Location where work is to be performed:
Main Campus
Session:
2026 Winter Semester | Trimestre d'hiver
Faculty:
Faculté des sciences sociales / Faculty of Social Sciences
Unit:
Faculty of Social Sciences_ST
Job Classification:
Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor (CUPE)
Posting Type:
Cours précis / Specific course
Course Title:
Skills for success and well-being in Social Sciences
Course Code:
FSS1150
Section:
B00
Supervisor name (if known):
Darcy Santor
Date Posted:
juillet 30, 2025
Applications must be received BEFORE:
août 14, 2025
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:
2
Expected Enrolment:
250
Work Start Date:
janvier 01, 2026
Work End Date:
avril 30, 2026
Total Work Hours:
130
Language of Work:
Anglais | English
Graduate Hourly Rate:
50.25
Undergraduate Hourly Rate:
31.89
Requirements and Nature of Work:
Nature of Work: Responsibilities include providing teaching assistance, leading discussion groups, grading assignments and exams, and holding office hours to support students. The student is expected to meet all deadlines set by the supervisor and attend lectures when requested. Students must be available in person for the duration of the contract.
Qualifications :
Knowledge of and interest in the field of psychology and mental health
Excellent communication skills in English and French (oral and written).
Previous experience as a teaching assistant is strongly recommended.
Demonstrated ability to lead group discussions, support and consult with students.
Priority will be given to candidates in accordance with articles 18.5 and 18.6 of the CUPE collective agreement.
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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