CUPE - Fall 2026 - TA - ADM2381

University of Ottawa • Ottawa, ON

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This posting is for a Teaching Assistant (TA) position for the Business Communication Skills course (ADM2381) during the Fall 2026 semester at the Telfer School of Management. The role involves conducting seminars, evaluating student presentations, marking written assignments, attending TA meetings, conducting a computer skills seminar on Microsoft PowerPoint, and maintaining weekly office hours. The TA will also attend and evaluate final exam presentations. The position requires a minimum CGPA of 8.0 and specific minimum grades in ADM2381 and ENG1131. Candidates must have a strong understanding of business presentation formats, general business subjects, and proven proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint. Excellent written and verbal English skills are essential. Experience with online course delivery and videoconferencing is considered an asset. Preference will be given to candidates with higher grades, previous TA experience for this course, and those enrolled in Telfer programs. The hiring process will involve an interview and a 5-minute business presentation using PowerPoint. The number of positions and hours may increase based on registration. TAs must be located in Ottawa for the duration of the course and may need to complete mandatory training. The hiring process is governed by the CUPE 2626 collective agreement.

Requirements

• Minimum C.G.P.A. of 8.0
• Minimum grade of A- in ADM2381 or its equivalent, and minimum grade of A- in ENG1131 (Business English) or equivalent
• Understanding or/and experience with business presentation format and guidelines for making effective business presentations
• A good knowledge of general business subjects
• Ability to conduct a Seminar in a professional manner
• Demonstrated written and verbal English language skills
• Thorough and proven working knowledge of Microsoft’s PowerPoint software program
• Must be located in Ottawa for the entire duration of the course (with the exception of official University holidays), including through the grading of the final exam and calculation of final grades by the professor.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with online course delivery considered an asset
• Experience with online videoconferencing environment considered an asset (ex. Microsoft Teams)
• Preference will be given to higher grades
• Preference will be given to candidates who have previously been teaching assistants or markers for this course
• Preference will be given to candidates enrolled in Telfer programs

Responsibilities

• Conducting Seminars, which includes evaluating presentations by each student and providing written feedback to each student on each presentation within one week
• All marking of written assignments
• Attending and participating in Teaching Assistant meetings
• Conducting a computer skills Seminar with all ADM 2381 students instructing them in the effective use of Microsoft’s PowerPoint software
• Maintaining weekly office hours (approximately 1hr per week) in the ADM 2381 T.A. Office for 10 weeks during the semester
• Attending final exam presentations at the end of the semester, evaluating each presenter, and providing feedback to the course Professor; this will involve ten (10) hours of work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed