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

POSTING DATE: December 13, 2013

APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 19, 2013

POSITION: Teaching Assistant: Winter (January to April 2014)

CLASS, CLASS NAME, ASSIGNMENT (hours/term): KINE 3741: Coaching Science Practicum (110 hours)

DEPARTMENT: School of Health and Human Performance

PAY RATE: In accordance with Agreement between Dalhousie University and Canadian Union of Public Employees (http://www.dal.ca/content/dam/dalhousie/pdf/hr/Academic-Staff-Relations/CUPE_3912_Collective_Agreement.pdf).

WORK ASSIGNMENT: The teaching assistant will be responsible for duties which may include: in-class duties (tutorials, lectures, etc.), marking, office duties, and communication with students and supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Enrolment in a graduate program in relevant subject area; alternatively, a graduate of a Kinesiology, Health Promotion, Leisure or Recreation program or enrolment in a relevant senior level undergraduate program. Knowledge of the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) would be an asset. The successful applicant must have excellent grammar and writing skills and be available to meet with students throughout the term. Previous marking experience would be an asset.

If you are interested in the above position, please submit a cover letter citing the position of interest and a resume by the application deadline to:

School of Health and Human Performance
Dalhousie University
Phone: 902 494-1204
Fax: 902 494-5120
Email: hahp@dal.ca

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 disability, racially visible persons, and women.