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POSTING DATE: 31 October 2018

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 13 November 2018

POSITION: Teaching Assistants for SUST 1001.06, A Sustainable Future. WINTER TERM 2019

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: College of Sustainability, Mona Campbell Building Suite 1401.

PAY RATE: 130 hours as per CUPE Collective Agreement ($3111 gross pay).

WORK ASSIGNMENT: Teaching Assistants will be responsible for leading tutorials and providing support for SUST 1001.06 'A Sustainable Future'.  This class is part of the undergraduate program in Environment, Sustainability and Society (ESS).  Core courses in the ESS program draw from virtually every academic discipline on campus, and take an experiential and trans-disciplinary approach to curriculum in order to understand the realities behind complex sustainability issues.

Each Teaching Assistant will lead one 1.5-hour tutorial per week designed by the course instructors. Tutorials will cover an assortment of topics in the subject area of Environment, Sustainability and Society.  TAs will be required to prepare for tutorials, attend the Thursday evening lectures (7:00 – 9:00 pm) and will grade tutorial/lecture assignments, written reflections on the Thursday evening lectures, a constructive assignment, a Case Study group project and student participation in tutorials.  TAs will be expected to provide guidance to individual students and student teams on the Case Study project, lead students in lively discussions on a variety of topics including the Thursday evening lectures and readings, and keep accurate records of grades. TAs will also be required to attend a 1-hour weekly meeting with the course professors and tutorial coordinator, scheduled on Wednesdays 11:30am – 12:30pm. A mandatory training session will be held at the start of the semester. Job offers are contingent upon availability to participate in weekly meetings.

It is essential that TAs work collaboratively with the course instructors and fellow teaching assistants. TAs report directly to the Program Manager in the College of Sustainability.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Applicants must be Dalhousie students or graduates. Applicants must have experience and a background in a field related to Environment, Sustainability and Society. Experience with teaching, facilitation and marking is an asset. TAs must be reliable, energetic, and enthusiastic about the tutorial topics, proficient at writing in the English language, comfortable with basic algebra and use of Excel, and comfortable in facilitating the learning of undergraduate students. Successful applicants will be required to submit a form signed by their graduate studies supervisor (if applicable) acknowledging the TA position.

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 of 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. Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all qualified candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.

TEACHING ASSISTANT/MARKER/DEMONSTRATOR POSTING

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3H 4R2

POSTING DATE: 31 October 2018

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 13 November 2018

POSITION: Marker for SUST 1001.06, A Sustainable Future. WINTER TERM 2019

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: College of Sustainability, Mona Campbell Building Suite 1401.

PAY RATE:  $16.28/hour as per CUPE Collective Agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT:  Marker will grade mid-term and final exams. Payment is hourly as per CUPE collective Agreement, but it is anticipated that this position will take up to 60 hours.

Marker reports directly to the Program Manager in the College of Sustainability.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:  Applicants must be Dalhousie graduate students or graduates. Applicants must have experience or background in a field related to Environment, Sustainability and Society and must be proficient at writing in English. Marker must attend all SUST 1001 lectures (Tuesdays 11:30am – 1:00pm and Thursdays 7:00pm – 9:00pm) and complete all required readings. Preference will be given to concurrent SUST 1001 Teaching Assistants. Experience with teaching and marking is an asset. Successful applicants will be required to submit a form signed by their graduate studies supervisor (if applicable) acknowledging the Marker position.

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

APPLICATION DEADLINE. Applicants must confirm availability for required lecture times. 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 of 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. Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all qualified candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.

TEACHING ASSISTANT/MARKER/DEMONSTRATOR POSTING

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3H 4R2

POSTING DATE: 31 October 2018

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 13 November 2018

POSITION: Teaching Assistants for SUST 2001.06, Global Environmental Governance. WINTER TERM 2019.

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: College of Sustainability, Mona Campbell Building Suite 1401.

PAY RATE: 130 hours as per CUPE Collective Agreement ($3111 gross pay).

WORK ASSIGNMENT: Teaching Assistants will be responsible for leading tutorials and providing support for SUST 2001.06 "Global Environmental Governance". This class is part of the Environment, Sustainability and Society (ESS) undergraduate program. Core courses in the ESS program draw from virtually every academic discipline on campus, and take an experiential and trans-disciplinary approach to curriculum in order to understand the realities behind complex sustainability issues.

Each Teaching Assistant will lead one 2-hour tutorial per week with a maximum of 25 students.

