CUPE - Academic Year 2026-2027 - Indigenous Academic Tutor - T.Simon

Posting Reason:

New Position

Location where work is to be performed:

Main Campus

Session:

2026 Fall Semester | Trimestre d'automne

Faculty:

Section de Common Law / Common Law Section

Unit:

Common Law Indigenous Program_ST

Job Classification:

Tutor (CUPE)

Posting Type:

Général / General

Course Title:

n/a

Course Code:

n/a

Section:

Supervisor name (if known):

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):

2026/05/29

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

2026/06/15

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:0

Correction - Notation / Grading:0

Surveillance / Proctoring:0

Formation / Training:0

Autre / Other:0

Number of positions:

2

Expected Enrolment:

n/a

Work Start Date:

septembre 01, 2026

Work End Date:

avril 30, 2027

Total Work Hours:

160

Hourly Rate:

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

The academic year starts on September 1 and ends on August 31.

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

These rates do not included vacation pay nor statutory pay.

These rates will be applied until a new collective agreement is ratified. Retro will be paid after the ratification.

Language of Work:

Anglais | English

Requirements and Nature of Work:

Indigenous Academic Tutor

Minimum Qualifications:

GPA of 6.5 or higher. Must be currently enrolled in the JD program or have recently completed the JD program. Must have completed Constitutional Law II; Excellent communication skills; Demonstrated skill in legal writing; Prior tutoring experience; Aptitude using technology for teaching purposes; Ability to take initiative, and to work independently and creatively; Flexibility and adaptability around new teaching/learning conditions; A demonstrated understanding with respect to the  barriers faced by Indigenous learners and communities.  Bilingualism is an asset.

All applications must consist of: A cover letter; Your résumé; A copy of your unofficial transcript; Two references (contact information) – reference letters are NOT necessary; All required documents must be submitted together in one PDF document. 

Please note that this opportunity is for the full Academic year of 2026-2027.

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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