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POSTING DATE: February 22, 2018

APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 9, 2018, or until positions filled

POSITION:           Teaching Assistant, ENVS 2000.03, Environmental Science Urban Field School (Several)

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Environmental Science, Faculty of Science

PAY RATE:           Stipend for 90 hrs ($2,070), according to the CUPE collective agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT:  Several TA positions are available (depending on enrolment) to assist the instructor with the summer class ENVS 2000.03, Environmental Science Urban Field School, in the field and classroom. Duties will include assisting in preparation of class materials and exercises, obtaining, and preparing field gear and supplies, assisting in teaching duties in the field, providing logistical support for trips, and assisting with marking of exercises. This second-year, Environmental Science class will provide students with hands-on experience in the subject of field methodology across the interdisciplinary field of Environmental Science. The class will be held from April 30 to May 11, 2018, Mondays to Fridays, and TAs must be available for the full day during the course.  The TAs will also be needed to assist the instructor with preparatory work during the week of April 23rd, 2018.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Research, teaching, or relevant class work experience in an aspect of Environmental Science. Schedule must be free every day except weekends (must have no other commitments) from April 23 to May 11. Experience with ArcGIS an asset (but not required).

To apply: Send a cover letter and resume by email to:

Dr. James Steenberg: james.steenberg@dal.ca

If you have further questions about the positions, please email James Steenberg.

All offers of employment as a part-time academic 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 Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.

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POSTING DATE: February 22, 2018

APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 9, 2018, or until positions filled

POSITION:           Teaching Assistant, ENVS 3001.03, Environmental Science Field School (3 positions available)

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Environmental Science, Faculty of Science

PAY RATE:           Stipend for 90 hrs ($2,070), according to the CUPE collective agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT:  Three TA positions are available to assist the instructor with the summer class ENVS 3001.03, Environmental Science Field School, in the field and classroom. Duties will include assisting in preparation of class materials and exercises, obtaining, and preparing field gear and supplies, assisting in teaching duties in the field, providing logistical support for overnight trips, driving a mini-van to field sites, and assisting with marking. This third-year, 3 credit-hour Environmental Science class will provide students with hands-on experience in the subject of field methodology across the interdisciplinary field of Environmental Science including forestry, monitoring species at risk, freshwater systems, and navigation with compass and GPS, writing field notes.  The class will run August 20 to 31st, 2018, all day, every day with one day off. The TAs will also be available to assist the instructor with preparatory work on August 16-17 and post-class administration on September 4-5, if necessary.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Research, teaching or relevant class work experience in environmental science or a natural science discipline. Schedule must be free every day (must have no other commitments) from August 20-31, including weekends and some overnight trips. Must have up-to-date certification in Standard First Aid and CPR, and a valid Nova Scotia driver’s license.

To apply: Send a cover letter and resume by email to:

Dr. Susan Gass: susan.gass@dal.ca

If you have further questions about the positions, please email Susan.

All offers of employment as a part-time academic 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 Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.