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

SUMMER CLASS
POSTING DATE: May 8, 2017
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 13, 2017 (automatically renewed every 5 days until position is filled)
POSITION: Demonstrator (two positions, 90 hrs each)
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: SEASIDE Summer Program, Biology Department
PAY RATE: Hourly rate as per CUPE agreement
DATES OF EMPLOYMENT: July 24 – Aug. 15, 2017

WORK ASSIGNMENT: Assist the instructor with the summer class Marine Life of Nova Scotia, Biology 2605 (July 26‐August 11, 201). Assist with set up of the class (lab and field trip preparations); assist students on field trips and during the labs; ensure student safety on field trips; drive students in 7‐passenger vans; and assist with menu planning, food procurement, meal
preparation, and cleanup on the 3‐day overnight field trip to the Harrison
Lewis Centre. Work will start before and extend beyond the course dates.
Two positions are available, pending sufficient enrolment.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Applicants should have background knowledge in the ecology and identification of marine species in Nova Scotia, especially those that inhabit the intertidal zone. Previous experience assisting with field classes will be considered an asset. Valid regular driver’s license for Nova Scotia, driving experience and a clean driving record, and current First Aid and CPR qualifications are required.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING (by E‐mail) BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE TO:
Grace Murphy, Biology Department, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2 Email: grace.murphy@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.
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DEMONSTRATOR/MARKER POSTING
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4R2
SUMMER CLASS

POSTING DATE: May 8, 2017

APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 13, 2017 (automatically renewed every 5 days until position is filled)

POSITION: Demonstrator/Marker 125 hrs

DATES OF EMPLOYMENT: July 4 – July 27, 2017

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: SEASIDE Summer Program, Biology Department

PAY RATE: Hourly rate as per CUPE agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT: Assist the instructor with the intensive, hands‐on summer class, BIOL 2601, Flora of Nova Scotia, which meets all day Monday through Friday, July 4‐20, 2017. Duties include assisting the instructor with 10 afternoon labs, 5 or 6 full‐day field trips, field quizzes, procurement and organization of field and lab supplies, setting up the lab practical, marking the lab practical, marking field quizzes, and clearing out the lab on the last day. Work will start before and extend beyond the course dates.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Ability to identify by sight common plants in Nova Scotia; ability to use dichotomous keys to identify plants; enthusiastic about plants; energetic and capable of walking on all‐day field trips. Preference will be given to candidates with an Honours BSc degree and/or graduate degree in Biology or a related field, with research experience in botany and/or plant ecology, lab and field trip teaching experience in the subject matter, and current certificate in Standard First Aid and CPR.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING (e‐mail preferred) BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE TO:
Dr. Alana Westwood, SEASIDE Summer Program
Biology Department, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
Email: a.westwood@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.
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TEACHING ASSISTANT/MARKER/DEMONSTRATOR POSTING
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
SUMMER CLASS

POSTING DATE: May 8, 2017

APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 13, 2017 (automatically renewed every 5 days until filled)

POSITION: Demonstrator 110 hours

PAY RATE: Hourly rate, as per CUPE agreement

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Biology and SEASIDE

DATES OF EMPLOYMENT: May 25 – June 20, 2017

WORK ASSIGNMENT: Assist the instructor (Dr. Tatiana Rossolimo) with the
summer class Biology 3327.03, Entomology. Duties include: Demonstrating and helping students in the lab; answering questions and offering feedba ck; marking exercises, lab exam, and collections; organizing equipment and supplies; demonstrating on the field trips; and preparation for the
field trips.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: BSc in Biology (completed or near‐completion), experience in lab work in entomology, experience identification of
arthropods, especially insects; minimum A grade in Entomology class. Standard first‐aid and CPR certification. Previous experience teaching entomology labs and/or field trips will be considered an asset.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Dr. Tatiana Rossolimo, Biology Dept, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2 E‐mail: tatiana@rossolimo.com

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.
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TEACHING ASSISTANT/MARKER/DEMONSTRATOR POSTING
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
SUMMER CLASS

POSTING DATE: May 8, 2017

APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 13, 2017 (automatically renewed every 5 days until filled)

POSITION: Demonstrator – 80 hours

PAY RATE: as per CUPE agreement

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Biology / SEASIDE

PERIOD OF WORK: June 10 – 30, 2017

WORK ASSIGNMENT: Assist the instructor (Dr. Tatiana Rossolimo) with the
summer class Biology 3328.03, Medical Entomology, taught from June 15‐30, 2017. Duties include: Helping students in the lab; answering questions and offering feedback; marking exercises, lab exam, and collections; organizing
equipment and supplies; preparation for the field trips; driving students in a 7‐passenger van on field trips; assisting with all aspects of camp logistics, including meal preparation, at the Harrison Lewis Centre, on the overnight
trip (June 20‐22).

