Location where work is to be performed: Main CampusSession: 2025 Fall Semester | Trimestre d'automneFaculty: École de gestion Telfer / Telfer School of ManagementUnit: Telfer School of Management_Students and CasualsJob Classification: Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor (CUPE)Posting Type: Cours précis / Specific courseCourse Title: Managing Talent & OrganizationsCourse Code: MBA5330Section:Supervisor name (if known):Charlotte KaramDate Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2025/09/02Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD): 2025/09/09Description 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:0Préparation / Preparation:0Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students:60Correction - Notation / Grading:20Surveillance / Proctoring:0Formation / Training:0Autre / Other:0Number of positions: 1Expected Enrolment: n/aWork Start Date: September 08, 2025Work End Date: December 31, 2025Total Work Hours: 80Language of Work: Anglais | EnglishGraduate Hourly Rate: 53.56Undergraduate Hourly Rate: 33.99Requirements and Nature of Work:Nature of WorkCourse Overview:MBA 5330: Managing Talent & Organizations is a course that explores the strategic advantage of designing effective organizations and talent management systems to achieve key organizational outcomes. We will delve into critical organizational behavior (OB) topics such as job performance, organizational commitment, workplace well-being, motivation, and team dynamics. The course also examines important and human resource (HR) topics such as talent management processes for acquiring, developing, and engaging employees, with a strong emphasis on equity, diversity, and inclusion.- Assist in facilitating class discussions and breakout sessions.- Support the management of class participation and engagement.- Provide grading and feedback on some of the written assignments, team projects, and case presentations.- Help prepare course materials and organize sessions.- Monitor and manage student progress and address any issues related to coursework.- Assist with administrative tasks related to course delivery.The Teaching Assistant (TA) will assist the professor in delivering MBA 5330 to a class of 60 students. The TA will support the course by co-facilitating classroom discussions, managing participation, and assisting in breakout sessions. The TA will also help grade some of the class assignments and provide feedback to students.- The position will require approximately 5-7 hours per week over the fall semester, depending on the specific needs of the class, particularly during peak periods of grading and assessment.Minimum qualifications- Enrolled in a PhD program at the university, ideally within the fields of Organizational Behavior, Leadership, Human Resources, or a related discipline.- Previous work and/or supervisory experience in an organisational setting.- Strong understanding of leadership theories, interpersonal skills, and team dynamics.- Excellent communication and organizational skills.- Experience with or interest in teaching and mentoring graduate-level students.- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently.- Prior experience in a teaching or tutoring role is preferred.Application Process:Interested candidates should submit a resume and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and experience related to the position. Please include any previous teaching experience and a brief statement on your approach to facilitating leadership development in a classroom setting.CommentsCandidates on short list may be interviewed by course professor/coordinator.Please note that the posted hours could be increased due to registration.Please note, you will be required to have access to a computer, internet, microphone and webcam.Contract hours may be reallocated among different tasks, which the professor may adjust over the course of the semester.Must be located in Ottawa for the entire duration of the course (with the exception of official University holidays), including through the grading of the final exam and calculation of final grades by the professor.Please note that the method of teaching or working may change due to health or other reasons.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 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.
