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Teaching Assistant postings: Integrated Science Program

Posted by Faculty of Science on December 1, 2022 in Job Postings

TEACHING ASSISTANT/MARKER/DEMONSTRATOR POSTING

                        DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY        Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

POSTING DATE:                             December 1, 2022

APPLICATION DEADLINE:         December 12, 2022 or until position is filled

This is a 5-day posting, renewable every 5 days from the initial posting to.

POSITION:                                       Two positions: TA90 (Teaching Assistant, one term, 90 hours)                                                          

WORK PERIOD:                             January to mid-April 2023                                                          

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION:       Faculty of Science / Integrated Science /

PAY RATE:                                      According to C.U.P.E. agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT:                  Support the first-year writing and research project component of the Integrated Science program (DISP), specifically for first year students conducting online or laboratory research projects in the physical or life sciences. Mark individual written assignments submitted by 20 students: research proposal, topic sentence outline, two drafts of a formal research paper. Provide extensive feedback on written papers and return marked assignments within one week. Follow the Integrated Science writing class guidelines. Meet with students to discuss their work. Coordinate marking with the DISP Writing in Science Instructor. Support the Writing in Science Instructor in the overall delivery of the research project writing component (i.e. posting materials and marks to Brightspace, attending workshops).

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:    Undergraduate degree completed in a physical sciences or life sciences discipline. Research experience at the post-graduate level, and an interest in teaching scientific writing and research skills are essential. Previous experience, evaluating formal scientific writing is an asset. Previous experience with an integrated science program is an asset.

If you are interested in the above position, please apply in writing by email with a summary of expertise and teaching experience, and your resume and schedule to:  

Dr. Kerrianne Ryan, Writing in Science Instructor, Integrated Science Program, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, B3H 4R2. E-mail: kerri.ryan@dal.ca

All offers of employment as a Part-Time Academic 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 https://www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

 

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TEACHING ASSISTANT/MARKER/DEMONSTRATOR POSTING

                        DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY        Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

POSTING DATE:                             December 1, 2022

APPLICATION DEADLINE:         December 14, 2023 or until filled

POSITION:                                       TA45 (Teaching Assistant, one term, 45 hours)                                                          

WORK PERIOD:                             March-April 2023                                            

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION:       Faculty of Science / Integrated Science /

PAY RATE:                                      According to C.U.P.E. agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT:  Support the first-year writing and research project component of the Integrated Science program. Contribute to workshops on preparation of scientific posters and presentations (March). Provide guidance to the Integrated Science class on preparation of team posters and presentations. Mark and provide extensive written feedback on draft posters and oral presentation slides in March. Mark final posters. Post resources and grades in Brightspace. Organize final presentation files for the year end research symposium (Tentatively scheduled for  April 6th and April 11th).

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Graduate degree completed or in progress. Research experience and an interest in teaching scientific writing and communication. Previous experience developing and delivering scientific posters and presentations. Previous teaching experience is an asset. Experience evaluating scientific writing or communication is an asset.

INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD APPLY IN WRITING BY THE ABOVE DEADLINE TO:

Dr. Kerrianne Ryan, Writing in Science Instructor, Integrated Science Program, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, B3H 4R2  

 E-mail: kerri.ryan@dal.ca

All offers of employment as a Part-Time Academic 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 https://www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.