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POSTING DATE: August 10, 2018
APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 20, 2018 or until the position is filled
POSITION: TA45 (Teaching Assistant 45 hours, one position Fall term: Sept-Nov 2018)
PAY RATE: According to C.U.P.E. agreement
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Faculty of Science, Integrated Science (Biology)
WORK ASSIGNMENT: Assist in the field trips for the Biology component of the Integrated Science Program (SCIE 1506). This includes preparation and clean-up, helping to lead field trips and marking exercises and reports. Field trips include biology content as well as content integrated with Earth Sciences. Must be available for all four field trips (and must have a flexible schedule to allow rescheduling in case of weather).
Field trip dates:
- Thursday September 20th, full day
- Friday September 28th, afternoon
- Friday October 5th, afternoon
- Thursday October 18th, full day
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Minimum upper level undergraduate student in Biology or Marine Biology or a related field. Field experience in terrestrial ecology, marine biology, and biodiversity, with expertise in identification of a wide range of species (plants, macroalgae, and macroinvertebrates) is essential. Previous marking and teaching experience is an asset. Current first aid is an asset. If you are interested in the above position, please apply in writing to:
Dr. Gabrielle Tompkins, Director, Integrated Science Program, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H4R2 (Phone: 902.494.8496; fax: 902.494.3736; email: gabrielle.tompkins@dal.ca)
Applicants should provide a summary of expertise and teaching experience, resume and confirmation of availability on the above dates.
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: August 10, 2018
APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 30, 2018 or until the position is filled
POSITION: TA35 (Teaching Assistant, 35 hours; 2 positions; Sept-Dec 2018)
PAY RATE: According to C.U.P.E. agreement
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Faculty of Science, Integrated Science (Biology)
WORK ASSIGNMENT: Assist the instructor in the delivery of the Biology laboratory
component of the Integrated Science Program (SCIE 1506). Teach first-year biology labs (must be available between 1:30-5:30 PM on Friday afternoons). Attend a 1 hour pre-lab meeting at a mutually agreed upon time. Mark student exercises, record
marks, submit marks, and return marked papers within 1 week.
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Comfortable with concepts and techniques at the introductory level in all aspects of introductory biology, especially biodiversity, cell biology and energy and metabolism. Preference will be given to candidates pursuing an honours or graduate or honours degree in Biology or a related program and candidates with demonstrated potential for teaching excellence. Previous experience with the Integrated Science program is an asset.
If you are interested in the above position, please apply in writing (email is acceptable) with a summary of expertise and teaching experience, and your resume and schedule to:
Dr. Gabrielle Tompkins, Director, Integrated Science Program, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H4R2 (Phone: 902.494.8496; fax: 902.494.3736; email: gabrielle.tompkins@dal.ca)
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: August 10, 2018
APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 30, 2018 or until the position is filled
POSITION: TA45 (Teaching Assistant, 45 hours, one position; Fall term: Sept-Nov 2018)
PAY RATE: According to C.U.P.E. agreement
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Faculty of Science (Integrated Science and Earth Sciences)
WORK ASSIGNMENT:
Fall 2018: Assist on the field trips for the Earth Sciences component of SCIE 1506, Integrated Science Program. Includes preparation and clean up, helping to lead field trips, and marking exercises. Must be available for all four field trips (and must have a flexible schedule in case the
dates of these trips need to be changed due to weather):
Field trip dates:
- Thursday September 20th, full day
- Friday September 28th, afternoon
- Friday October 5th, afternoon
- Thursday October 18th, full day
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Minimum upper level undergraduate student with broad background in the Earth Sciences. Interdisciplinary coursework and research experience is an asset. Background in ecology/environmental science is helpful. Current first aid is an asset.
