At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead tutorials and lab sessions, assist students, and grade assignments.
- Company: University of Ottawa, a diverse and inclusive workplace.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, professional development opportunities, and a supportive environment.
- Other info: Flexible hours with potential for growth in an academic setting.
- Why this job: Make a difference in students' learning while gaining valuable teaching experience.
- Qualifications: Strong knowledge of Matlab and digital signal processing; prior TA experience preferred.
Location where work is to be performed: Main Campus
Session: 2027 Winter Semester
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
Unit: EECS_ST
Job Classification: Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor (CUPE)
Course Title: Digital Signal Processing
Course Code: ELG4177
Section A
Supervisor name (if known): J. Zhao
Date Posted: 2026/10/22
Applications must be received BEFORE: 2026/11/05
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.
- Research: 0
- Preparation: 0
- Contact with Students: 0
- Grading: 0
- Proctoring: 0
- Training: 0
- Other: 0
Number of positions: 2
Expected Enrolment: 50
Work Start Date: January 01, 2027
Work End Date: April 30, 2027
Total Work Hours: 130
Hourly Rate: $33.83 or $53.31 (Sept. 2026 - Aug. 2027). 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: English
Requirements and Nature of Work:
To deliver tutorials, direct lab sessions, provide help during those sessions, assignment marking, lab report marking, quiz marking, and exam proctoring.
Minimum Requirements:
- Preference will be given to candidates who have worked as a TA for this course before and/or who have completed this course or its equivalent and its prerequisite(s) with a mark of A or better.
- Attend a TA workshop if necessary.
- Must be ready for an interview if considered for this position.
- If the responsibilities include DGD and/or TUT and/or LAB supervision or teaching, the applicant must be available for these.
- Good ability to deliver tutorials and direct laboratory sessions in English.
- Very good knowledge of Matlab and digital signal processing.
Please note that the teaching method will be delivered in person.
NOTE: The number of hours and positions offered may vary due to enrolments in that course.
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.
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.
Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as defined in Policy 129 - Covid-19 Vaccination. This policy was suspended effective May 1, 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts.
CUPE-Hiver/Winter 2027- AE/TA-ELG4177A in Ottawa employer: University of Ottawa
The University of Ottawa is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and inclusive work environment that prioritizes diversity and equity. As a part-time professor in the Faculty of Education, you will have the opportunity to engage with motivated students while contributing to innovative research and teaching practices. The university fosters professional growth through collaborative initiatives and provides a supportive atmosphere that values creativity and respect.
