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TEACHING ASSISTANT POSTING
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4R2

POSTING DATE: August 8, 2018

APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 13, 2018 or until positions filled

POSITIONS: Two or more Teaching Assistants (TA 130) for CANA1102/INTD1102 (fall term 2018/19)

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 (Monday/Wednesday, 1335-1425). 130 hours of work during the 2018/19 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 YOUR RESUME AND A COVER LETTER OUTLINING YOUR INTEREST IN THE POSITION (VIA EMAIL) 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
Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible
persons, women, persons of minority sexual orientation and gender identities,
and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our
community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/respect.