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CUPE - Fall 2026 - TA - AHL1100-D00

The teaching assistant will support the course by attending lectures, proctoring exams, and grading student work. They will also provide consultation to students in person or online as required.

  • On-site
  • Ottawa, ON
  • Posted Aug 10, 2026
  • Apply by Aug 25, 2026
  • 1 position

Job summary

Posting Reason: New Position Location where work is to be performed: Main Campus Session: 2026 Fall Semester | Trimestre d'automne Faculty: Faculté des arts / Faculty of Arts Unit: AHL Interdisciplinary Study in Arts_ST Job Classification: Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor (CUPE) Posting Type: Cours précis / Specific course Course Title: Introduction to Interdisciplinary Study in the Arts Course Code: AHL1100 Section: D00 Supervisor name (if known): Andra Smith Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/08/10 Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/08/25 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: 100 Work Start Date: September 01, 2026 Work End Date: December 31, 2026 Total Work Hours: 85 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: As per Article 4.3.1, includes combination of duties including but not limited to: correcting; attending lectures in class and/or online; consulting in person and/or online with individual students; proctoring, and; so on. The number of hours or positions may vary according to the enrollment. Teaching mode: in person Requirements B.A. Fluency in English. For positions with a teaching component, the applicant must be able to communicate accurately, effectively, and with clarity in the language of instruction. Good knowledge of Brightspace is an asset 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. 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.

What you’ll do

The teaching assistant will support the course by attending lectures, proctoring exams, and grading student work. They will also provide consultation to students in person or online as required.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a B.A. and demonstrate fluency in English with the ability to communicate effectively. Proficiency in Brightspace is considered an asset for this position.

Listed skills

  • CommunicationPreferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Teaching
  • Grading
  • Proctoring
  • Communication
  • Brightspace
  • Interdisciplinary studies
  • Employment Equity
  • Workplace Inclusivity
  • Research
  • Consulting
  • Creativity
  • English Language
  • Innovation
  • Teamwork

Job areas

  • Education
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  • Teacher Assistant
  • Teachers' Aides
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  • Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary

Additional details

Minimum education
Bachelor’s degree
Minimum experience
0+ years
Apply by
Aug 25, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
5 hours per week