Posting Reason:
New PositionLocation where work is to be performed:
Main CampusSession:
2026 Winter Semester | Trimestre d'hiverFaculty:
Faculté des sciences sociales / Faculty of Social SciencesUnit:
Faculty of Social Sciences_STJob Classification:
Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor (CUPE)Posting Type:
Cours précis / Specific courseCourse Title:
Cours auto-dirigés - Janvier 2026Course Code:
FSS3310-3330Section:
Supervisor name (if known):
Multi-facultaire (Arts, sciences sociales, Telfer et sciences de la santé)Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):
2025/11/06Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD):
2025/11/21Description 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:0Number of positions:
1Expected Enrolment:
n/aWork Start Date:
janvier 05, 2026Work End Date:
avril 30, 2026Total Work Hours:
130Hourly 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, Français | FrenchRequirements and Nature of Work:
Self-directed courses are a new experiential learning format at the University of Ottawa, aligned with the uOCompetencies framework and inspired by the SLICC model at the University of Edinburgh. Each Teaching Assistant (TA) will play a key role as a mentor to a maximum of 15 to 20 students, guiding them through the planning, implementation, and critical reflection of their project. This role is primarily mentorship-based.
Please note: This self-directed course is multi-faculty (Arts, Social Sciences, Telfer School of Management, and Health Sciences).
Launch Workshop (5 hours): Co-facilitate an introductory workshop on self-directed courses and the uOCompetencies framework.
Personalized Support:
Assist students in defining, planning, and carrying out their experiential learning project. Provide five individual mentorship meetings (2.5 hours per student).
Evaluation of Deliverables:
Read and provide feedback on three deliverables: proposal, mid-term report, and final report (2.5 hours per student).
Active Participation:
Attend regular coordination meetings with the lead professor (approximately 10 hours). Participate in course evaluation mechanisms (reflective journal, survey, focus group).
Required Training:
Complete a brief training on the self-directed format, reflective learning, and experiential mentorship.
Oral and written bilingualism (French and English).
Relevant training or experience in student support or professional development.
Good understanding of experiential learning or the uOCompetencies framework (an asset).
Experience in mentorship, tutoring, COOP, or career development at uOttawa (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.
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