CUPE-Fall 2026- BIO3153-TA CRS -65h

University of Ottawa•Ottawa, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This posting is for a Teaching Assistant (TA) position for the CELL BIOLOGY course (BIO3153, Section A00) during the Fall 2026 semester. The position is classified under CUPE and involves specific tasks related to supporting the course, including preparation, student contact, grading, and proctoring. The academic year runs from September 1 to August 31. Undergraduate students will be paid at a lower rate than graduate students. The hiring process will adhere to the CUPE 2626 collective agreement. The University of Ottawa is committed to diversity, inclusion, and employment equity, and aims to create an accessible, barrier-free work environment.

Requirements

Successful completion of BIO3153 or course equivalent(s).
Successful completion of WHMIS and Occupational Health and Safety workshops.
Willingness to work with other TAs to grade exams, meet with students to discuss lecture material, and hold question-and-answer sessions with groups of students following both the midterm and final examinations.
Must successfully complete all mandatory legislated training offered by the University.

Responsibilities

Research: 0 hours
Preparation: 3 hours
Contact with Students: 18 hours
Grading: 36 hours
Proctoring: 8 hours
Training: 0 hours
Other: 0 hours
Grade exams with other TAs.
Meet with students to discuss lecture material.
Hold question-and-answer sessions with groups of students following both the midterm and final examinations.
Complete all mandatory legislated training offered by the University.