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The following twelve positions are now open for applications with the College of Sustainability for the winter term 2022:
Teaching Assistants for SUST 1001.06, A Sustainable Future. WINTER TERM 2021
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3H 4R2
POSTING DATE: 29 October 2021
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 14 November 2021
POSITION: Teaching Assistants for SUST 1001.06, A Sustainable Future. WINTER TERM 2021 (5 Jan. - 20 April 2022)
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: College of Sustainability, Mona Campbell Building Suite 1401.
PAY RATE: 130 hours as per CUPE Collective Agreement ($3173 gross pay).
WORK ASSIGNMENT: Teaching Assistants will be responsible for leading tutorials and providing support for SUST 1001.06 ‘A Sustainable Future’. This class is part of the undergraduate program in Environment, Sustainability and Society (ESS). Core courses in the ESS program draw from virtually every academic discipline on campus, and take an experiential and trans-disciplinary approach to curriculum in order to understand the realities behind complex sustainability issues.
Each Teaching Assistant will lead one 90-minute tutorial section per week with 20 - 25 students. Tutorials are designed by the course instructors and will cover an assortment of topics in the subject area of Environment, Sustainability and Society. TAs will be required to prepare for all tutorials by reviewing the tutorial instructions, assigned readings, and course lecture materials. In addition, each TA will be responsible for preparing the resources and materials for one tutorial, in consultation with the course instructors, and will lead the associated tutorial preparation session for the TA Team.
TAs will grade tutorial/lecture assignments, written reflections on the Thursday evening lectures, a constructive assignment, a research project, weekly numeracy assignments and student participation in tutorials. TAs will be expected to provide constructive feedback on all assignments, guidance to individual students on the research project, lead students in lively discussions on a variety of topics including the Thursday evening lectures and readings, and keep accurate records of grades. TAs must attend the weekly ESS Lectures Thursdays 7:00 – 8:30 pm or view the recordings.
TAs are required to participate in an orientation and training session at the start of the term as well as the weekly TA meetings during the term that will be scheduled in consultation with the successful applicants in December. It may not be possible to accommodate the schedule constraints of all successful applicants. A job offer will be withdrawn if a TA is not able to attend at the scheduled time. Tutorial section assignments are determined in consultation with the successful candidates in December. It is essential that TAs work collaboratively with the course instructors and fellow teaching assistants.
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Applicants must be Dalhousie students or recent (2 years) Dalhousie graduates. Applicants must have experience and a background in a field related to Environment, Sustainability and Society. TAs must be comfortable with basic algebra and confident to demonstrate use of algebra to a diversity of undergraduate students. Experience with teaching, facilitation, marking and the Brightspace Learning System are assets. TAs must be reliable, energetic, and enthusiastic about the tutorial topics, proficient at writing in the English language, comfortable with use of Excel, and comfortable in facilitating the learning of undergraduate students. The College of Sustainability will request an acknowledgment of the TA position from grad supervisors by email before the start of term.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE. Applications must include a cover letter and a résumé with contact information for two references. Applications should be sent by email to:
Peter Mushkat, Director
College of Sustainability, Dalhousie University
cos.secretary@dal.ca
All offers of employment 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 Indigenous persons, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.
Marker for SUST 1001.06, A Sustainable Future. WINTER TERM 2021
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3H 4R2
POSTING DATE: 29 October 2021
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 14 November 2021
POSITION: Marker for SUST 1001.06, A Sustainable Future. WINTER TERM 2021 (5 Jan. – 10 May 2022)
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: College of Sustainability, Mona Campbell Building Suite 1401.
PAY RATE: $16.61/hour as per CUPE Collective Agreement
WORK ASSIGNMENT: Marker will grade mid-term and final exams and will assist course instructors with overall course grade management. Payment is hourly as per CUPE collective Agreement, but it is anticipated that this position will take up to 120 hours. The final exam will be scheduled during the Final Exam Period, 8 - 26 April. Marker must be available for intensive marking until May 10th. Final exam schedule will be posted February 1st.
