supervisor name (if known):
Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):
2026/05/07
Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD):
2026/05/23
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:0Préparation / Preparation:0Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students:0Correction - Notation / Grading:0Surveillance / Proctoring:0Formation / Training:0Autre / Other:0
Number of positions:
1
Expected Enrolment:
n/a
Work Start Date:
février 01, 2027
Work End Date:
avril 29, 2027
Total Work Hours:
40
Hourly Rate:
AE-RA-Tuteur / TA-RA-Tutor : $31.89 ou/or $50.25 (2024-2025)
The academic year starts on September 1 and ends on August 31.
Undergraduate students will be paid at the lower rate; while graduate students will be paid at the higher rate.
These rates do not included vacation pay nor statutory pay.
These rates will be applied until a new collective agreement is ratified. Retro will be paid after the ratification.
Language of Work:
Anglais | English
Requirements and Nature of Work:
A Teaching Assistant is hired for first-year large group courses in Torts (CML1107). They must hold weekly tutorials (alternating between Drop-in tutorials and Access/Equity tutorials), and hold Exam Preparation sessions at the end of each term. In addition, they attend the course they are a TA for and assist professors administrative duties. Teaching Assistants will also play a mentorship role in helping students transition into their first year of law school. These positions also involve work during the Fall term - you must also apply to the Fall posting (no. JR34415). Your physical presence is required on campus.
Minimum qualifications:
GPA of 7.0 or higher; Excellent communications skills; Prior teaching or tutoring experience; Aptitude using technology for teaching purposes; Ability to take initiative, and to work independently and creatively; An awareness of barriers faced by students from equity-seeking groups in educational settings; To have demonstrated academic excellence (grade of A- or higher) in the course you wish to tutor; To have taken the course you wish to tutor as a JD student at the University of Ottawa or equivalent.
All applications must consist of: A cover letter; Your résumé; A copy of your unofficial transcript (include Winter 2026 grades); Two references (contact information) – reference letters are NOT necessary; A list of your first year courses with the name of the professor you took each course with. All required documents must be submitted together in one PDF document.
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
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.
Not the right fit? Search for CUPE jobs in Ottawa, ON
About University of Ottawa
À l’Université d’Ottawa, la plus grande université bilingue au monde, la population étudiante peut choisir d’étudier en français, en anglais, ou dans les deux langues. Située au cœur de la capitale du Canada, pays du G8, notre université jouit d’un accès direct aux plus grandes institutions du pays.
Ses avancées dans plusieurs disciplines attirent l’attention du monde entier, un reflet de sa passion pour la découverte et de la place qu’elle occupe parmi les 10 plus grandes universités de recherche du Canada.
The University of Ottawa is the largest bilingual university in the world, where it is possible for students to study in English, in French, or in both languages. Located in the capital of Canada, a G7 nation, we have ready access to the great institutions of our country.
Our breakthroughs in different disciplines attract global attention, reflecting our ranking among Canada’s top 10 research universities and our ongoing drive to discover.