English & Creative Writing Department - Teaching Assistant - Winter 2026 at University of Regina

Faculty/Department Faculty of Arts Unit Arts-English Employee Group CUPE 2419 CUPE 5791 Job Family N/A Category Student Number of Vacancies Multiple Position Summary Position Summary:
Assigned duties may include but are not limited to:

• Assisting instructors with class preparation;
• Monitoring tests and exams;
• Facilitating classes or tutorial sessions (in cases of remote-delivered or hybrid courses, these may be conducted online);
• Supporting student writing and learning;
• Assist with student email/discussion board inquiries and postings;
• Communication with students in in-person office hours, via email, and/or in online consultations;
• Marking to a rubric established by the instructor; and
• Other teaching-related duties as assigned by instructor.

Position Requirements Position Requirements:

• Minimum of 60 credit hours of University education, including at least 18 credit hours of English;
• Preference will be given to English graduate, honours, or major students;
• An average of at least 70% in their major;
• An overall average of at least 65%;
• Strong academic writing skills; and,
• Teaching or tutoring experience, or related leadership experience, will be an asset.

Successful applicants will be trained Physical Demands Pay Grade As Per CUPE 2419 Salary Range As per CUPE 2419 Collective Agreement Status Term Work Hours This is an hourly position. Hours will vary.

There will be an Orientation training session- TBA.

All courses and T.A. positions are subject to budgetary approval and may change at any time Course Modality Course Dates and Time Duration (if Term/Temporary) Winter 2026 semester Full-Time/Part-Time Part Time Preference Posting No Preference Target Posting Not Targeted Additional Information

Contact Information English Department: [email protected]
Job Open Date 11/25/2025
Job Close Date 12/08/2025
Open Until Filled No
Special Application Instructions Required Documents:

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• One page letter highlighting qualifications and interest in the position, including teaching, coaching, grading proofreading, or copy-editing experience. State your GPA when applying.
• Provide a graded Writing Sample
• Please attach your hours of availability in time blocks of 3 and your class schedule (under “Other”)

If you require further information regarding this competition please contact the faculty/department you are applying to.

Under Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Regulations the University of Regina is required to verify that International Students are eligible to work on campus prior to being hired. To confirm this eligibility, International Students are requested to contact UR International – Student Services to obtain a “Verification of Academic Status for the Eligibility to Work on Campus” letter that must be provided to the hiring manager prior to hiring. These letters must be updated each semester and/or as circumstances change.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, and the work associated with this position must be performed within Canada.
Diversity Statement The University of Regina is committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the community that we serve. The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals within the University’s employment equity categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code