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: BSc in Biology, experience in lab work in entomology, experience identification of arthropods, especially insects;
minimum A grade in Medical Entomology class. Standard first‐aid and CPR certification. Driver license valid in Nova Scotia, driving experience, and clean driving record.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Dr. Tatiana Rossolimo, Biology Dept, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2 Ph: 494‐5105; E‐mail: tatiana@rossolimo.com

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.
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DEMONSTRATOR/MARKER POSTING
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4H6
SUMMER CLASS

POSTING DATE: May 8, 2017

APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 13, 2017 (auto. renewed every 5 days until filled)

POSITION: Demonstrator (two positions, 90 hrs each)

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: SEASIDE Summer Program, Department of Biology

DATES OF EMPLOYMENT: July 4‐30, 2017

PAY RATE: As per CUPE agreement (hourly rate)

WORK ASSIGNMENT: Assist the instructor with the summer class Coastal Ecology, Biology 3623 (class dates July 4‐21, 2017). Demonstrators will
assist Instructor in set up of the class (lab and field trip preparations, equipment preparations). Demonstrator will help supervise and assist students on field trips, during the labs, and be available during class time. Assistance with marking may be required, especially during student seminars at the end of the course. Work may extend beyond the last day of class.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Applicant should have background knowledge in algal and marine invertebrate biology and ecology, especially in species identifications. Laboratory and field experience required. Previous experience as a SEASIDE demonstrator (or Biology TA) is preferred. Current First Aid and CPR qualified.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE TO: Jen Gauthier, SEASIDE Summer Program, Biology Department, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2 Email: jfrail@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.
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DEMONSTRATOR/MARKER POSTING
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
SUMMER CLASS

POSTING DATE: May 8, 2017

APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 13, 2017 (automatically renewed every 5 days until filled)

POSITION: Demonstrator: two or more positions – up to 170 hours total,
depending on enrolment

PAY RATE: Hourly rate, as per CUPE agreement

DATES OF WORK: July 24 – August 15, 2017

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Biology / SEASIDE

WORK ASSIGNMENT: Assist the instructors with the intensive, hands‐on summer class, BIOL 3626.03 (Sec. 1), Field Studies of Marine Mammals,
which meets all day Monday‐Sunday, July 26‐August 11, 2017. Duties include driving students in a rented vehicle, lab demonstrating, marking assignments and exams, field camp logistics and field project supervision.
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Experience conducting research on marine mammals and identifying seabirds is essential. Must be helpful, enthusiastic,
and knowledgeable, have a valid driver’s license, considerable experience driving and a clean driving record, and recent (since August 10, 2014) standard first‐aid and CPR certification. Undergraduate degree in Biology or Marine Biology is required. Graduate work completed or in progress will be considered an asset.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Dr. Nina Hamacher, Biology Dept, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
E‐mail: nhamacher@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.
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DEMONSTRATOR/MARKER POSTING
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
SUMMER CLASS

POSTING DATE: May 8, 2017

APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 13, 2017 (automatically renewed every 5 days until filled)

POSITION: Demonstrator: two or more positions – up to 170 hours total,
depending on enrolment

PAY RATE: Hourly rate, as per CUPE agreement

DATES OF WORK: August 10‐August 31, 2017

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Biology / SEASIDE

WORK ASSIGNMENT: Assist the instructors with the intensive, hands‐on summer class, BIOL 3626.03 (sec. 2), Field Studies of Marine Mammals,
which meets all day Monday‐Sunday, Aug 14‐Aug. 31, 2017. Duties include driving students in a rented vehicle, lab demonstrating, marking assignments and exams, field camp logistics and field project supervision.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Experience conducting research on marine mammals and identifying seabirds is essential. Must be helpful, enthusiastic,
and knowledgeable, have a valid driver’s license, considerable experience driving and a clean driving record, and recent (since August 31, 2014) standard first‐aid and CPR certification. Undergraduate degree in Biology or Marine Biology is required. Graduate work completed or in progress will be considered an asset.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Dr. Deborah Austin or Dr. Damian Lidgard, Biology Dept, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2 E‐mail: daustin@dal.ca or damian.lidgard@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.
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DEMONSTRATOR/ MARKER POSTING
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
SUMMER CLASS

POSTING DATE: May 8, 2017

APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 13, 2017 (automatically renewed every 5 days until filled)

POSITION: Demonstrator

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: One or two, up to 180 hours total

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Summer SEASIDE program, Biology

