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The University of Ottawa is seeking three Teaching Assistants (TAs) for GNG5301 – Professional Skills and Responsibility during the Fall 2026 semester. Reporting to the course supervisor, Teaching Assistants will support students in developing essential technical, professional, and engineering-related skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide academic support and guidance to students throughout the course.
• Assist students with professional and technical skill development.
• Grade and evaluate student coursework and assessments.
• Provide constructive feedback to students to support their academic development.
• Proctor midterm and final examinations.
• Participate in required TA training and workshops.
• Support course activities and student engagement as assigned by the supervising professor.

Position Details

• Course: GNG5301 – Professional Skills and Responsibility
• Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
• Location: Main Campus, Ottawa, ON
• Term: Fall 2026
• Employment Type: Part-time
• Positions: 3
• Expected Enrolment: 103 students
• Total Hours: 130
• Work Period: September 1 – December 31, 2026
• Language of Work: English
• Hourly Rate: $32.84 for undergraduate students / $51.75 for graduate students, plus applicable vacation and statutory pay

Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates who have:

• Achieved a grade of A or higher in a similar graduate-level course or workshop series.
• Completed a significant engineering-related project, internship, or volunteer experience.
• Experience participating in engineering clubs or organizations.
• Experience mentoring or tutoring students in technical or professional skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Completed training and registration as a volunteer with the Center for Entrepreneurship and Engineering Design.

Candidates may be required to demonstrate their knowledge and relevant experience during an interview.