If you are interested in the above position, please submit a letter of application and resume and confirmation of availability on the above dates to:
Dr. Lexie Arnott, Earth Sciences and Integrated Science Program
Department of Earth Sciences, LSC 2020B, Dalhousie University, Halifax, B3H 4R2
E-mail: aarnott@dal.ca
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: August 10, 2018
APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 30, 2018, or until the position is filled
POSITION: TA110 (Teaching Assistant, 110 hours)
WORK PERIOD: Fall term (September-December 2018)
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Faculty of Science, Integrated Science Program (and Philosophy)
PAY RATE: According to the C.U.P.E. agreement
WORK ASSIGNMENT: Support the first-year writing component of the Integrated Science Program (SCIE 1506/1507). Mark several formal written assignments for PHIL 1050.03, Ethics in Science, using a marking rubric. Teach weekly tutorials (Wednesdays 4:30-5:30pm September 5th-November 28th) including writing workshops. Meet with students individually.
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:
Undergraduate degree completed in philosophy, graduate degree completed or in progress in science, philosophy or a related field,
and a strong interest and experience in teaching writing and critical thinking skills. Candidates with a background in science as well as philosophy will have priority. Previous experience with the Integrated Science program will be considered an asset.
Integrated Science is committed to encouraging its students to excel in their written work. Extensive and thoughtful feedback is required to help students become better writers.
If you are interested in the above position, please apply in writing (email is acceptable) to:
Dr. Kirstin Borgerson, Department of Philosophy, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, B3H 4R2
Ph: 902-494-3338 E-mail: kirstin.borgerson@dal.ca
Applicants should include a summary of their expertise and teaching experience, their resume, and confirmation of availability for tutorials, which run Wednesdays 4:30-5:30 pm in the fall term.
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: August 10, 2018
APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 30, 2018, or until the position is filled
POSITION: Teaching assistant, 35 hours, two positions (Sept-Dec 2018)
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Faculty of Science and Department of Psychology & Neuroscience
PAY RATE: According to C.U.P.E. agreement
WORK ASSIGNMENT: Duties include setting up labs and assisting the teaching of labs for the first-year Psychology/Neuroscience component of Integrated Science (DISP; SCIE 1506 and SCIE 1507), marking completed labs, and entering grades. The TA will be available during scheduled lab time (Fridays 1430-1630), and occasionally at other times, to assist the instructor with teaching and coordinate additional teaching assistance.
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Minimum upper level undergraduate student in Psychology or Neuroscience. Preference will be given to persons enrolled in an honours or graduate degree program and who have successfully completed the DISP program. Previous experience as a teaching assistant at the Introductory level, particularly in DISP, is an asset.
If you are interested in the above position, please apply via email including a summary of your expertise, teaching experience and your schedule, by the deadline to:
Dr. Jennifer Stamp
Psychology Instructor, Dalhousie Integrated Science Program
Psychology Department, Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
E-mail: Jennifer.Stamp@Dal.Ca
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: August 10, 2018
APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 30, 2018, or until the position is filled
POSITION: TA110 (Teaching Assistant, 110 hours, Sept-Dec 2018)
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Faculty of Science, Integrated Science Program
PAY RATE: According to the C.U.P.E. agreement
WORK ASSIGNMENT: Support the Writing in Science component of Dalhousie's Integrated Science Program (SCIE 1506/SCIE 1507), a Writing Requirement Class. Mark several components of a formal written lab report for approx. 80 students, providing detailed comments and using the marking rubric supplied. Meet with students individually as needed. Assist with developing several writing workshops; hold writing workshops and tutorials.
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:
Undergraduate degree completed in Biology or a related field,graduate degree in progress or completed in Biology or a related field, strong interest in teaching writing and critical thinking, outstanding writing skills, and experience preparing scientific manuscripts. Previous experience teaching writing to undergraduates is an asset.
Further details: Integrated Science is committed to encouraging its students to excel in their written work. Extensive and thoughtful feedback is required to help students become better scientific writers.
If you are interested in the above position, please apply in writing (email is acceptable) to:
Dr. Gabrielle Tompkins, Director, Integrated Science Program, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H4R2 (Phone: 902.494.8496; fax: 902.494.3736; email: gabrielle.tompkins@dal.ca.
Applicants should include a summary of expertise, teaching experience, resume, and their schedule.
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