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Applicants must be Dalhousie students or recent (2 years) graduates. Applicants must have experience or background in a field related to Environment, Sustainability and Society and must be proficient at writing in English. Marker must attend SUST 1001 lectures Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:00 – 5:30 pm and Thursdays 7:00 – 8:30 pm. Preference will be given to concurrent SUST 1001 Teaching Assistants. Experience with teaching and marking is an asset. The College of Sustainability will request an acknowledgment of the Marker position from grad supervisors by email before the start of term.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE. Applicants must confirm availability for required lecture times. Applications must include a cover letter and a résumé with contact information for two references. Applications should be sent by email to:
Peter Mushkat, Director
College of Sustainability, Dalhousie University
cos.secretary@dal.ca
All offers of employment 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 Indigenous persons, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.
Teaching Assistant for SUST 1001.06, A Sustainable Future WINTER TERM 2022
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3H 4R2
POSTING DATE: 29 October 2021
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 14 November 2021
POSITION: Teaching Assistant for SUST 1001.06, A Sustainable Future WINTER TERM 2022 Lecture component (technical assistance) (5 Jan. – 6 April 2022)
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: College of Sustainability, 1401 Mona Campbell
PAY RATE: 90 hours as per CUPE Collective Agreement ($2197 gross pay).
WORK ASSIGNMENT: Lecture component Teaching Assistants will be responsible for supporting the online delivery of SUST 1001.06 “A Sustainable Future”, during the Winter 2022 term.
In Winter 2022, students have the option to take SUST 1001 online. The in-person lectures will be delivered synchronously by live-stream, giving online students the opportunity to participate in the lecture in real-time. The Lecture-TA will provide in-class technical support to live-stream and record the lectures and collect online student questions and discussion. The Lecture-TA will also post the recorded lectures for asynchronous viewing by online students.
Lecture-TAs must be comfortable with video recording (MS Teams and Zoom) and post-production for dissemination via BrightSpace. Excellent English communication skills and background related to Environment, Sustainability and Society are required to effectively moderate student questions.
It is essential that TAs work collaboratively with the course instructors. TAs report directly to the course instructors and the Academic Advisor and Program Manager in the College of Sustainability.
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Successful applicants must be Dalhousie students or recent (2 years) Dalhousie graduates. TAs must be available during the class lecture times (Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:00 – 5:30) with about 30 minutes prior to class time for set-up and about 60 minutes after class time to process and post the lecture videos. Experience with MS Teams and Zoom plus Brightspace (Panopto) is required. The College of Sustainability will request an acknowledgment of the TA position from grad supervisors by email before the start of term.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE. Applicants must confirm availability for required lecture times, including set-up and processing time. Applications must include a cover letter and a résumé with contact information for two references. Applicants must confirm their availability during the required lecture times. Applications should be sent by email to:
Peter Mushkat, Interim Director
College of Sustainability, Dalhousie University
cos.secretary@dal.ca
All offers of employment 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.
Teaching Assistant for SUST 1400.03, Exploring Sustainability. WINTER TERM 2021
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3H 4R2
POSTING DATE: 29 October 2021
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 14 November 2021
POSITION: Teaching Assistant for SUST 1400.03, Exploring Sustainability. WINTER TERM 2021 (5 Jan. – 20 April 2022)
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: College of Sustainability, Mona Campbell Building Suite 1401.
PAY RATE: 90 hours as per CUPE Collective Agreement ($2197 gross pay) OR 130 hours as per CUPE Collective Agreement ($3173 gross pay)
WORK ASSIGNMENT: The Teaching Assistant (TA) will be responsible for supporting learning for SUST 1400.03 ‘Exploring Sustainability’. This online course is a part of the undergraduate program in Environment, Sustainability and Society (ESS) within the College of Sustainability. Core courses in the ESS program draw from a number of academic disciplines on campus and take an experiential and trans-disciplinary approach to curriculum in order to understand the realities behind complex sustainability issues.
