Teaching Assistant Positions

WORK ASSIGNMENT: Duties may include preparation of teaching material, marking, invigilation, and communication with students and instructor.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:  

Must have completed a BSW.  Knowledge of, and/or experience in, the subject matter being taught.  Should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.  Previous experience and familiarity with online course tools are considered assets. 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:  Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and a resume by the application deadline to Joyce Rogers by email at joyce.rogers@dal.ca.  Include “ABSWC TA Posting” in the subject line of the email.  Only candidates selected will be contacted.

PAY RATE: $30.05/hour, as per CUPE collective agreement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. In keeping with the principles of Dalhousie’s Employment Equity Plan, the position is designated to candidates who self-identify as persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians). 

Note: To be eligible for this position, you must self-identify as a person of Black/African descent and/or as African Nova Scotian. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here.

NOTE: # of positions and TA hours are subject to change pending final course enrollment.

WORK ASSIGNMENT: Duties may include preparation of teaching material, marking, invigilation, and communication with students and instructor.  For distance courses this may include additional online activities (e.g. monitoring online discussion boards).

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:  For BSW courses, enrollment in the MSW program or a graduate of a Social Work program.  For MSW courses, graduate of a Master of Social Work program (or all coursework, including field, completed).  Applicants must have knowledge of, or experience in, the subject matter being taught.  Must also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.  

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:  Please submit a cover letter and a resume by the application deadline to Joyce Rogers by email at joyce.rogers@dal.ca.  Include “TA Posting Summer 2025” in the subject line of the email.  If applying for multiple courses, please submit only one application but identify which courses you are applying for.  List any previous TA experience (course #, dates).  Only candidates selected will be contacted.

PAY RATE: per CUPE 3912 Collective Agreement.  

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity

POSTING DATE: March 28, 2025

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 7, 2025

DEPARTMENT: School of Social Work

POSITION: Teaching Assistant Positions Summer 2025 – Bachelor/Master of Social Work – (MULTIPLE POSITIONS)

NOTE: # of positions and TA hours are subject to change pending final course enrollment.

WORK ASSIGNMENT: Duties may include preparation of teaching material, marking, invigilation, and communication with students and instructor.  For distance courses this may include additional online activities (e.g. monitoring online discussion boards).

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:  For BSW courses, enrollment in the MSW program or a graduate of a Social Work program.  For MSW courses, graduate of a Master of Social Work program (or all coursework, including field, completed).  Applicants must have knowledge of, or experience in, the subject matter being taught.  Must also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.  

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:  Please submit a cover letter and a resume by the application deadline to Joyce Rogers by email at joyce.rogers@dal.ca.  Include “TA Posting Summer 2025” in the subject line of the email.  If applying for multiple courses, please submit only one application but identify which courses you are applying for.  List any previous TA experience (course #, dates).  Only candidates selected will be contacted.

PAY RATE: per CUPE 3912 Collective Agreement.  

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity