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POSTING DATE: August 15, 2019

APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 22, 2019, or until the position is filled

POSITION: TA110 (Teaching Assistant, 110 hours)

WORK PERIOD: Fall term (September-December 2019)

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 11^th-November 27^th) 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:

Emily Bingeman, Department of Philosophy, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, B3H 4R2 

E-mail: Emily.Bingeman@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.