Each TA will help guide students through multiple course components. TAs will view online lecture videos and complete course readings. TAs will grade reflective papers and a multi-stage research project, as well as provide guidance and feedback on those assignments. TAs require personal access to a computer and high-speed internet. TAs will be familiar with the Brightspace learning site. TAs will respond to student emails in a timely and professional manner and keep accurate records of grades. A mandatory training session will be held at the start of the semester, to be scheduled in consultation with successful applicants.
It is essential that TAs work collaboratively with each other and the course instructor. The College will hire two 90-hour TAs and one 130-hour TA. Please specify your preference in your cover letter.
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Applicants must be Dalhousie students or recent (2 years) graduates. Applicants must have experience and a background in a field related to ESS. Experience with teaching, facilitation and marking is an asset. TAs must be highly proficient in written communication in the English language; experienced using Brightspace learning software as a part of a course teaching team; reliable, energetic, and enthusiastic about the tutorial topics; and comfortable in facilitating the learning of undergraduate students. College of Sustainability will request an acknowledgment of the TA position from grad supervisors by email before the start of term.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE. Applications must include a cover letter and a résumé with contact information for two references. Applications should be sent by email to:
Peter Mushkat, Director
College of Sustainability, Dalhousie University
cos.secretary@dal.ca
All offers of employment 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 Indigenous persons, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.
Teaching Assistants (Tutorial component) for SUST 2001.06, Global Environmental Governance. WINTER TERM 2022
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3H 4R2
POSTING DATE: 29 October 2021
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 14 November 2021
POSITION: Teaching Assistants (Tutorial component) for SUST 2001.06, Global Environmental Governance. WINTER TERM 2022 (5 Jan. – 2 May 2022).
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: College of Sustainability, Mona Campbell Building Suite 1401.
PAY RATE: 130 hours as per CUPE Collective Agreement ($3173 gross pay).
WORK ASSIGNMENT: Teaching Assistants will be responsible for leading tutorials and providing support for SUST 2001.06 “Global Environmental Governance”.
Each TA will lead one 2-hour tutorial per week for 20 - 25 students. Tutorials will cover an assortment of topics within the course’s primary modules on International Relations, Economic Development, International Political Economy, International Institutions, Climate Change and Financial/Carbon Markets - all as they relate to Global Governance and Sustainability. Some familiarity with these topics and approaches is preferred, but not required. The tutorial section assignments will be scheduled with the successful applicants in December.
TAs will be required to prepare for tutorials, and grade student participation, tutorial assignments, as well as portions of other course assignments, including the final exam. TAs will be expected to provide constructive feedback on writing assignments, lead students in lively discussions and simulations on a variety of topics and be available for one-on-one meetings with students who request extra help.
This course ends with a simulation of an international agreement pertaining to climate change. TAs will co-lead the mock Plenary Sessions, requiring them to attend lectures on Mondays 5:30 – 8:30 pm during the last 4 weeks of classes (14, 21 & 28 March, 4 April).
TAs must attend weekly meetings throughout the term with the course professor which will be scheduled in consultation with the successful applicants. A mandatory training session will be held at the start of the semester. The final exam will be scheduled during the final exam period, 8 - 26 April, schedule posted Feb 1st. TAs must be available until May 2nd to assist with grading of the final exam. It is essential that TAs work collaboratively with the course instructor and fellow teaching assistants.
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Applicants must be Dalhousie students or recent (2 years) graduates. Applicants must have experience or background in a field related to Environment, Sustainability and Society, (preferably in an international context). Applicants must be available for the classes as described above, and must confirm this in their application. TAs must be reliable, energetic, and enthusiastic about the tutorial topics, proficient at writing in the English language, comfortable with basic algebra and use of Excel, and comfortable in facilitating the learning of undergraduate students. The College of Sustainability will request an acknowledgment of the TA position from grad supervisors by email before the start of term.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE. Applicants must confirm availability for required lecture times. Applications must include a cover letter and a résumé with contact information for two references. Applications should be sent by email to:
Peter Mushkat, Director
College of Sustainability, Dalhousie University
cos.secretary@dal.ca
All offers of employment 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 Indigenous persons, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.
