CUPE - Winter 2026 - TA - FSS3295 - A00

Location where work is to be performed:

Main Campus

Session:

2026 Winter Semester | Trimestre d'hiver

Faculty:

Faculté des sciences sociales / Faculty of Social Sciences

Unit:

School of Political Studies_ST

Job Classification:

Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor (CUPE)

Posting Type:

Cours précis / Specific course

Course Title:

Model United Nations

Course Code:

FSS3295

Section:

A00

Supervisor name (if known):

Professor Miguel DeLarrinaga

Date Posted:

août 12, 2025

Applications must be received BEFORE:

août 27, 2025

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:

1

Expected Enrolment:

35

Work Start Date:

janvier 12, 2026

Work End Date:

avril 30, 2026

Total Work Hours:

130

Language of Work:

Anglais | English, Français | French

Graduate Hourly Rate:

53.56

Undergraduate Hourly Rate:

33.99

Requirements and Nature of Work:

Official course description:
Preparation to take part in the National Model United Nations (NMUN) conference held annually in New York City. Examination of the UN system, the represented country's domestic and foreign policy interests, as well as its multilateral diplomacy. Students are required to take part in in-class simulations and engage in activities outside of the classroom. Reserved for students in the Joint Honours or Honours programs of the University of Ottawa having maintained a C.G.P.A. of at least 6.0. Enrollment is limited and requires the approval of the Faculty of Social Sciences according to criteria established by the Faculty of Social Sciences.

Course schedule:

Tuesday: 2:30 pm to 5:20 pm

Nature of work:

A combination of tasks such as teaching assistance, group discussions, marking papers and exams, personal consultation with students, proctoring.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of and interest in international issues; experience as a delegate or Head Delegate in a Model UN conference.

• Bilingualism required, excellent capacity to communicate in English and French (oral and written).

• Group facilitation, teaching assistant and/or grading experience would be an asset.

Priority will be given to candidates in accordance with articles 18.5 and 18.6 of the CUPE collective agreement.

Additional Information and/or Comments:

Allocation of hours to be determined with your supervisor.

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.

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.