CUPE - Winter 2027 - TA - CML1611

University of Ottawa•Ottawa, ON

2d•$32 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

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. The approximate time commitment for the semester is about 4–5 hours per week for two semesters. 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. The University of Ottawa is the largest bilingual (English-French) university in the world. Located at the heart of Canada’s capital, we have ready access to the great institutions of our country. Our advances in social sciences, health, engineering, science and the humanities make uOttawa a unique place to learn, grow and excel. The University of Ottawa aspires to employing a staff that fully represents the diversity of Canada's population. As a result, it is committed to employment equity principles and aims to provide an inclusive and barrier-free workplace.

Requirements

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)
Ability to use technology for teaching purposes
Ability to take initiative, work independently while collaborating with the professor and other teaching assistants
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

Nice To Haves

Previous teaching or tutoring experience is an asset
Experience working with the Law Review is an asset

Responsibilities

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)