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REPOST:  Marker, Teaching Assistant, Lab Demonstrator Opportunities, Winter 2020
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: School of Health Sciences
REPOST DATE:  November 29, 2019
APPLICATION DEADLINE:  December 3, 2019

1. POSITION:  Marker (up to maximum 45 hours)
                       HSCE 1010.03: Clinical Skills for Health Sciences—Winter 2020
                       (Jan 6 to April 24, 2020)

PAY RATE: In accordance with CUPE Collective Agreement

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 2020
                           (Jan 6 to April 24, 2020)

PAY RATE: In accordance with CUPE Collective Agreement

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:    Lab Demonstrator for RADT 1020: Skeletal & Systems Radiography
                         January 2020 - April 2020
                         Lab time is scheduled for Tuesdays & Thursdays 08:30 – 11:30
                         Location includes:  QEII Diagnostic Imaging Department and Practice Room
                         Total time:  13 sessions @ 4 hours = 52 hours(3 hour lab plus 1 hour prep each week)

PAY RATE:  $20.00/hour (This position will not be included in the CUPE Bargaining Unit)

WORK ASSIGNMENT:  The lab instructor will co-facilitate the lab component of RADT 1020, which consists of thirteen lab sessions.  Seven of these lab sessions are clinical labs where the lab instructor will be responsible for orienting
students to the clinical area, assigning students to preceptors (where appropriate) and supervising the students in performing radiographic procedures.  The remaining labs include demonstrating/coaching students through positioning skeletal radiographic examinations, reviewing radiographic images and related anatomy, andco-invigilating a lab test.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Certification in radiological technology, current membership with national and provincial professional associations, recent clinical experience and experience precepting students are required. Excellent understanding of general radiographic procedures and imaging equipment is also required. Previous teaching experience is desirable. The successful applicant must have knowledge of the radiological technology curriculum, enjoy working with students, and have good communication skills. Undergraduate and master’s degree preferred.

If you are interested in any of the above positions, please apply in writing, specifying the position and course name, with a current CV by the application deadline to:

Irene Fitzgerald, Administrative Manager
School of Health Sciences
irene.fitzgerald@dal.ca

All offers of employment as a part-time academic 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 Indigenous persons, 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. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for follow-up will be contacted.