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TEACHING ASSISTANT / MARKER / DEMONSTRATOR POSTING
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4H6
POSTING DATE: August 26, 2015
APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 1, 2015, or until the position is filled
POSITION: TA110 (Teaching Assistant, 110 hours)
WORK PERIOD: Fall term (September-December 2015)
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Faculty of Science (Integrated Science Program) and Philosophy
PAY RATE: As per CUPE agreement (approx. $21.50/hr)
WORK ASSIGNMENT: Support the first-year writing component of the Integrated Science Program (SCIE 1505.18), a writing requirement course. Mark several formal written assignments for PHIL 1050.03, Ethics in Science, using a marking rubric. Teach weekly tutorials, including writing workshops. Meet with students individually.
REQUIREMENTS OF Undergraduate degree completed in philosophy, graduate degree POSITION: completed or in progress in science, philosophy or a related field,
and a strong interest and experience in teaching writing and critical thinking skills. Candidates with a background in science as well as philosophy will have priority. Previous experience with the Integrated Science program will be considered an asset.
Further details: Integrated Science is committed to encouraging its students to excel in their written work. Extensive and thoughtful feedback is required to help students become better writers.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING
(e-mail is acceptable) INDICATING YOUR QUALIFICATIONS, BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE TO:
Dr. Carlos Mariscal, Department of Philosophy, HÂþ» University, Halifax, NS, B3H 4R2
Ph: 902-494-3538 E-mail: mariscal@dal.ca
All offers of employment are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the university. HÂþ» University is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal peoples, people with a disability, racially visible persons and women.
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TEACHING ASSISTANT / MARKER / DEMONSTRATOR POSTING
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4H6
POSTING DATE: August 26, 2015
APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 2, 2015 or until the position is filled
POSITION: TA45 (Teaching Assistant, 45 hours per term)
Two positions: Fall (Sept-Dec) and Winter (January-April)
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Faculty of Science and Department of Psychology & Neuroscience
PAY RATE: According to C.U.P.E. agreement (approx. $21.50/hour)
WORK ASSIGNMENT: Duties include setting up labs (including arranging room booking) and teaching labs for the first-year Psychology component of Integrated Science (DISP; SCIE 1505.18), marking completed labs, and entering grades. The TA will be available during scheduled lab time (Fridays 1430-1630), and occasionally at other times, to assist the instructor with teaching and coordinate additional teaching assistance.
REQUIREMENTS Minimum upper level undergraduate student in Psychology or
OF POSITION: Neuroscience. Preference will be given to persons enrolled in an honours or graduate degree program and who have successfully completed the DISP program. Previous experience as a teaching assistant at the Introductory level, particularly DISP, is an asset.
If you are interested in the above position, please apply in writing (e-mail or hard copy), including a summary of your expertise, teaching experience and your schedule, by the deadline to:
Dr. Jennifer Stamp
Psychology Instructor, HÂþ» Integrated Science Program Psychology Department, HÂþ» University
Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
E-mail: Jennifer.Stamp@Dal.Ca
All offers of employment are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the university. HÂþ» University is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal peoples, people with a disability, racially visible persons and women.
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TEACHING ASSISTANT / MARKER / DEMONSTRATOR POSTING
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4H6
POSTING DATE: August 26, 2015
APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 2, 2015 or until the position is filled
POSITIONS: TA45: Fall term, 45 hours (one position)
TA45: Winter term, 45 hours (two positions)
PAY RATE: as per CUPE agreement (approx. $21.50/hour)
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Faculty of Science (Integrated Science and Earth Sciences)
WORK ASSIGNMENT: Fall position: Teach the field trips and related activities for the Earth Sciences component of SCIE 1505.18, Integrated Science Program. Includes preparation, helping to lead field trips, and marking exercises. May also provide support for other Integrated Science class field trips, other activities, and invigilation.
Winter positions: Teach the laboratories and related activities for the Earth Sciences component of SCIE 1505.18, the Integrated Science Program. Includes preparation and marking. May also provide support for other DISP class activities and invigilation.
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Graduate student or senior undergraduate student in with a broad background in the Earth Sciences. Interdisciplinary coursework and research experience is an asset. For the fall position, background in ecology/environmental science is helpful. Preference will be given to candidates with previous teaching experience in an integrated science environment. Up-to-date standard first aid certificate is required for all positions.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE SUBMIT A LETTER OF APPLICATION BY THE DEADLINE TO:
Lexie Arnott, Earth Sciences and Integrated Science Program
Department of Earth Sciences, LSC 2045, HÂþ» University, Halifax, B3H 4R2
Ph: 902-494-7018 E-mail: aarnott@dal.ca
All offers of employment are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the university. HÂþ» University is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal peoples, people with a disability, racially visible persons and women.
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