Tutorials will cover an assortment of topics within the course's primary modules on International Relations, Economic Development, International Political Economy, International Institutions, Climate Change and Financial/Carbon Markets - all as they relate to Global Governance and Sustainability. Some familiarity with these topics and approaches is preferred, but not required

TAs will be required to prepare for tutorials, and grade student participation, tutorial assignments, as well as portions of other course assignments. TAs will be expected to provide constructive feedback on writing assignments, lead students in lively discussions and simulations on a variety of topics, and be available to meet one-on-one with students who request extra help. This course ends with a simulation of an international agreement pertaining to climate change. TAs will co-lead the mock Plenary Sessions, requiring them to attend all lectures on Tuesday and Thursday 2:30 – 4:00 during the last 3 weeks of classes. TAs must attend weekly meetings throughout the term with the course professor and tutorial coordinator which will be scheduled in consultation with the successful applicants. A mandatory training session will be held at the start of the semester.

It is essential that TAs work collaboratively with the course instructor and fellow teaching assistants. TAs report directly to the Program Manager in the College of Sustainability.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Applicants must be Dalhousie students or graduates. Applicants must have experience or background in a field related to Environment, Sustainability and Society, (preferably in an international context). Applicants must be available for the weekly TA meetings and classes as described above, and must confirm this in their application. TAs must be reliable, energetic, and enthusiastic about the tutorial topics, proficient at writing in the English language, and comfortable in facilitating the learning of undergraduate students. Successful applicants will be required to submit a form signed by their graduate studies supervisor (if applicable) acknowledging the TA position

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

APPLICATION DEADLINE. Applicants must confirm availability for required lecture times. 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 of 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. Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all qualified candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.

TEACHING ASSISTANT/MARKER/DEMONSTRATOR POSTING

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3H 4R2

POSTING DATE: 31 October 2018

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 13 November 2018

POSITION: Marker for SUST 2001.06, Global Environmental Governance. WINTER TERM 2019.

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: College of Sustainability, 1401 Mona Campbell

PAY RATE: $16.28/hour as per CUPE Collective Agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT: The Marker will grade all of the reading and lecture reflections posted periodically through the semester. The Marker is expected to read all of the readings and attend four stipulated sessions in the ESS Lecture Series (Thursdays 7:00 – 9:00 pm), to grade each reflection, and provide feedback to students on their submissions. The Marker is expected to assist students who request help with the written reflections. Payment is hourly as per CUPE Collective Agreement, but it is anticipated that this position will take up to 90 hours.

The course will cover an assortment of topics within the course's primary modules on International Relations, Economic Development, International Political Economy, International Institutions, Climate Change and Financial/Carbon Markets - as they relate to Global Governance and Sustainability. Some familiarity with these topics and approaches is preferred, as the reflections being graded will be framed in this context.

A mandatory training session will be held at the start of the semester. The Marker will be required to provide a brief update at the beginning of each weekly TA Meeting, which will be scheduled in consultation with the successful TA and Marker applicants.

It is essential that the Marker work collaboratively with the course instructors and Teaching Assistants. Markers report directly to the Program Manager in the College of Sustainability.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Applicants must be Dalhousie students or graduates. Applicants must have experience and a background in a field related to Environment, Sustainability and Society and must be proficient at writing in English. Preference will be given to concurrent SUST 2001 Teaching Assistants. Experience with teaching and marking is an asset. Applicants must be available for the ESS Lectures as described above, and must confirm this in their application. Successful applicants will be required to submit a form signed by their graduate studies supervisor (if applicable) acknowledging the Marker position.

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 of 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. Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all qualified candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.

TEACHING ASSISTANT/MARKER/DEMONSTRATOR POSTING

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3H 4R2

POSTING DATE: 31 October, 2018

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 13 November 2018

POSITION: Marker for SUST 3102.03, Coastal Change and Adaptation, WINTER TERM 2019.

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: College of Sustainability, 1401 Mona Campbell

PAY RATE: $16.28/hour as per CUPE Collective Agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT: The Marker will help grade:

1. 2 quizzes (mid-February and mid-March)
2. 1 'Education Piece' (Mid-March) (grading shared)
3. Final (take-home) exam (mid-April) (grading shared)
    
   
   Payment is hourly as per CUPE Collective Agreement, but it is anticipated that this position will take up to 40 hours.

The course will cover:

• Humans and our relation to the sea
• Threats to Northern communities
• Impacts of sea level rise on Nova Scotian and coastal communities worldwide
• Alteration of freshwater discharge and sediment transport due to human interference with rivers (dams), agricultural practices, land use and its effects on coastal areas/communities
• Urbanization; the growth of mega cities in coastal areas
• Loss of coastal habitats

• Effects of changes (toxins, salinity, sediment load, climate, manmade substances) on humans, society, ecosystems
• Introduction of exotic species
• Overfishing, the loss of fisheries, and its impacts on Nova Scotia communities
• Eutrophication/Dead Zones/Upstream management
• Stormwater management in Halifax
• Challenges and strategies for coastal-realm conservation, management, & governance

Familiarity with these topics and approaches is preferred

It is essential that the Marker work collaboratively with the course instructor. The Marker reports directly to the Program Manager in the College of Sustainability.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Applicants must be Dalhousie students or graduates. Applicants must have suitable background for the position as described above, and must be proficient at writing in English. Experience with teaching and marking is an asset. Successful applicants will be required to submit a form signed by their graduate studies supervisor (if applicable) acknowledging the Marker position.

