CUPE - Winter 2027 - TA - CML1116

University of Ottawa•Ottawa, ON

2d•Onsite

About The Position

A Teaching Assistant is hired for first-year large group courses in Introduction to Public Law and Constitutional Law (CML1116). They must hold weekly tutorials (alternating between Drop-in tutorials and Access/Equity tutorials), and hold Exam Preparation sessions at the end of each term. In addition, they attend the course they are a TA for and assist professors administrative duties. Teaching Assistants will also play a mentorship role in helping students transition into their first year of law school. These positions also involve work during the Fall term - you must also apply to the Fall posting (no. JR34421). Your physical presence is required on campus.

Requirements

GPA of 7.0 or higher
Excellent communications skills
Prior teaching or tutoring experience
Aptitude using technology for teaching purposes
Ability to take initiative, and to work independently and creatively
An awareness of barriers faced by students from equity-seeking groups in educational settings
Demonstrated academic excellence (grade of A- or higher) in the course you wish to tutor
Taken the course you wish to tutor as a JD student at the University of Ottawa or equivalent
All applications must consist of: A cover letter; Your résumé; A copy of your unofficial transcript (include Winter 2026 grades); Two references (contact information) – reference letters are NOT necessary; A list of your first year courses with the name of the professor you took each course with.
All required documents must be submitted together in one PDF document.

Responsibilities

Hold weekly tutorials (alternating between Drop-in tutorials and Access/Equity tutorials)
Hold Exam Preparation sessions at the end of each term
Attend the course they are a TA for
Assist professors with administrative duties
Play a mentorship role in helping students transition into their first year of law school