Teaching Assistant (Lecture-tech) for SUST 2001.06, Global Environmental Governance. WINTER TERM 2022
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3H 4R2
POSTING DATE: 29 October 2021
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 14 November 2021
POSITION: Teaching Assistant (Lecture-tech) for SUST 2001.06, Global Environmental Governance. WINTER TERM 2022 (5 Jan. – 2 May 2022).
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: College of Sustainability, Mona Campbell Building Suite 1401.
PAY RATE: 130 hours as per CUPE Collective Agreement ($3173 gross pay).
WORK ASSIGNMENT: Teaching Assistant (Lecture-tech) will be responsible for providing support for SUST 2001.06 “Global Environmental Governance”. Lectures, tutorials and assignments will cover an assortment of topics within the course’s primary modules on International Relations, Economic Development, International Political Economy, International Institutions, Climate Change and Financial/Carbon Markets - all as they relate to Global Governance and Sustainability. Some familiarity with these topics and approaches, or prior experience as a teaching assistant for the class, is preferred, but not required. This course ends with a simulation of an international agreement pertaining to climate change.
The Lecture-tech TA duties include:
o provide in-class technical support for the online-hybrid delivery of the lectures and simulated negotiation
o prepare for and attend weekly in-person lectures Monday 5:30 – 8:30 pm throughout the term
o live-stream and record the in-person lectures
o curate online student questions and discussion
o process and post the recorded lectures
o grade quizzes, participation in the simulated negotiation, and the final exam
o work cooperatively with instructor and other TAs
o provide constructive feedback on graded items
o be available for one-on-one meetings with students regarding graded items
o be available until May 2nd (latest) to grade final exam (Exam period 8 – 26 April, schedule posted Feb 1st)
o Help to lead and facilitate the three-week long Negotiation (a simulated United Nations Conference of the Parties) during the mock Plenary Sessions during the last 3- 4 weeks of class
TAs must attend weekly meetings throughout the term with the course professor which will be scheduled in consultation with the successful applicants. A mandatory training session will be held at the start of the semester.
It is essential that TAs work collaboratively with the course instructor and fellow teaching assistants.
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Applicants must be Dalhousie students or recent (2 years) graduates. Applicants must be comfortable with video recording (MS Teams and Zoom) and post-production for dissemination via BrightSpace. Excellent English communication skills and background related to Environment, Sustainability and Society are required to effectively moderate student questions. Applicants must be available for the classes as described above and must confirm this in their application. TAs must be reliable, energetic, and enthusiastic about the class topics, proficient at writing in the English language, and comfortable in facilitating the learning of undergraduate students. The College of Sustainability will request an acknowledgment of the TA position from grad supervisors by email before the start of term.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE. Applicants must confirm availability for required lecture times. Applications must include a cover letter and a résumé with contact information for two references. Applications should be sent by email to:
Peter Mushkat, Director
College of Sustainability, Dalhousie University
cos.secretary@dal.ca
All offers of employment 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 Indigenous persons, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.
Teaching Assistant (Overall Coordination) for SUST 2001.06, Global Environmental Governance. WINTER TERM 2022
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3H 4R2
POSTING DATE: 29 October 2021
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 14 November 2021
POSITION: Teaching Assistant (Overall Coordination) for SUST 2001.06, Global Environmental Governance. WINTER TERM 2022 (5 Jan. – 2 May 2022).
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: College of Sustainability, Mona Campbell Building Suite 1401.
PAY RATE: 130 hours as per CUPE Collective Agreement ($3173 gross pay).
WORK ASSIGNMENT: Teaching Assistant (Overall coordination) will be responsible for providing support for SUST 2001.06 “Global Environmental Governance”. Lectures, tutorials and assignments will cover an assortment of topics within the course’s primary modules on International Relations, Economic Development, International Political Economy, International Institutions, Climate Change and Financial/Carbon Markets - all as they relate to Global Governance and Sustainability. Some familiarity with these topics and approaches, or prior experience as a teaching assistant for the class, is preferred, but not required. This course ends with a simulation of an international agreement pertaining to climate change.
The Overall Coordination (OC) TA duties include:
o provide overall organizational support for the lectures and tutorials
o prepare for and attend weekly in-person lectures Monday 5:30 – 8:30 pm throughout the term
o assist professor to coordinate the team of Tutorial-TAs, run the weekly TA meetings and prepare the tutorial activities.
o grade quizzes, participation in the simulated negotiation, and the final exam
o work cooperatively with instructor and other TAs
o provide constructive feedback on graded items
o be available for one-on-one meetings with students regarding graded items
o be available until May 2nd (latest) to grade final exam (Exam period 8 – 26 April, schedule posted Feb 1st)
o Help to lead and facilitate the three-week long Negotiation (a simulated United Nations Conference of the Parties) during the mock Plenary Sessions during the last 3- 4 weeks of class
TAs must attend weekly meetings throughout the term with the course professor which will be scheduled in consultation with the successful applicants. A mandatory training session will be held at the start of the semester.
It is essential that TAs work collaboratively with the course instructor and fellow teaching assistants.
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Applicants must be Dalhousie students or recent (2 years) graduates. Applicants must have experience or background in a field related to Environment, Sustainability and Society, (preferably in an international context). Applicants must be available for the classes as described above, and must confirm this in their application. TAs must be reliable, energetic, and enthusiastic about the tutorial topics, proficient at writing in the English language, and comfortable in facilitating the learning of undergraduate students. The College of Sustainability will request an acknowledgment of the TA position from grad supervisors by email before the start of term.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE. Applicants must confirm availability for required lecture times. Applications must include a cover letter and a résumé with contact information for two references. Applications should be sent by email to:
Peter Mushkat, Director
College of Sustainability, Dalhousie University
cos.secretary@dal.ca
All offers of employment 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 Indigenous persons, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.
Marker for SUST 3039.03 / ENVI 5039.03, Indigenous Perspectives on Resource and Environmental Management, WINTER TERM 2022
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3H 4R2
POSTING DATE: 29 October 2021
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 14 November 2021
POSITION: Marker for SUST 3039.03 / ENVI 5039.03, Indigenous Perspectives on Resource and Environmental Management, WINTER TERM 2022 (5 Jan. - 20 April 2022)
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: College of Sustainability, 1401 Mona Campbell
PAY RATE: $16.61/hour as per CUPE Collective Agreement
WORK ASSIGNMENT: The Marker will help grade assignments and quizzes, enter grades in Brightspace, and provide feedback to students on their work. The Marker and course instructor will meet as needed during the term.
The course explores Indigenous peoples’ relationships with natural resources and settler populations in a broad socio-politico-economical context. Familiarity in this area and prior completion of the course are required.
Payment is hourly as per CUPE Collective Agreement. It is anticipated that this position will take up to 40 hours. It is essential that the Marker work collaboratively with the course instructor.
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Applicants must be Dalhousie Graduate Students or recent (2 years) graduates. Applicants must have suitable background for the position as described above, and must be proficient at writing in English. Experience with marking is an asset. The College of Sustainability will request an acknowledgment of the Marker position from grad supervisors by email before the start of term.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE. Applications must include a cover letter and a résumé with contact information for two references. Applications should be sent by email to:
Peter Mushkat, Director
College of Sustainability, Dalhousie University
cos.secretary@dal.ca
All offers of employment 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 qualified Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all qualified candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringdiversity.
Marker for SUST 3101.03 / ENVI 5101.03, Food Systems and Sustainability, WINTER TERM 2022
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3H 4R2
POSTING DATE: 29 October 2021
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 14 November 2021
POSITION: Marker for SUST 3101.03 / ENVI 5101.03, Food Systems and Sustainability, WINTER TERM 2022 (5 Jan. – 2 May 2022).
