Course Title Affective and Persuasive Computing (DTI6402 A / GNG5300 H)
Details Session: 2027 Winter Semester | Trimestre d'hiver
Faculty: Faculté de génie / Faculty of Engineering
Unit: School of Engineering Design and Teaching Innovation_ST
Location where work is to be performed: Main Campus
Job Classification: Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor (CUPE)
Number of positions: 1
Expected Enrolment: 15
Position Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor (CUPE) under Faculty of Engineering. Posting Type: Specific course.
Dates and Duration Date Posted: 2026/10/27. Application Deadline: 2026/11/12. Work Start Date: January 4, 2027. Work End Date: April 30, 2027. Total Work Hours: 32.5 hours.
Task Allocation Recherche / Research :0
Préparation / Preparation :0
Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students :12
Correction - Notation / Grading :13
Surveillance / Proctoring :5
Formation / Training :0
Autre / Other :2
Hourly Rate Hourly Rate: $33.83 for undergraduate students or $53.31 for graduate students (Sept. 2026 - Aug. 2027). These rates do not include vacation pay or statutory pay.
Method of Delivery na
Language of Work Anglais | English
Requirements and Nature of Work The candidate must be a researcher in affective computing and applied machine learning. They must be familiar with game development and persuasive technology. They must be able to assist students in designing reliable games that exhibit persuasive strategies.
Diversity and Inclusion 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.
Other Information 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. 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. The hiring process will be governed by the current CUPE 2626 collective agreement.
University Benefits The University of Ottawa offers a generous pay and benefits package that includes a competitive salary, a defined benefit pension plan, group insurance coverage and an employee and family assistance program.

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