Posting Reason
New Position
Location where work is to be performed
Main Campus
Session
2027 Winter Semester | Trimestre d'hiver
Faculty
Faculté de génie / Faculty of Engineering
Unit
School of Engineering Design and Teaching Innovation_ST
Job Classification
Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor (CUPE)
Posting Type
Cours précis / Specific course
Course Title
User Research and User Experience Principles and Practice
Course Code
DTO6106
Section
A
Supervisor name (if known)
Shaun K.S. Illingworth
Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD)
2026/10/27
Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD)
2026/11/12
Description of tasks (hours)
- Recherche / Research :0
- Préparation / Preparation :0
- Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students :30
- Correction - Notation / Grading :30
- Surveillance / Proctoring :5
- Formation / Training :0
- Autre / Other :0
Number of positions
1
Expected Enrolment
30
Work Start Date
janvier 04, 2027
Work End Date
avril 30, 2027
Total Work Hours
65
Hourly Rate
AE-RA-Tuteur / TA-RA-Tutor : $33.83 ou/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
na
Language of Work
Anglais | English
Requirements and Nature of Work
Priority will be given to students who have completed DTO6106 or DTI6103 (the latter ideally combined with DTI6102) with A or A+ grades. The candidate must have a strong understanding of user experience (UX) design principles and practice, as well as of user research. The candidate must also be familiar with user-centered design processes, and proficient in UX tools and methodologies.
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 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.
TA (CUPE) - DTO6106 A - Winter 2027 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.