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: College of Sustainability, 1401 Mona Campbell
PAY RATE: $16.61/hour as per CUPE Collective Agreement
WORK ASSIGNMENT: The course will cover the biophysical demands of feeding humanity and the known global-scale impacts. The complexities and trade-offs of major food systems are evaluated via tools such as life cycle assessment and dietary scenario analyses. Strategies to effect change are explored, including alternative production methods, shifting diets, and more. Particular focus is given to improving students’ ability to interpret visual materials (figures, graphs). Familiarity with these topics and approaches is preferred.
The Marker will help grade assignments and quizzes, enter grades in Brightspace, and provide feedback to students on their work. The Marker will also help grade the final exam which will be scheduled during the final exam period (April 8 - 26). The Final Exam schedule will be posted Feb. 1st. Marker must be available for intensive grading until May 2nd. Marker and course instructors will meet as needed during the term. It is essential that the Marker works collaboratively with the course instructors.
Payment is hourly as per CUPE Collective Agreement. It is anticipated that completion of the duties will require about 70 hours.
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Applicants must be Dalhousie Graduate Students or recent (2 years) graduates. Preference will be given to applicants who have previously completed the course. Applicants must have suitable background for the position as described above, and must be proficient at writing in English. Experience with marking is an asset. The College of Sustainability will request an acknowledgment of the Marker position from grad supervisors by email before the start of term.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE. Applications must include a cover letter and a résumé with contact information for two references. Applications should be sent by email to:
Peter Mushkat, Director
College of Sustainability, Dalhousie University
cos.secretary@dal.ca
All offers of employment 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 Indigenous persons, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.
Marker for SUST 3102.03, Coastal Change and Adaptation, WINTER TERM 2022
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3H 4R2
POSTING DATE: 29 October 2021
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 14 November 2021
POSITION: Marker for SUST 3102.03, Coastal Change and Adaptation, WINTER TERM 2022 (5 Jan. - 2 May 2022).
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: College of Sustainability, 1401 Mona Campbell
PAY RATE: $16.61/hour as per CUPE Collective Agreement
WORK ASSIGNMENT: The Marker will help grade quizzes, assignments and the take-home final exam.
The course will cover:
· Humans and our relation to the sea
· Threats to Northern communities
· Impacts of sea level rise on Nova Scotian and coastal communities worldwide
· Alteration of freshwater discharge and sediment transport due to human interference with rivers (dams), agricultural practices, land use and its effects on coastal areas/communities
· Urbanization; the growth of mega cities in coastal areas
· Loss of coastal habitats
· Effects of changes (toxins, salinity, sediment load, climate, manmade substances) on humans, society, ecosystems
· Introduction of exotic species
· Overfishing, the loss of fisheries, and its impacts on Nova Scotia communities
· Eutrophication/Dead Zones/Upstream management
· Stormwater management in Halifax
· Challenges and strategies for coastal-realm conservation, management, & governance
Familiarity with these topics and approaches is required.
Payment is hourly as per CUPE Collective Agreement. It is anticipated that this position will take up to 50 hours.
It is essential that the Marker work collaboratively with the course instructor.
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Applicants must be Dalhousie students or recent (2 years) graduates. Applicants must have suitable background for the position as described above, and must be proficient at writing in English. Experience with teaching and marking is an asset. The College of Sustainability will request an acknowledgment of the Marker position from grad supervisors by email before the start of term.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE. Applications must include a cover letter and a résumé with contact information for two references. Applications should be sent by email to:
Peter Mushkat, Director
College of Sustainability, Dalhousie University
cos.secretary@dal.ca
All offers of employment 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 Indigenous persons, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.
Marker for SUST 3106.03 / GEOG 3106.03 / ENVI 5106.03, The Canadian North: Environmental Change and Challenges. Winter Term 2022
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3H 4R2
POSTING DATE: 29 October 2021
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 14 November 2021
POSITION: Marker for SUST 3106.03 / GEOG 3106.03 / ENVI 5106.03, The Canadian North: Environmental Change and Challenges. Winter Term 2022 (5 Jan. – 2 May 2022)
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: College of Sustainability, Mona Campbell Building Suite 1401.
