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POSTING DATE: July 29, 2020
APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 9, 2020 or until the position is filled
POSITION: TA45 (Teaching Assistant 45 hours, one position Fall term: August-December 2020)
PAY RATE: According to C.U.P.E. agreement
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Faculty of Science, Integrated Science (Biology)
WORK ASSIGNMENT: Assist in the development and delivery of four online field trips for the Biology component of the Integrated Science Program (SCIE 1506). This includes preparation for and guiding field trips online, assisting with development of species identification materials, vetting field trip exercises and marking exercises for 60 students. Field trips include biology content as well as content integrated with Earth Sciences and Chemistry. Must be available to provide live online support for four field trips, scheduled for Wednesday or Friday afternoons in September and October. Dates TBD.
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Minimum upper level undergraduate student in Biology or Marine Biology or a related field. Field experience in terrestrial ecology, marine biology, and biodiversity, with expertise in identification of a wide range of species (plants, lichen, macroalgae, and macroinvertebrates) is essential. Previous marking and teaching experience is an asset. A graduate degree (completed or in progress) in a relevant field is an asset. If you are interested in the above position, please apply in writing to:
Dr. Gabrielle Tompkins, Director, Integrated Science Program, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H4R2 (Phone: 902.494.8496; email: gabrielle.tompkins@dal.ca)
Applicants should provide a summary of expertise and teaching experience, resume and confirmation of availability for the above dates.
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
POSTING DATE: July 29, 2020
APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 9, 2020 or until the position is filled
POSITION: TA45 (Teaching Assistant, 45 hours; 3 positions; Sept-Dec 2020)
PAY RATE: According to C.U.P.E. agreement
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Faculty of Science, Integrated Science (Biology)
WORK ASSIGNMENT: Assist the instructor in the delivery of the Biology laboratory
component of the Integrated Science Program (SCIE 1506). Teach first-year biology labs online (must be available between 1:30-4:30 PM on Friday afternoons). Attend a 1-hour pre-lab meeting at a mutually agreed upon time and vet laboratory exercises. Mark student exercises, upload marks, return marked assignments within 1 week, meet with students online to discuss marked assignments if requested.
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Comfortable with concepts and techniques at the introductory level in all aspects of introductory biology, especially biodiversity, cell biology, energy and metabolism, physiology and molecular biology. Preference will be given to candidates pursuing an honours or graduate degree in Biology or a related program and candidates with demonstrated potential for teaching excellence. Previous experience with the Integrated Science program is an asset.
If you are interested in the above position, please apply in writing by email with a summary of expertise and teaching experience, and your resume and schedule to:
Dr. Gabrielle Tompkins, Director, Integrated Science Program, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H4R2 (Phone: 902.494.8496; fax: 902.494.3736; email: gabrielle.tompkins@dal.ca)
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.
POSTING DATE: July 29, 2020
APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 9, 2020 or until the position is filled
POSITION: TA45 (Teaching Assistant, 45 hours, one position; Fall term: Sept-Dec 2020)
PAY RATE: According to C.U.P.E. agreement
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Faculty of Science (Integrated Science and Earth Sciences)
WORK ASSIGNMENT:
Fall 2020: Assist with the development and delivery of up to four online field trips for the Earth Sciences component of SCIE 1506, Integrated Science Program. Includes preparation, coordination, vetting field trip exercises, helping to lead field trips online, and marking exercises for 60 students. Field trips include Earth Science content as well as content integrated with Biology. Must be available to provide live online support for four field trips, scheduled for Wednesday or Friday afternoons in September, October or November. Dates TBD.
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Minimum upper level undergraduate student with broad background in the Earth Sciences. Interdisciplinary coursework and research experience is an asset. Background in ecology/environmental science is helpful.
If you are interested in the above position, please email a letter of application and resume and confirmation of availability on the above dates to:
Dr. Lexie Arnott, Earth Sciences and Integrated Science Program
Department of Earth Sciences, Dalhousie University, Halifax, B3H 4R2
E-mail: lexie@dal.ca
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.
POSTING DATE: July 29, 2020
APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 9, 2020, or until the position is filled
POSITION: TA130 (Teaching Assistant, 130 hours)
WORK PERIOD: Fall term (September-December 2020)
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 online tutorials (Mondays 1:30-4:30pm September 11th-November 27th) including writing workshops. Meet with students individually.
REQUIREMENTS OF Undergraduate degree completed in philosophy, graduate degree POSITION: 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 by email to:
Dr. Letitia Meynell, Department of Philosophy, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, B3H 4R2
E-mail: Letitia.Meynell@dal.ca
Applicants should include a summary of their expertise and teaching experience, their resume, and confirmation of availability for online tutorials, which run Mondays 1:30-4:30 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.
POSTING DATE: July 29, 2020
APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 9, 2020, or until the position is filled
POSITION: Teaching assistants, 35 hours, four positions: two positions in the fall (Sept-Dec 2020); two positions in the winter (Jan-Apr 2021)
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Faculty of Science and Department of Psychology & Neuroscience
PAY RATE: According to C.U.P.E. agreement
WORK ASSIGNMENT: Duties include setting up and assisting the teaching of online labs for the 1st year Psychology/Neuroscience component of Integrated Science (DISP; SCIE 1506 and SCIE 1507), marking completed labs, and entering grades. The TA will be available during scheduled lab time (Fridays 1330-1630), and occasionally at other times, to assist the instructor with teaching and coordinate additional teaching assistance.
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Successful applicants will have a background in Psychology or Neuroscience (upper level undergraduate or graduate), strong presentation and organizational skills, and an interest in science literacy. Previous experience as a teaching assistant at the Introductory level, particularly in DISP, is an asset.
If you are interested in the above position, please apply via email including a summary of your expertise, teaching experience and your schedule, by the deadline to:
Dr. Jennifer Stamp
Psychology Instructor, Dalhousie Integrated Science Program
Psychology Department, Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
E-mail: Jennifer.Stamp@Dal.Ca
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
POSTING DATE: July 29, 2020
APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 9, 2020 or until the position is filled
POSITION: TA110 (Teaching Assistant, 110 hours; 1 position; Sep-Dec 2020)
PAY RATE: According to C.U.P.E. agreement
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Faculty of Science, Integrated Science (Statistics)
WORK ASSIGNMENT: Assist the instructor in the delivery of the Statistics
component of the Integrated Science Program (SCIE 1506). Teach and support first-year statistics tutorials using the statistical software package R in online sessions. Provide "on-call" R support by email. Assist with preparing and administering homework and lab exercises on Brightspace. Compile student-collected data from SCIE 1506 activities (using Google sheets). Mark student exercises and upload marks within 1 week. The TA will be available during scheduled tutorial time (Tuesdays 8:30-10:00 am and 1:00-2:30 pm), and occasionally at other times, to assist the instructor with teaching and marking and coordinate additional teaching assistance.
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Solid working knowledge of statistics at the 1st and 2nd year level and with using statistical tools to explore different types of data. Proficient with the software package R, Microsoft Excel and Google sheets. Preference will be given to candidates pursuing an honours or graduate degree or related program with a statistical focus, or a related program. Previous experience with the Integrated Science program, applications of statistics to other disciplines, and demonstrated potential for teaching excellence are assets.
If you are interested in the above position, please apply via email with a summary of expertise and teaching experience, and your resume and schedule to:
Dr. Andrew Irwin, Department of Mathematics and Statistics and Integrated Science Program, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H4R2; email: a.irwin@dal.ca)
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.