PAY RATE: as per CUPE agreement

PERIOD OF WORK: July 4‐25, 2017

WORK ASSIGNMENT: Assist the instructors (Dr. Rob Ronconi and Dr. Sarah Wong) with the summer class Biology 3628.03, Marine Ornithology, which is
taught July 4‐19, 2017. Duties include helping with the logistics of labs and field trips; marking assignments; driving students in 7‐passenger minivans; being on watch for safety issues in the field; spending one week off campus at field sites with students; coordinating student activities at the field station, including meals, schedules, cleaning, and student project‐related logistics;
and obtaining food and supplies for field trips. Expect work to begin before the first class and end after the last class.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: B.Sc. in Biology or a related field; ornithology class or equivalent experience in avian research; ability to identify species of birds in Nova Scotia by sight and sound; enthusiasm getting up early in the morning; up‐to‐date Standard first‐aid and CPR certification;
driver's license valid in NS, extensive driving experience, and good driving record; good physical condition (considerable hiking and some moderate physical labour is required). Graduate research and/or work experience in ornithology will be considered an asset.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE CONTACT: Dr. Rob Ronconi, Biology Dept, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2 E‐mail: rronconi@yahoo.com

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.
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DEMONSTRATOR/MARKER POSTING
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
SUMMER CLASS

POSTING DATE: May 8, 2017

APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 13, 2017 (auto. Renewed for 5 days until position is filled)

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: Demonstrators: 3 positions: one at 30 hours, and two at 60 hours each

DATES OF EMPLOYMENT: June 15‐30, 2017

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Summer SEASIDE program, Biology Department

PAY RATE: as per CUPE agreement for Demonstrator / Marker

WORK ASSIGNMENT: Assist the instructors, Jennifer Strang and Dr. Peter Bush, with the summer class BIOL/ ENVS/ GEOG 3633.03, Intro. to Spatial Information and GIS in Ecology, taught June 15‐30, 2017. The 30‐hour position will help students develop GIS skills in the lab. The 60‐hour positions will accompany the class on a 5‐day field trip; prepare a meal plan in consultation with the class, and obtain food and supplies prior to the trip; drive students to field station and for daily field work in 7‐passenger vans; accompany student teams in the field; assist with data collection; attend to student safety; help students in ecological aspects of field project (e.g., identifying species, sampling design, data collection); coordinate meal preparation and cleaning at the field station; and clean and return supplies after the field trip.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: 30‐hr position: evidence of well‐developed GIS skills. 60‐hr positions: B.Sc. in Biology or a related field. Knowledge of the marine and/or terrestrial ecology of NS. Driver’s license valid in NS, extensive driving experience and excellent driving record. Standard First Aid and CPR certification within last 3 years. Good physical condition (considerable hiking and moderate physical labour are required). Priority will be given to candidates with one or more of the following: knowledge of GIS, specifically ArcGIS10; GPS and compass navigational skills; experience with field sampling in terrestrial and/or marine environments; research experience in marine biology;
ability to identify plants, lichens, birds, marine invertebrates, and/or algae;
experience leading groups in the field; and previous experience at the
Harrison Lewis Centre.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE CONTACT: Dr. Cindy Staicer, Biology Dept, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2 E‐mail: cindy.staicer@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.
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DEMONSTRATOR/MARKER POSTING
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4H6
SUMMER CLASS

POSTING DATE: May 8, 2017

APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 13, 2017 (automatically renewed every 5 days until filled)

POSITION: Demonstrator (one position; 90 hrs)

DATES OF EMPLOYMENT: August 10‐ August 31, 2017

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: SEASIDE Summer Program, Department of Biology

PAY RATE: As per CUPE agreement (hourly rate)

WORK ASSIGNMENT: Assist the instructors with the summer class Conservation of Sharks, Skates and Rays, MARI 3627.03, taught August 14‐August 31, 2017. This intensive 14‐day course encompasses daily lectures, labs, and field trips. The Demonstrator will assist in the preparation and clean‐up of labs, help organize and attend field trips, and help grade assignments as needed. The Demonstrator will also be responsible for organizing group of students, assisting in the handling of live sharks, and answering student questions related to the class material.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Background in marine science or marine conservation. Preference will be given to candidates with backgrounds in
elasmobranch conservation and biology. Must be able to effectively organize large groups of students in the laboratory and field. Previous experience as a demonstrator for SEASIDE classes will be considered an asset. Driver’s License valid in Nova Scotia, extensive driving experience, and clean driving record. Current First Aid and CPR qualifications are required.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING (Email) BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE TO: Manuel Dureuil, Biology Department, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2 Email: manuel.dureuil@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.