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TEACHING ASSISTANT, MARKER/DEMONSTRATOR POSTING

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
Halifax, NS B3H 3E2

POSITIONS:  Teaching Assistants (2 x 45-hour positions) and Marker/Demonstrator for ERTH/GEOG 4520, Winter 2023

                           
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION:  Earth and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science
POSTING DATE:  November 30, 2022
APPLICATION DEADLINE:  December 9, 2022
RATE OF PAY:  According to the CUPE Agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT: The Teaching Assistant will be responsible for assisting the primary instructor for ERTH/GEOG 4520 "GIS Applications to Environmental and Geological Sciences" with delivering the lab component of the class. Responsibilities include monitoring and providing student help in 1 x 3 hr lab section per week; monitoring and responding to discussion board questions related to structured workshops and lab projects; grading small workshop assignments; and providing occasional one on one assistance through screen sharing applications. The Marker/Demonstrators will be responsible for assisting the primary instructor with grading lecture-based assignments, large-value lab projects, and tests / exams. The TAs and M/D report directly to the instructor.

REQUIREMENTS: The Teaching Assistants and Marker/Demonstrator must be senior undergraduate or graduate students at Dalhousie University, with strong command of Geographic Information Systems software (primarily ESRI ArcGIS Pro™). The ability to communicate effectively, to lead and engage ERTH/GEOG 4520 students and provide constructive feedback are required skills for this position.

Applications must include a brief covering letter, a résumé or curriculum vitae, and should be sent to:

Chris Greene
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Faculty of Science
Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS CANADA, B3H 4J1 

Chris.Greene@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 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.

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TEACHING ASSISTANT POSTING
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
Halifax, NS B3H 3E2

POSITIONS: Teaching Assistant, ERTH 5600 (1 x 45-hour position), Winter 2023

                           
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION:  Earth and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science
POSTING DATE:  November 30, 2022
APPLICATION DEADLINE:  December 9,2022
RATE OF PAY:  According to the CUPE Agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT: The Teaching Assistant will be responsible for assisting the primary instructor for ERTH 5600, Exploring Geographic Information Systemswith delivering the lab component of the class. Responsibilities include monitoring and providing student help in 1 x 3 hr lab section per week; monitoring and responding to discussion board questions related to structured workshops and lab projects; grading small workshop assignments; and providing occasional one on one assistance through screen sharing applications. The TA reports directly to the instructor.

REQUIREMENTS: The Teaching Assistant must be a senior undergraduate or graduate student at Dalhousie University, with strong command of Geographic Information Systems software (primarily ESRI ArcGIS Pro™). The ability to communicate effectively, to lead and engage ERTH/GEOG 5600 students, and provide constructive feedback are required skills for this position.

Applications must include a brief covering letter, a résumé or curriculum vitae, and should be sent to:

Chris Greene
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Faculty of Science
Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS CANADA, B3H 4J1
Chris.Greene@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 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.