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POSTING DATE: December 22, 2020

APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 7, 2021 or until filled

​POSITION: Two positions: TA90 (Teaching Assistant, one term, 90 hours)

WORK PERIOD: January to mid-April 2021

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Faculty of Science / Integrated Science

PAY RATE: According to C.U.P.E. agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT: Support the first-year writing and research project component of the Integrated Science program (DISP), specifically for first year students conducting online or laboratory research projects in the physical or life sciences. Mark individual written assignments submitted by 20 students: research proposal, topic sentence outline, two drafts of a formal research paper. Provide extensive feedback on written papers and return marked assignments within one week. Follow the Integrated Science writing class guidelines. Meet with students virtually to discuss their work. Coordinate marking with the DISP Writing in Science Instructor. Support the Writing in Science Instructor in the overall delivery of the research project writing component (i.e. posting materials and marks to Brightspace).

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Undergraduate degree completed in a physical sciences or life sciences discipline. Research experience at the post-graduate level, and an interest in teaching scientific writing and research skills are essential. Previous experience, evaluating formal scientific writing is an asset. Previous experience with an 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, NS, B3H 4R2. E-mail: 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. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

POSTING DATE: December 22, 2020

APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 7, 2021 or until the position is filled

POSITION: TA45 (Teaching Assistant, 45 hours; 3 positions; Jan-April 2021)

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 1507). Teach first-year biology labs online (must be available 2:30-5:30 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 cell biology, genetics, molecular biology and evolutionary 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. 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. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

POSTING DATE: December 22, 2020

APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 7, 2021

POSITION: TA45 (Teaching Assistant, one term, 45 hours)

WORK PERIOD:  March-April 2021

​DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Faculty of Science / Integrated Science

PAY RATE:  According to C.U.P.E. agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT:  Support the first-year writing and research project component of the Integrated Science program. Teach two 2-hour workshops on preparation of scientific posters and presentations (March). Provide guidance to the Integrated Science class on preparation of team posters and presentations. Mark and provide extensive written feedback on draft posters and oral presentation slides in March. Mark final posters. Post resources and grades in Brightspace. Organize final presentation files for the year end research symposium (April 7^th and 8^th).

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Graduate degree completed or in progress. Research experience and an interest in teaching scientific writing and communication. Previous experience developing and delivering scientific posters and presentations. Previous teaching experience is an asset. Experience evaluating scientific writing or communication is an asset. ​

INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD APPLY IN WRITING BY THE ABOVE DEADLINE TO:

Dr. Gabrielle Tompkins, Director, Integrated Science Program, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, B3H 4R2  

Ph: 902-494-8496   E-mail: 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. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity