TA Allocation - Winter

LLC anticipates the following openings for Teaching Assistants in Greek and Roman Studies, French Studies and Modern Languages courses for the Winter 2024 Term (January 8 to April 30).

TA positions are subject to sufficient enrolment and final budgetary approval. Projected LLC TA Funding Allocation, based on last year for 2023-2024, is $18,296.00 or 800 hours at the TA II rate of $22.87. The actual number of TA hours assigned to each course will be based on current enrolment. (All positions are subject to sufficient enrolment and final budgetary approval.)  According to the CUPE 4580, Collective Agreement wages are; TA I $21.55, TA II $23.21, and TA III $30.46 per hour for undergraduate students.

Expected TA duties

Assistants cannot commence their GA/TA duties until email confirmation of the approval of their contract is received from Human Resources (email titled “Authorization to Commence GA/TA Duties”).

TA employees are expected to make themselves available to report for all assigned duties, both in-person/on-campus and remote/online duties. Most classes across the University are held face-to-face on campus or have a face-to-face component. Refer to the University’s current health and safety regulations.

Eligibility Requirements

Successful applicants must be available to attend at the specified time of the course/lab/exams and to report for all assigned duties, which may include both in-person/on-campus and remote/online duties.
TA appointments shall be offered to qualified applicants in accordance with the criteria specified in Article 12:04 of the Collective Agreement. To be eligible for a Teaching Assistantship you must be a registered student:

• Must be registered for the term of work at the time of hiring.
• Must maintain registration throughout the term and must be in good standing in the degree program.

Note that Teaching Assistants cannot be employed for more than 100 hours per semester total. If you already have applied for another TA position (in this or another department) note that the total combined hours for all TA appointments held in all departments cannot exceed 100 hours total for the period January 1 to April 30, 2024.

Required essential qualifications

• Applicants must have prior experience in the course area and be in good academic standing. 
• A minimum Major average of 78% and cumulative average of 78% is required of all applicants.
• Applicants must be senior (3^rd or 4^th year) program majors or 2^nd year majors who have taken the course in a prior term.
• Applicants must have taken the course for which they are applying for with a minimum of 78% grade.
• Applicants must have access to a computer with a reliable internet connection with video and audio capabilities.
• Applicants must be familiar with LMS and MS Teams or be able to acquire knowledge through training.
• Upon being hired, NEW TAs must complete 5 training modules (“Accessibility Training”, “AODA”, “Violence in the Workplace”, “Health & Safety” and “WHMIS Training”).  Once an Employee Number has been obtained, TAs can log in on www.uwindsor.ca/requiredtraining to find out which training modules they have to complete. 

The GATA Network offers free interactive workshops targeted specifically at the challenges facing GAs and TAs.

TA Applications are available for download. And applications are to be submitted to Diana Wu by email to llc@uwindsor.ca

Deadline for receiving applications is December 11, 2023. However, applications may be accepted until all positions are filled.

In pursuit of the University of Windsor's Employment Equity Plan, members from the designated groups (Women, Aboriginal Peoples, Visible Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, and Members of Sexual Minorities) are encouraged to apply.