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 of 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. Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all qualified candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.

TEACHING ASSISTANT/MARKER/DEMONSTRATOR POSTING

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3H 4R2

POSTING DATE: 31 October 2018

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 13 November 2018

POSITION: Teaching Assistant for SUST 1400.03, Exploring Sustainability. WINTER TERM 2019

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: College of Sustainability, Mona Campbell Building Suite 1401.

PAY RATE: 130 hours as per CUPE Collective Agreement ($3111 gross pay)

WORK ASSIGNMENT: The Teaching Assistant (TA) will be responsible for leading online learning and providing support for SUST 1400.03 'Exploring Sustainability'. This new online class is a part of the undergraduate program in Environment, Sustainability and Society (ESS) within the College of Sustainability. Core courses in the ESS program draw from a number of academic discipline on campus and take an experiential and trans-disciplinary approach to curriculum in order to understand the realities behind complex sustainability issues.

Each TA will guide 20 students through all components of the online course, and will facilitate their learning of an assortment of topics in the subject area of ESS. TAs will be required to watch all online content and complete all course readings; moderate and participate in online discussion boards; and grade online participation, short quizzes, a constructive research assignment, four reflective papers and a final term paper. TAs will be required to monitor the course learning site (Brightspace) on a daily basis (Mon-Fri) and will require personal access to a computer and high-speed internet. TAs will be expected to provide guidance to individual students on the constructive research assignment, respond to student emails in a timely and professional manner, and keep accurate records of grades. TAs will also be required to attend a 1-hour weekly meeting with the course professor and course coordinator which will be scheduled in consultation with the successful applicants. A mandatory training session will be held at the start of the semester. Job offers are contingent upon availability to participate in weekly meetings.

It is essential that TAs work collaboratively with the course instructors. TAs report directly to the Program Manager in the College of Sustainability.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Applicants must be Dalhousie students or graduates. Applicants must have experience and a background in a field related to ESS. Experience with teaching, facilitation and marking is an asset. TAs must be highly proficient in written communication in the English language; experienced using Brightspace learning software as a part of a course teaching team; reliable, energetic, and enthusiastic about the tutorial topics; and comfortable in facilitating the learning of undergraduate students. Successful applicants will be required to submit a form signed by their graduate studies supervisor (if applicable) acknowledging the TA position.

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 of 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. Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all qualified candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. ​

TUTORIAL COORDINATOR POSTING

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3H 4R2

POSITION: Tutorial Coordinator for SUST 2001.06 – Global Environmental Governance. WINTER TERM 2019

POSTING DATE: October 31, 2018

APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 13, 2018

LENGTH OF POSITION: Jan. 3, 2019 to Apr.25, 2019

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: College of Sustainability

PAY RATE: $25.00 per hour, 10 hours per week, 16 weeks, 160 total expected hours.

SUST 2001 – Global Environmental Governance

The Class covers an assortment of topics within its primary modules on International Relations, Economic Development, International Political Economy, International Institutions, Climate Change and Financial/Carbon Markets - all as they relate to Global Governance and Sustainability. Some familiarity with these topics and approaches is preferred. Tutorials will take place in a variety of locations including classrooms and sites of interest both on and off campus.

Students will attend two lectures (1.5 hours each) during the week and they will attend one tutorial.

Responsibilities of the Tutorial Coordinator for SUST 2001 include the following:

1. Be responsible for all aspects of tutorial delivery and organization during the semester, in partnership with course instructor
2. Attend all class lectures (twice a week, 1.5 hours each lecture), and take part as a co-facilitator for the final simulation, also attend selected Thursday evening lectures.
3. Deliver the training session for TAs, and assist instructor in the evaluation of the TA training
4. Prepare the agenda for and chair weekly TA meetings throughout the semester to review progress and review and address challenges faced by TAs in their tutorial meetings
5. Assist TAs with issues arising from lecture and tutorial work, including dealing with the challenges of experiential learning assignments that continues for the whole semester
6. Develop all make-up tutorial requirements
7. Assist instructor with developing assignments, and tests or exams when needed
8. Develop, monitor and maintain the BrightSpace website for the course, including creation and maintenance of the online grade book, and platform for the final simulation covering the last few weeks of class

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 International Relations, Political Economy, Sustainable Development, Climate Change, and Simulation Based Learning.

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 of 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. Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all qualified candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.