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» Go to news mainTeaching Assistant posting: Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Environmental Science Program
45-hr TEACHING ASSISTANT
ENVS4850 GIS Research Project
(cross-listed GEOG-ERTH-BIOL-GEOG) Winter 2020 Term
POSTING DATE: 12-November-2019
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5-Dec-2018 or until position filled
POSITION: Teaching Assistant, 1 x 45-hour positions
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Environmental Science Program
RATE OF PAY: According to the CUPE Agreement
JOB DESCRIPTION: 4850 is a winter term upper year GIS project-based course taken primarily by students completing the undergraduate GIS certificate.
The TA will be responsible for:
•Marking three (3) lab assignments and providing feedback in collaboration with thecourse instructor
•Assist with demonstrating tools and techniques in ArcGIS to the class
•Assist with updating assignments and datasets as required
•Provide student support for research project work
•Assist with marking research reports and presentations in collaboration with the courseinstructor
The position requires availability during lab sessions which run every Monday from 5:35 – 8:25pm during the winter term, though most weeks assistance is only required for 1.5-2 hours per week in class starting 4-5 weeks into the term.
REQUIREMENTS: The Teaching Assistant must be a graduate student at Dalhousie University, preferably with strong experience in GIS analysis and applications of spatial data in the environmental context. The ability to communicate effectively, to support students and provide constructive feedback are important assets for this role. Knowledge of ArcMap and/or ArcGIS PRO is required.
All offers of employment are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University. Applications must include a cover letter stating their experience with any/all of the above course topics and a current resumé or curriculum vitae. For more information, and to apply for the position please contact:
Dr. Amy Mui Environmental Science Program
Dalhousie University
1355 Oxford Street, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2 Phone: (902) 494-4197