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Teaching Assistant Posting ‑ Business and Social Sciences/Faculty of Agriculture

Posted by Business and Social Sciences/Faculty of Agriculture on October 29, 2018 in Job Postings

Posting Date:  October 29, 2018
Application Deadline: November 9, 2018 – or until position filled

Position:       TA – Winter 2019 – January to April 2019
AGRI 3001 - ISSUES IN AGRICULTURAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

Department/Location: Business and Social Sciences, Agricultural Campus

Pay Rate:  110 hours as per CUPE Collective Agreement - $2,632.00 gross.

Work Assignment:  
Duties include, but are not limited to:
1) Preparation: Reviewing articles/videos relevant to course (required for providing student feedback as well as guidance to and grading of assignments).
2) Office Duties: Replying to student questions (usually by email); meeting with supervisor.
3) Marking, Grading, and Invigilating: Interacting with students to provide guidance, feedback, and help with major assignments.

Requirments of Position:   Preference will be given to graduate students in the Department. However, other applicants with a relevant graduate degree (i.e., related to agriculture, health promotion, health behaviour, occupational health and safety) are encouraged to apply.  

Applications must include a cover letter clarifying qualifications and relevant experience, and a curriculum vitae.

If you are interested in the above position, please apply in writing by the application deadline to:
Steven Dukeshire, Department Chair
Department of Business & Social Sciences
Dalhousie University, Faculty of Agriculture
P. O. Box 550, Truro, NS B2N 5E3
E-mail:  fac.bss@dal.ca

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.​