CUPE - Fall 2026 - TA - CML1611

Posting Reason:

New Position

Location where work is to be performed:

Main Campus

Session:

2026 Fall Semester | Trimestre d'automne

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:

Compétences et habiletés juridiques

Course Code:

CML1611

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: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:

n/a

Work Start Date:

septembre 01, 2026

Work End Date:

décembre 22, 2026

Total Work Hours:

65

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:

Français | French

Requirements and Nature of Work:

The CML1611 course (Compétences et habiletés juridiques) is a required course for first-year students enrolled in the French-language Common Law Program and the Canadian Law Program. The course will be taught in three sections, each with approximately 40 students. You will be assigned to one of these groups for the entire academic year. You will advise your peers and also act as a mentor. You will be expected to perform the following tasks: lead seminars/tutorials on topics related to legal research or other aspects of the course (writing, advocacy, etc.); attend some of the classes; be available to answer students’ questions regarding two of the assignments; meet with course professors as needed; proctor legal research quizzes (which will take place in person on campus); provide feedback on student assignments regarding the technical aspects of the McGill Guide and the writing component (three (3) assignments); assist with the First-Year Moot Court Competition (specifically, be available on the Saturday morning of the competition (March 2027) to serve as a court clerk. The approximate time commitment for the semester is about 4–5 hours per week for two semesters. You must also apply for this position for the winter term (Posting No. JR34426).

Minimum qualifications:

GPA of 7.0 or higher; Completion of the CML 1611 course with a grade of B+ or higher; Excellent communication skills (especially in French); Previous teaching or tutoring experience is an asset; Ability to use technology for teaching purposes; Ability to take initiative, work independently while collaborating with the professor and other teaching assistants; Experience working with the Law Review is an asset. All applications must include: your resume; a copy of your most recent law school transcript or a copy of your grade report (include your Winter 2026 grades); two references (contact information—letters are not required). All documents must be submitted together in a single PDF file.

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.

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