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Marker & Teaching Assistant Opportunities, Winter 2019
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: School of Health Sciences
POSTING DATE:  November 7, 2018
APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 13, 2018

PAY RATE: In accordance with CUPE Collective Agreement

1.       POSITION:         Marker (up to maximum 45 hours)
                                   HSCE 1010.03: Clinical Skills for Health Sciences—Winter 2019
                                   (Jan 7 to April 26, 2019)
COURSE DESCRIPTION:  HSCE1010 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 clinical practice in their field of study within the health sciences (diagnostic medical ultrasound, nuclear medicine technology, radiological technology, and respiratory therapy). Students will further their understanding of working within a healthcare environment as they learn skills required to provide patient-centered care.

WORK ASSIGNMENT:  The MARKER will grade the academic research paper component of HSCE 1010.  Responsibilities include: regular meetings and e-mail communication with course faculty to review expectations for the term paper, grading the term paper, providing feedback for students, and submitting grades to course faculty.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: an undergraduate degree in one of the Health Professions, English, Literature, or Library Sciences; and an understanding of the evidence based decision-making process. Previous teaching experience is desirable.

2.       POSITION:       Teaching Assistant (130 hours)
                                HSCE 2000.03: Healthcare Ethics –Winter 2019
                                (Jan 7 to April 26, 2019)

WORK ASSIGNMENT:  The Teaching Assistant for Health Care Ethics will be responsible for working with the course professor to ensure that the course runs efficiently.   Evaluation of student performance (marking) will be shared between the teaching assistant and the course professor.   The Teaching Assistant reports to the course professor.   Position is for 130 hours for the semester.    This course is taught on-line.

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 current issues in health care ethics and have at least an undergraduate degree in a related area. Experience using Brightspace is an asset.

3.       POSITION:  Teaching Assistant (130 hours)
                            HSCE 3000.03: Culture, Diversity & Health – Winter 2019
                            (Jan 7 to April 26, 2019)

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.

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.       POSITION:  Teaching Assistant (130 hours)
                            HSCE 4220.03: Critical Research Appraisal & Practices – W 2019
                             (Jan 7 to April 26, 2019)

WORK ASSIGNMENT:  This course is taught on-line using the On-line Web Learning (OWL) learning management system, Brightspace. The Teaching Assistant will be responsible for working with the course professor 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.  Experience with Brightspace is an asset. Applicant should at minimum be enrolled in a Master's program.

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 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.