CUPE – Spring/Summer 2025 – TA – FSS3330/FSS3730

Job title:

CUPE – Spring/Summer 2025 – TA – FSS3330/FSS3730

Company

University of Ottawa

Job description

Location where work is to be performed: Main CampusSession: 2026 Spring/Summer Semester | Trimestre printemps/étéFaculty: 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: FSS3330/FSS3730Course Code: In-Depth Experiential Learning Stream Self-directed course IIISection:Supervisor name (if known):Date Posted: avril 04, 2025Applications must be received BEFORE: avril 19, 2025Description 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: 25Work Start Date: mai 01, 2025Work End Date: août 15, 2025Total Work Hours: 130Language of Work: Anglais | English, Français | FrenchGraduate Hourly Rate: 50.25Undergraduate Hourly Rate: 31.89Requirements and Nature of Work:Nature of the workSelf-directed courses are a new form of experiential learning at the University of Ottawa, aligned with the uOCompétences framework and inspired by the SLICC model at the University of Edinburgh. Each Teaching Assistant (TA) will play a key role as a guide for a maximum of 25 students, helping them with the planning, implementation, and critical reflection of their individual projects. This role is primarily mentor-based and formative.ResponsibilitiesLaunch workshop (5 hours): Co-facilitate an introductory workshop on self-directed courses and the uOCompétences framework.Personalized guidance:Support students in defining, planning, and carrying out their experiential learning project.Provide five individual mentoring sessions (2.5 hours/student).Assessment of deliverables: Read and provide feedback on three deliverables: proposal, interim report, final report (2.5 hours/student).Active participation:Attend regular coordination meetings with the responsible professor (approximately 10 hours).Participate in course evaluation mechanisms (reflective journal, survey, discussion group).Required training:Complete a brief training on self-directed courses, reflective learning, and experiential mentoring.Required qualificationsBilingualism (oral and written) in French and English.Relevant training or experience in student support or professional development.Good understanding of experiential learning or the uOCompétences framework (an asset).Experience in mentoring, tutoring, CO-OP roles, 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 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.

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Canada

Job date

Sat, 05 Apr 2025 07:24:42 GMT

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