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The Faculty of Engineering is hiring Markers and Teaching Assistants for the Summer 2022 term for Engineering (ENGI) and Complementary Studies (CPST) courses.

Please follow the application process described below. Applications must be submitted prior to May 3, 2022.

To Apply: Email your resume/CV to Brittany.Bergstrom@dal.ca.  Your subject line must follow the following format: “Application for: Course Being Applied for, Role Applied for, Your First Name and Last Name” (example: “Application for: ENGI 1203, Teaching Assistant, Joe Cruz).  In your email, include your B00# if applicable.  If you wish to submit applications to multiple postings, please submit multiple emails (with all attachments) using the Subject line format described above.  Incorrectly submitted applications may be rejected.

Note: For Teaching Assistant positions - Preference will be given to those that have completed 3 Brightspace training videos.  The videos are posted on the Brightspace page: "Online Community - Faculty of Engineering TA Training" - if you need access to the Brightspace page please contact scott.bishop@dal.ca.

ENGI 1103 Engineering Design I

2022 POSITION: Teaching Assistants (Summer Term), 1 position, 120 hours

POSTING DATE: April 26, 2022

APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 3, 2022

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Dalhousie Faculty of Engineering

WORK ASSIGNMENT: Teaching Assistants will assist with ENGI 1103 Engineering Design I

DUTIES:

•           Assist with/running the CAD/SolidWorks labs and the workshop labs

•           Assist with Invigilating midterms and final exam.

•           Assist with organizing and marking presentations.

•           Assist with marking final design project reports.

•           Assist with organizing marker duties and assignment delivery and pickup from markers.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:

Teaching Assistant must possess a university degree in Engineering or, if currently enrolled as a university student, a strong academic record.

Experience with SolidWorks is required.

CPST 1103, CPST 1203 Technical Communications 1 & 2

POSTING DATE: April 26, 2022

APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 3, 2022

1 TA position per course (35 hours)
1 Marker position per course (20 hours)

Duties include, but are not limited to:

1. Assisting instructor with delivery of course materials

2. Contributing to the marking of CPST1203 assignments.

3. Other duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Teaching Assistant and Marker must possess a university degree or be currently enrolled as an undergraduate with a strong academic record. Should have proficient writing skills, basic knowledge of grammar and writing style, and an ability to communicate effectively to a diffuse team. Prior teaching assistant experience is preferred, but not required.

ENGI 2102 Thermofluid Engineering 1

POSTING DATE: April 26, 2022

APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 3, 2022

POSITION: Teaching Assistant, Markers and Demonstrators for ENGI 2102 Thermofluid Engineering 1

Positions Available: (1 Lab TA, 130 hours) (1 Marker, 95 hours)

Duties include, but are not limited to:

TAs: assisting with and/or teaching the tutorial sessions and marking midterm and final exams. Supervising the lab sessions and assisting with troubleshooting the equipment.

Markers: marking assignments

All TAs and Markers must be available for the midterm and final exam time for invigilation. 

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:

An understanding of the basics of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics. The applicant should be able to:

• estimate the thermodynamic properties of fluids using tabulated data, charts, and correlations.
• apply the first and second laws of thermodynamics to analyze closed systems, steady-flow devices, and power and refrigeration cycles.
• perform hydrostatic pressure calculations.
• apply the mechanical energy balance and Bernoulli’s equation to fluid flow problems.
• calculate friction losses for fluids flowing through pipes and fittings.

All applicants must possess a university degree in Engineering or, if currently enrolled as university students, have a strong academic record.

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.