Teaching Assistant 2 - Academic Transition Programs (TA2) at University of Regina

Faculty/Department Student Affairs Unit SA - Student Success Centre Employee Group CUPE 2419 CUPE 5791 Job Family N/A Category Student Number of Vacancies 2 Position Summary

Are you a successful University of Regina undergraduate or graduate student interested in supporting other undergraduates on their academic journey? Do you have the flexibility to work 10- 20hours per week in a diverse and inclusive environment? If you answered yes to both, we encourage you to apply!

Position Summary

Reporting to the Academic Transition Programs Coordinator, the Academic Transition Programs Teaching Assistants (TA2) provide direct support to the students attending the Academic Transition Programs. The TAs are responsible for marking the SSW ACT course assignments, facilitating weekly in-person assignment development sessions, and meeting with students during drop-in hours and one-on-one meetings to provide them with assignment feedback, guidance, and academic advice.

• Facilitate weekly in-person assignment development sessions;
• Attend SSW ACT weekly sessions, lead assignment instructions, and provide student support during the homework session both in-person and remotely;
• Monitor and respond to student emails;
• Mentor students who have experienced difficulty in University, in groups and one-on-one;
• Provide students with feedback, in person and through assignments;
• Provide guidance and advice to students on on-campus and off-campus supports;
• Monitor, record, and report on students’ development and progress;
• Communicate and consult with the Academic Transition Programs Coordinator and Academic Skills Facilitators to advise students;
• Admin responsibilities such as updating databases, phoning potential students, and tracking students’ progress; and,
• Other duties as assigned. You will perform 100% of your tasks on campus during regular business hours.

Position Requirements

Position Requirements

• Attention to details;
• Willingness to learn;
• Willingness to help academically at-risk students and an understanding of their needs;
• Ability to excise discretion regarding sensitive and confidential matters and materials;
• Experience in teaching, tutoring, working with ESL and/or international students, or as a teaching assistant, would be an asset but is not required.
• Basic computer skills (required): MS Word, and MS Excel.
• Other computer skills (there will be opportunities to acquire these skills at the job, however having some or all these skills prior to getting the job is an asset): Outlook, Zoom, Caspur, and UR Courses.

University of Regina undergraduate and graduate students of all faculties are welcome to apply. Physical Demands Pay Grade As Per CUPE 2419 Salary Range As per CUPE 2419 Collective Agreement Status Term Work Hours

Approximately 10-20 hours per week; your work schedule will take place during regular business hours and will be built around your academic schedule.

Course Modality Course Dates and Time Duration (if Term/Temporary) Sep 1, 2026 - Dec 7, 2026 with possibility of extension Full-Time/Part-Time Part Time Preference Posting No Preference Target Posting Not Targeted

Additional Information

Contact Information

Job Open Date

08/03/2026

Job Close Date

08/11/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Special Application Instructions

Please include: your availability during the week, including days and times for the Fall 2026 term (Sep 01 – Dec 07)

Additional instructions/information

By applying for this position, you are granting the Student Success Centre access to view your U of R transcript.

These are the Academic Transition Programs: Academic Recovery Program and Arts Transition Program. You can find more information about these programs on the Undergraduate Calendar.

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.

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.