CUPE -Winter 2027 - ADM1300 Teaching Assistant at University of Ottawa

Posting Reason:

New Position

Location where work is to be performed:

Main Campus

Session:

2027 Winter Semester | Trimestre d'hiver

Faculty:

École de gestion Telfer / Telfer School of Management

Unit:

Telfer School of Management_Students and Casuals

Job Classification:

Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor (CUPE)

Posting Type:

Cours précis / Specific course

Course Title:

Introduction to Business Management

Course Code:

ADM 1300

Section:

Supervisor name (if known):

Matt Archibald

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):

2026/10/19

Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD):

2026/10/31

Description 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:0

Préparation / Preparation:0

Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students:33

Correction - Notation / Grading:10

Surveillance / Proctoring:7

Formation / Training:0

Autre / Other:0

Number of positions:

Expected Enrolment:

N/A

Work Start Date:

January 04, 2027

Work End Date:

April 30, 2027

Total Work Hours:

Hourly Rate:

AE-RA-Tuteur / TA-RA-Tutor : $31.89 ou/or $50.25 (2024-2025)

Undergraduate students will be paid at the lower rate; while graduate students will be paid at the higher rate.

These rates do not include vacation pay nor statutory pay.

Method of Delivery:

In person

Language of Work:

Anglais | English

Requirements and Nature of Work:

Nature of Work

In this TA position your duties will include the following. Full details for each of (A), (B), (C) are listed below.

(A) training sessions as well as regular meetings with the Course Coordinator / professor(s) of the ADM1300 course, together with your other TA colleagues, to support your work with our ADM1300 students;

(B) working with a group of about 36 students in 10 "Discussion Group" (DGD) sessions, generally held on a weekly basis through the semester beginning about mid-September, including grading and providing constructive feedback.

(A)

Attending and participating in regular teaching assistant meetings:

Participating in meetings including team-building exercises during the semester.

(B)

Conducting weekly seminars;

Demonstrating effective business presentation skills;

Demonstrating and leading the case method approach;

Addressing teaching problems, handling of exercises, etc. (about 2 hours/week for meeting and labs preparation);

Evaluating group case presentations and providing written feedback on these presentations in a timely fashion to the students involved;

Evaluating and providing written feedback on weekly case executive summaries handed in by each student in the DGD;

Leading discussions on relevant business topics as required on a weekly basis, using the management cases as a basis for discussion;

Demonstrating a competence in and an understanding of current business problems in the Canadian business environment;

Leading all discussions in the DGD.

Bringing your questions, concerns, or issues to the Course Coordinator

(C)

Proctoring exams.

Minimum qualifications

Minimum C.G.P.A. of 7.0, 8.0 preferred

Minimum grade of A - in ADM 1300 or its equivalent;

Must have a minimum of two years' business education at the post-secondary level, emphasizing the principles of

management, of business ownership, and general finance and accounting practices;

A thorough working knowledge of solving a business case;

Experience in analyzing business case

Able to integrate and apply concepts of business and management in practical ways, including using case studies, in working with first year BCom students

Be comfortable and confident in leading and interacting with a class of first year students

A constructive, helpful, and inclusive attitude and approach with the community of first year students

Understand and read in English and write and teach in English with confidence -- all at a very high level of fluency;

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;

A good understanding of basic Canadian accounting and financial management analysis skills;

Successful completion and comprehension of the material of an introductory level business management course in

a Canadian environment;

A good knowledge of current business issues and approaches to management;

Experience with online course delivery considered an asset

Experience with online videoconferencing environment considered an asset (ex. Microsoft Teams)

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.

Comments

Preference will be given to candidates enrolled in Telfer programs

Preference will be given to higher grades;

Preference will be given to candidates who have previously been teaching assistants or markers for ADM1300 (or equivalent)

Preference will also be given to students who have participated in projects, contests and competitions at the university level

Candidates on short list may be interviewed by course professor and have to complete a test.

Please note that the amount of positions could be increased depending on registration.

The posted hours could also be increased by 10% to 30% due to registration.

Please note, you will be required to have access to a computer, internet, microphone and webcam.

Please note that all DGDs with students are in person. It is, however possible that the teaching or work method will change due to health measures or other reasons.

Contract hours may be reallocated among different tasks, which the professor may adjust over the course of the semester.

Please note that the method of teaching or working may change due to health or other reasons.

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 here 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.

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