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POSTING DATE:  July 17, 2018
APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 23, 2018

1.   Marker for HSCE 1000.03 - Foundations of Health Care Practice                               

Fall 2018; up to a maximum of 45 hours.

PAY RATE: In accordance with CUPE Collective Agreement

COURSE DESCRIPTION: HSCE1000 is designed to provide learners with the opportunity to develop and enhance their critical reading, writing, and thinking skills, against the backdrop of topics and issues relevant to contemporary practice and study in the health sciences (diagnostic medical ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear medicine technology, radiological technology, and respiratory therapy). Specifically, students will learn about evidence-based decision making, health and its determinants, the funding and delivery of health care in Canada, professionalism, communication, teamwork, and diversity.

WORK ASSIGNMENT: The MARKER will grade the evaluative components of HSCE 1000. Responsibilities include: regular meetings and e-mail communication with course faculty to review expectations for each assignment; grading assignments, quizzes and a term paper; and recording, tracking and regularly submitting grades to course faculty.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: an undergraduate degree in one of the health professions, English, literature or library sciences; an understanding of the evidence based decision-making process. Previous teaching experience is desirable


2.  Teaching Assistant Positions (45 hours each) for the following two courses:                                

HSCE 1020.03: Human Anatomy & Physiology I (Fall 2018)               

HSCE 1030.03: Human Anatomy & Physiology II (Winter 2019)

This course is taught on line using On-line Web Learning (Brightspace).

PAY RATE: In accordance with CUPE Collective Agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT: The TA will be responsible for working with the course professor to ensure that the course runs efficiently and that student evaluations are prompt with appropriate feedback. Evaluation of student performance will be shared between the TA and the course professor. The TA reports to the course professor.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Individuals interested in applying for this position should have familiarity with anatomical and physiological terminology and principles. The successful applicants will preferably be enrolled in a graduate program in one of the biological sciences. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and capacity for organization and working to a deadline are required. Familiarity with the Dalhousie Brightspace online portal or other online learning resource tools would be beneficial.

3. Teaching Assistant (130 hours)                           

HSCE 3000.03: Culture, Diversity & Health – Fall 2018

This course is taught on line using On-line Web Learning (Brightspace). Students taking this distance course may primarily be post-diploma students who are located throughout Canada.

PAY RATE: In accordance with CUPE Collective Agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT:  The Teaching Assistant will be responsible for working with the course professor to ensure that the course runs efficiently.  Evaluation of student performance (marking) and proctoring examinations will be shared between the teaching assistant and the course professor. The Teaching Assistant reports to the course professor.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Individuals interested in applying for this position should have outstanding organizational and communication skills, should work well with others and be self-motivated independent workers.  The successful applicant will be familiar with and interested in current issues related to cultural competency and diversity in the Canadian health care context. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. Masters student is preferred but those with relevant undergraduate preparation and experience will be considered.

4. Teaching Assistant (130 hours)                          

HSCE 3010.03:  Introduction to Health Research - Fall 2018

This course is taught on line using On-line Web Learning (OWL) on the Brightspace platform. Students taking this distance course may be post-diploma students who are located throughout Canada.

PAY RATE: In accordance with CUPE Collective Agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT:  The Teaching Assistant will be responsible for working with the course professor in this online-delivered course to ensure that the course runs efficiently and effectively.  Evaluation of student performance and participation on an ongoing basis will be expected of the TA in this role.  The Teaching Assistant reports to the course professor.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Individuals interested in applying for this position should have outstanding organizational and communication skills, should work well with others and be self-motivated independent workers.  Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.  Masters student is preferred.  Experience with OWL/Brightspace an asset.

5.  Teaching Assistant (130 hours)
                             
HSCE 4030.03:  Leadership in Health Care – Fall 2018

This course is taught on-line using the On-line Web Learning (OWL) on the Brightspace platform. Students taking this distance course may be post-diploma students who are located throughout Canada.

PAY RATE: In accordance with CUPE Collective Agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT:  This course is taught on-line using the On-line Web Learning (OWL) on the Brightspace platform.  The Teaching Assistant will be responsible for working with the course professor in this course to ensure that the course runs efficiently and effectively.  Evaluation of student performance and participation on an ongoing basis will be expected of the TA in this role.  The Teaching Assistant reports to the course professor.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Individuals interested in applying for this position should have outstanding organizational and communication skills, should work well with others and be self-motivated independent workers.  The successful applicant will be familiar with and interested in current issues related to leadership in the Canadian health care context. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.  Experience with Brightspace is an asset.  Masters student is preferred but those with relevant undergraduate preparation and experience will be considered.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ANY OF THE ABOVE POSITIONS, PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING, SPECIFYING THE POSITION AND COURSE NAME, WITH A CURRENT CV AND THREE REFERENCES BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE TO:

Irene Fitzgerald, Administrative Manager
School of Health Sciences, Dalhousie University
Bethune Building, Room 629
1276 South Park Street
Halifax, N.S.  B3H 2Y9
irene.fitzgerald@dal.ca

All offers of employment as a part-time academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the courses 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.
We would like to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for follow-up will be contacted.