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POSITION: Tutorial Coordinator for SUST 2000.06 – Local Governance, Citizen Engagement & Sustainability. FALL TERM 2018

POSTING DATE: 22 June, 2018

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 3 July, 2018

LENGTH OF POSITION: 27 August, 2018 to 17 December, 2018 (16 weeks)

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: College of Sustainability

PAY RATE: $25.00 per hour, 10 hours per week (average), 160 hours total.

SUST 2000 - Local Governance, Citizen Engagement & Sustainability.

The course explores the connections between people, their actions, and the complex issues associated with environmental and social sustainability.

The tutorial component of the course engages students in Problem-Based Learning (PBL) to gain experience addressing real sustainability challenges in diverse working groups. The tutorials are lead by Teaching Assistants (1 TA per tutorial section).

Responsibilities of the Tutorial Coordinator for SUST 2000:

1.          Develop tutorial activities and materials in partnership with course instructor(s) and TAs. Respond to feedback from TAs with innovative ideas and tutorial activities.

2.          Develop, monitor and maintain the Brightspace website for the course, including creation and maintenance of the grade book, posting of assignments and other course material, and setting up, monitoring and managing assignment rubrics and drop boxes.

3.          Monitor TA grading for consistency; consult with Instructor(s).

4.          Deliver the information session for Teaching Assistants during the first week of class.

5.          Prepare the agenda for and chair weekly TA meetings throughout the semester.

6.          Review and address challenges faced by TAs in their tutorials.

7.          Assist TAs with issues arising from group work, including dealing with the challenges of team assignments.

8.          Assist instructor(s) to develop and maintain a resource list/library of "best practices" for tutorials.

9.          Develop and implement a strategy for early intervention to identify struggling students, in consultation with the instructor(s).

10.    Review TA Hours Tracking Spreadsheets monthly through end of term; in consultation with College of Sustainability Academic Advisor & Program Manager.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Successful applicants must be a graduate or professional student at Dalhousie University. Applicants must have experience and a background in a field related to Environment, Sustainability and Society and preferably experience with Problem Based Learning as an approach to guiding undergraduate students through team-work solutions-oriented exercises. Familiarity with Brightspace Online Learning System is an asset; training is available.

The Tutorial Coordinator reports to the College of Sustainability Academic Advisor & Program Manager.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING BY

THE APPLICATION DEADLINE. Applications must include a cover letter and a résumé with contact information for two references. Applications should be sent by email to:

Sherry Elliott, Manager Finance and Administration

College of Sustainability, Dalhousie University sustprog@dal.ca

All offers of employment are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. 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.