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Teaching Assistant/ Marker/ Demonstrator Posting
Dalhousie University
Department: Department of Russian
6135 University Avenue
Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
Posting Date: 26 November 25, 2021
Application Deadline: 1 December 2021
Position: TA 130 for RUSN 1070, winter 2022 (One positions available)
Term/Dates: January – April, winter 2022
Pay Rate: In accordance with CUPE Collective Agreement
Work Assignment:
Working in close consultation with the Part-Time Academic, and following a set plan, the Teaching Assistant is responsible for keeping up with the weekly lectures, leading tutorial groups (material will be delivered online), leading monthly revising/editing workshops, familiarity with the required literature, grading tests and essays, keeping records and the calculation of final grades. Be available to students outside of class time via email.
Requirements:
Applicants should be entering and/or have completed their final year of a BA Honors. Good teaching skills, including grammar training and strong English composition skills, commitment to student learning and strong sense of personal responsibility.
If you are interested in the above position, please apply in writing by the application deadline to rusn@dal.ca
Applications must include a cover letter and resume.
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
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Marker Posting
Dalhousie University
Department: Chinese Studies Program
6135 University Avenue Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
Posting Date: 26 November, 2021
Application Deadline: 1 December, 2021
Position: Marker 80 for CHIN 3062 winter 2022(One position available)
Term/Dates: January – April, winter 2022
Pay Rate: In accordance with CUPE Collective Agreement
Work Assignment: Duties may include but are not limited to: familiarize with course material; grading assignments and exams; holding virtual office hours and ensuring an online presence to assist students with assignments; consulting on a regular basis with the instructor with grading and other expectations. 80 hours of work are expected.
Requirements: It is preferable that candidates have completed an undergraduate degree and demonstrate good essay writing skills. Good interpersonal skills required to work with groups of students or for one-on-one interaction.
If you are interested in the above position, please apply in writing by the application deadline to chin@dal.ca.
Applications must include a cover letter and resume.
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
3)
Teaching Assistant/ Marker/ Demonstrator Posting
Dalhousie University
Department: Chinese Studies Program
6135 University Avenue Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
Posting Date: 26 November, 2021
Application Deadline: 1 December, 2021
Position: TA 35 for CHIN 1032 winter 2022 (One position available)
Term/Dates: January – April, winter 2022
Pay Rate: In accordance with CUPE Collective Agreement
Work Assignment:
The Teaching Assistant will assist with the Mandarin classes. Duties include familiarizing with course material, grading assignments and exams, moderating online discussion forums, conducting online tutorials and ensuring an online presence to assist students with assignments, and consulting on a regular basis with the instructor regarding grading and other expectation. 35 total hours of work are expected
Requirements:
An undergraduate degree. Proficiency in Mandarin Chinese and English. Good interpersonal skills required to work with groups of students or for one-on-one interaction.
If you are interested in the above position, please apply in writing by the application deadline to chin@dal.ca.
Applications must include a cover letter and resume.
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