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Earth Sciences Teaching Assistants for Dalhousie’s Integrated Science Program (DISP) for the winter 2022 term

DEPARTMENT: Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science 

POSTING DATE: November 30, 2021 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 10, 2021 

RATE OF PAY: According to the CUPE Agreement
POSITION(S):  2 45-hour Earth Sciences Teaching Assistants for Dalhousie’s Integrated Science Program (DISP) for the winter 2022 term.  

Work Assignment: TAs assist the primary instructor in the delivery of Earth Science Labs. Duties may include preparation, marking, invigilation, and communication with students and instructor. Must be available Tuesdays 9am to 12pm.The TA reports directly to the instructor. 

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:  Applicants should be a senior undergraduate, or graduate students at Dalhousie University. They must have knowledge of the subject matter being taught and be comfortable in facilitating the learning of undergraduate students. Previous experience in TA’ing classes or other university level teaching would be a definite asset. Applicants must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and a resume by the application deadline to:

Alexandra Arnott
Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Alexandra.Arnott@dal.ca

Teaching Assistant for ERTH 3205, Paleobiologyfor the winter 2022 term

DEPARTMENT: Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science 

POSTING DATE: November 30, 2021 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 10, 2021 

RATE OF PAY: According to the CUPE Agreement
POSITION(S): 65-hour Teaching Assistant for ERTH 3205, Paleobiologyfor the winter 2022 term. 

Work Assignment: TAs assist the primary instructor in the presentation and delivery of labs. Duties may include preparation of teaching material, marking, invigilation, and communication with students and instructor. The TA reports directly to the instructor. 

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:  Applicants should be a senior undergraduate, or graduate students at Dalhousie University. They must have knowledge of the subject matter being taught and be comfortable in facilitating the learning of undergraduate students. Applicant must also have proficiency in the programming language R. Previous experience in TA’ing classes or other university level teaching would be a definite asset. Applicants must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and a resume by the application deadline to:

Owen Sherwood
Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Owen.Sherwood@dal.ca  

Teaching Assistant and Marker/Demonstrator positions for the winter 2022 term

DEPARTMENT: Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science 

POSTING DATE: November 30, 2021 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 10, 2021 

RATE OF PAY: According to the CUPE Agreement
POSITION(S):  The following Teaching Assistant and Marker/Demonstrator positions are available for the winter 2022 term:  

Work Assignment: TAs assist the primary instructor in the presentation and delivery of labs. Duties may include preparation of teaching material, marking, invigilation, and communication with students and instructor.

The Marker/Demonstrators will be responsible for assisting the primary instructor with marking assignments and exams. 

Both report directly to the instructor. 

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:  Applicants must be senior undergraduate, or graduate students at Dalhousie University. They must have knowledge of the subject matter being taught and be comfortable in facilitating the learning of undergraduate students. Previous experience in TA’ing classes or other university level teaching would be a definite asset. Applicants must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and a resume by the application deadline to:

Alexandra Arnott
Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Alexandra.Arnott@dal.ca 

All offers of employment are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the class 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