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MARKER POSTING

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

Faculty of Agriculture, Dalhousie University

Truro, Nova Scotia

Posting Date:  September 1, 2020

Application Deadline: September 10 – or until position filled

Position:       Marker – Fall 2020 - September to December 2020

EGLA 0101 – Writing for Business

Department/Location: Business and Social Sciences, Agricultural Campus

Pay Rate:  $16.61/hr as per CUPE Collective Agreement

Work Assignment:  The marker will assist the instructor with providing feedback and/or grading assignments over a 12-week period (approx. 10 hrs per week to a maximum of 130 hrs) under EGLA 0101.  Detailed marking schemes will be provided. The marker will meet virutally with the instructor to review marking/feedback progression and consistency as well as review any problems that arise.
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:  

Minimum 3rd or 4th year student who has successfully completed EGLA 0101 or EGLA 1000 (Composition) or equivalent/similar course with a grade of A- or better. Demonstrated success in courses requiring essays or lab reports would be an asset. Previous experience as a marker would be an asset.

If you are interested in the above position, please apply in writing through email by sending a cover letter, Vita, and transcript (official or unofficial) by the application deadline to:

Steven Dukeshire, Dept Chair

E-mail:  steven.dukeshire@dal.ca

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. 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.

 

TEACHING ASSISTANT POSTING

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

Faculty of Agriculture

Dalhousie University

Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada B2N 5E3

 

Posting Date:  September 1, 2020

Application Deadline: September 10, 2020 – or until position filled

 

Position:       TA – Fall 2020 – September to December 2020

MGTA 2004 – Financial Accounting I

Department/Location: Business and Social Sciences, Agricultural Campus

Pay Rate:  65 hours as per CUPE Collective Agreement - $1587.00 gross.

Work Assignment:  
All duties will be conducted online. Duties include, but are not limited to:
1) Preparation: Prepare material for class tutorial
2) In-class: Conduct two one hour sessions synchronously each week on a prepared problem set
3) Office duties: Weekly meeting with course Instructor, Prof Green, and occasional meetings with students.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:   Applicants with relevant education at the undergraduate or graduate degree (i.e., with a background in Ag. Business, Ag. Economics, Int'l Food Business programs at DalAC or Business, Commerce, or Economics programs from another campus) and successful completion of a course in Financial Accounting with a minimum grade of A- or equivalent at the degree level are encouraged to apply.  Preference will be given to graduate students in the Department.

Applications must include a cover letter clarifying qualifications and relevant experience, and a curriculum vitae. Please include an official or unofficial copy of your transcript.

If you are interested in the above position, please apply through email by the application deadline to:

Steven Dukeshire, Dept Chair

E-mail:  steven.dukeshire@dal.ca

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.

 

TEACHING ASSISTANT POSTING

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

Faculty of Agriculture

Dalhousie University

Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada B2N 5E3

Posting Date:  September 1, 2020

Application Deadline: September 10, 2020 – or until position filled

Position:       TA – Fall 2020 – September to December 2020

MGTA 2019 – Organizational Behaviour

 

Department/Location: Business and Social Sciences, Agricultural Campus

Pay Rate:  90 hours as per CUPE Collective Agreement - $2197.00 gross.

 

Work Assignment:  
All duties will be conducted online. Duties include, but are not limited to:
1) Preparation: Familiarize with course materials, assignments, quizzes, etc.

2) In-class (Brightspace): Provide feedback on discussion posts and assignments; answer questions; follow-up with students on technology issues and other trouble shooting

3) Office duties: Weekly meeting with course Instructor, Dr. Hartt, via MS Teams to discuss materials and any course issues
4) Marking, grading, and proctoring: Provide online assignment marking and feedback

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:   Applicants with relevant education at the undergraduate or graduate degree (i.e., with a background in Ag. Business, Ag. Economics, Int'l Food Business programs at DalAC or Business, Commerce, or Economics programs from another campus). Successful completion of a course in Organizational Behaviour with a minimum grade of A- or equivalent at the degree level are encouraged to apply.  Preference will be given to graduate students in the Department.

Applications must include a cover letter clarifying qualifications and relevant experience, and a curriculum vitae. Please include an official or unofficial copy of your transcript.

If you are interested in the above position, please apply through email by the application deadline to:

Steven Dukeshire, Dept Chair

E-mail:  steven.dukeshire@dal.ca

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.