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TEACHING ASSISTANT POSTING
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4R2

POSTING DATE: August 16, 2017

APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 22, 2017

POSITIONS: 2 or more Teaching Assistants (TA 130) for CANA1102/INTD1102 (fall term 2017).

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Canadian Studies Program, Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences

PAY RATE: As per CUPE 3912 Collective Agreement (130 hours)

WORK ASSIGNMENT:
The Teaching Assistant will assist with CANA1102/INTD1102 Halifax and the World: Part I. Duties include, but are not limited to: preparing and leading weekly tutorials, marking student assignments and essays, and attending class lectures (Tuesday/Thursday, 1335-1425). 130 hours of work during the 2017-18 fall term is expected. The Teaching Assistant reports to the course instructor.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:
An undergraduate degree in Canadian Studies or in a related field, or graduate work in Canadian Studies or in a related field. Strong essay writing skills and the ability to give reliable grammar and composition advice are required as are strong interpersonal skills. Preference will be given to students with a background in Canadian Studies.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE SUBMIT A COVER LETTER OUTLINING YOUR INTEREST IN THE POSITION, ALONG WITH YOUR RESUME AND AVAILABILITY, BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE TO:

Dr. Jerry Bannister
Coordinator, Canadian Studies Program
Dalhousie University
6135 University Avenue #1114
Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
Email: cana@dal.ca

All offers of employment are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.

Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of minority sexual orientation and gender identities, and all qualified candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.