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Teaching Assistant Opportunities (4)

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: School of Health Sciences

POSTING DATE:  July 4, 2017

POSTING DEADLINE: July 10, 2017

1. POSITION:      Teaching Assistant Positions (45 hours each) for the following two courses:

                                HSCE 1020.03: Human Anatomy & Physiology I (Fall 2017)

                                HSCE 1030.03: Human Anatomy & Physiology II (Winter 2018)

                This course is taught on line using On-line Web Learning (Brightspace).

                PAY RATE: In accordance with CUPE Collective Agreement

                WORK ASSIGNMENT: The TA will be responsible for working with the course professor to ensure that the course runs efficiently and that student evaluations are prompt with appropriate feedback. Evaluation of student performance will be shared between the        TA and the course professor. The TA reports to the course professor.
                REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Individuals interested in applying for this position should have familiarity with anatomical and physiological terminology and principles. The successful applicants will preferably be enrolled in a graduate program in one of the    biological sciences. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and capacity for organization and working to a deadline are required. Familiarity with the HÂþ»­ Brightspace online portal or other online learning resource tools would be beneficial.

2.  POSITION:  Teaching Assistant (130 hours)

                            HSCE 3000.03: Culture, Diversity & Health – Fall 2017

                This course is taught on line using On-line Web Learning (Brightspace).  Students taking this distance course may primarily be post-diploma students who are located throughout Canada.

                PAY RATE: In accordance with CUPE Collective Agreement

                WORK ASSIGNMENT:  The Teaching Assistant will be responsible for working with the course professor to ensure that the course runs efficiently.  Evaluation of student performance (marking) and proctoring examinations will be shared between the teaching   assistant and the course professor.  The Teaching Assistant reports to the course professor.

                REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Individuals interested in applying for this position should have outstanding organizational and communication skills, should work well with others and be self-motivated independent workers.  The successful applicant will be          familiar with and interested in current issues related to cultural competency and diversity in the Canadian health care context. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.  Masters student is preferred but those with relevant undergraduate            preparation and experience will be considered.

3. POSITION:      Teaching Assistant (130 hours)

                                HSCE 3010.03:  Introduction to Health Research - Fall 2017

                This course is taught on line using On-line Web Learning (OWL) on the Brightspace platform. Students taking this distance course may be post-diploma students who are located throughout Canada.

                PAY RATE: In accordance with CUPE Collective Agreement

                WORK ASSIGNMENT:  The Teaching Assistant will be responsible for working with the course professor in this online-delivered course to ensure that the course runs efficiently and effectively.  Evaluation of student performance and participation on an ongoing         basis will be expected of the TA in this role.  The Teaching Assistant reports to the course professor.

                REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Individuals interested in applying for this position should have outstanding organizational and communication skills, should work well with others and be self-motivated independent workers.  Excellent verbal and written       communication skills are required.  Masters student is preferred.  Experience with OWL/Brightspace an asset.

4. POSITION:      Teaching Assistant (130 hours)

                                HSCE 4030.03:  Leadership in Health Care – Fall 2017

                This course is taught on-line using the On-line Web Learning (OWL) on the Brightspace platform. Students taking this distance course may be post-diploma students who are located throughout Canada.

                PAY RATE: In accordance with CUPE Collective Agreement

                WORK ASSIGNMENT:  The Teaching Assistant will be responsible for working with the course professor in this course to ensure that the course runs efficiently and effectively.  Evaluation of student performance and participation on an ongoing basis will be                 expected of the TA in this role.  The Teaching Assistant reports to the course professor.

                REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Individuals interested in applying for this position should have outstanding organizational and communication skills, should work well with others and be self-motivated independent workers.  The successful applicant will be          familiar with and interested in current issues related to leadership in the Canadian health care context. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.  Experience with Brightspace is an asset.  Masters student is preferred but those with relevant     undergraduate preparation and experience will be considered.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ANY OF THE ABOVE POSITIONS, PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING, SPECIFYING THE POSITION AND COURSE NAME, WITH A CURRENT CV AND THREE REFERENCES BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE TO:

Irene Fitzgerald, Administrative Manager
School of Health Sciences
HÂþ»­ University
Bethune Building, Room 629
1276 South Park Street
Halifax, N.S.  B3H 2Y9
irene.fitzgerald@dal.ca

All offers of employment as a part-time academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the courses and approval by the University.

HÂþ»­ 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.

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for follow-up will be contacted.