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Teaching Assistant Posting: School of Social Work

Posted by School of Social Work on October 22, 2014 in Job Postings

TEACHING ASSISTANT POSTING
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4H6

POSTING DATE: October 21, 2014

APPLICATION DEADLINE: COB, October 28, 2014

DEPARTMENT: School of Social Work

POSITION: Winter Term BSW Campus Teaching Assistant (1 position)

CLASS, CLASS NAME, ASSIGNMENT (hours/term):

SLWK 3110.03 – Africentric Perspectives (Sec 01) – January- April 2015- 45 hours


PAY RATE: In accordance with Agreement between Dalhousie University and Canadian Union of Public Employees.

WORK ASSIGNMENT: The teaching assistant will be responsible for duties which may include: preparation of teaching material, in-class duties, marking, invigilation, and communication with students and supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Enrolment in the MSW program or a graduate of a Social Work program. Applicants must have knowledge of and be prepared for the demands of intensive social work education coupled with reasonable expectations of students. Applicants must have excellent communication skills, energy, and enthusiasm. Previous instructional and evaluation experience is also an asset. Applicants should be familiar with on-line course tools. Applicants should have experience in the use of Africentric Theory in social work practice, and familiarity with the experiences of Africans in the Diaspora.

If you are interested in the above position, please submit a cover letter and a resume by the application deadline to j.rogers@dal.ca (only electronic applications will be accepted). Include “TA Posting Winter 2015” in the subject line of your email.

All offers of employment are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University. Dalhousie University is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal peoples, people with a (dis)Ability, racially visible persons, and women.