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Teaching Assistant Posting – SURGE Science Sandbox

Posting
Date: August 21, 2020    

Closing
Date: September 4, 2020

Position: Full Year Teaching Assistant (TA180)

 
September, 2020 – April, 2021 (two positions available)

Department/Location: Dalhousie Faculty of Science (Interdepartmental),
SURGE science sandbox, Life Sciences Centre

Rate of Pay: As per CUPE agreement

Work Assignment: The teaching assistant will assist
with SCIE 4701/4702, Science & Technology Innovation, Commercialization,
and Entrepreneurship

Job Description: Teaching assistant for SCIE
4701/4702. This is a full year capstone course that provides an introduction to the processes
and mindsets around innovation and commercialization of science and technology,
including entrepreneurship. Experiential learning format; teams work to develop
and pitch a viable business model for a scientific solution to a real-world problem.
Complemented by lectures, case studies, and guest presentations. TAs will
provide support to the instructor, including attending class (online or
in-person, as proscribed by the university), providing oral and written
feedback to students, and meeting with student teams (online) once per week outside
of class time.

Responsibilities include: Completing assigned
readings, preparing materials for class, attending and coming prepared to each
week’s class, providing organizational support for teams, preparing A/V
equipment for class, providing feedback to groups during presentations,
participating in class discussions, and meeting with teams outside of class
time on a weekly basis (30 min per team) to provide mentorship and advising,
marking class presentations. Classes are held Thursday 11:35-2:25.

Requirements of position: Past experience in
entrepreneurship and innovation an asset. Should have excellent oral and
interpersonal skills, and demonstrated ability to mentor groups of students. Good
English speaking and writing skills are required. Should be prepared to learn
new material and skills. Because the class will be run online, a device capable
of participating in meetings using Microsoft Teams, and suitable internet
access, are also required.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS POSITION PLEASE APPLY IN
WRITING BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Dr. Aaron Newman

SURGE program director

aaron.newman@dal.ca