PAY RATE: $16.61/hour as per CUPE Collective Agreement
WORK ASSIGNMENT: The Marker will provide support for SUST/GEOG 3106.03 / ENVI 5106.03 'The Canadian North: Environmental Change and Challenges'. These courses are offered together with a combination of undergraduate and graduate students. This course covers a wide range of topics pertaining to Canada’s northern territories and provincial northern regions. Topics will include biogeography, quaternary environmental change, human migrations, northern development, resource management, Indigenous knowledge systems, Inuit self-governance, and policy and regulatory frameworks.
The Marker will grade portions of assignments, quizzes and the midterm and final exams. Payment is hourly as per CUPE collective Agreement, but it is anticipated that this position will take up to 50 hours. The final exam will be scheduled during the Final Exam Period, 8 - 26 April. Marker must be available for intensive marking until May 2nd. Final exam schedule will be posted February 1st.
The Marker must keep accurate records of grades and work collaboratively with the course instructor.
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Applicants must be Dalhousie graduate students or recent (2 years) Dalhousie graduates. Applicants must have experience and a background in a field related to Ecology, Arctic environments, Biogeography, or Environmental and Resource Studies. Applicants must be highly proficient in written communication in the English language; experienced using Brightspace learning software as a part of a course teaching team; reliable, energetic, and enthusiastic about the course topics; and comfortable in facilitating the learning of undergraduate and graduate students. Completion of this course as a student and experience with teaching, facilitation and marking are assets. The College of Sustainability will request an acknowledgment of the Marker position from grad supervisor (if applicable) by email before the start of term.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE. Applications must include a cover letter and a résumé with contact information for two references. Applications should be sent by email to:
Peter Mushkat, Director
College of Sustainability, Dalhousie University
cos.secretary@dal.ca
All offers of employment 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 Indigenous persons, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.
Marker for SUST 3954.03, ESS Special Topics: Green Finance. WINTER TERM 2022
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3H 4R2
POSTING DATE: 29 October 2021
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 14 November 2021
POSITION: Marker for SUST 3954.03, ESS Special Topics: Green Finance. WINTER TERM 2022 (5 Jan. - 20 April 2022)
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: College of Sustainability, 1401 Mona Campbell
PAY RATE: $16.61/hour as per CUPE Collective Agreement
WORK ASSIGNMENT: The Marker will help grade assignments and quizzes, enter grades in Brightspace, and provide feedback to students on their work. The Marker and course instructor will meet as needed during the term.
This course explores the rapidly growing market of ESG investing. The class begins with an overview of general approaches to financial investing, combined with an examination of how ESG investing fits into these markets. Students will then practically apply this by researching, designing, implementing, and trading their own ESG investment portfolios throughout the semester. The course will also explore project evaluation for ESG initiatives, allowing students to better understand which offer the best opportunities for investment while creating the greatest impact. Familiarity with these concepts and background in Economics or Finance are required. Primary learning objectives are:
1. Knowledge of how investing in financial markets works and where ESG investments fit into these existing markets
2. An understanding of how existing financial systems can be reordered to deliver funding for projects that create positive environmental and social impacts
3. How to better assess and screen ESG projects based on their merits rather than their claims.
4. Overall competencies in systems thinking, managing complexity, project evaluation and assessment
Payment is hourly as per CUPE Collective Agreement. It is anticipated that this position will take up to 30 hours. It is essential that the Marker work collaboratively with the course instructor.
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Applicants must be Dalhousie Students or recent (2 years) graduates. Applicants must have suitable background for the position as described above, and must be proficient at writing in English. Experience with marking is an asset. The College of Sustainability will request an acknowledgment of the Marker position from grad supervisors by email before the start of term.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE. Applications must include a cover letter and a résumé with contact information for two references. Applications should be sent by email to:
Peter Mushkat, Director
College of Sustainability, Dalhousie University
cos.secretary@dal.ca
All offers of employment 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 qualified Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all qualified candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringdiversity.