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TEACHING ASSISTANT POSTING
Dalhousie University
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3H 3J5

POSTING DATE:  August 23, 2011
APPLICATION DEADLINE:  August 31, 2011
 
POSITION:  Teaching Assistant (1 Position)  [September 6 - December 17, 2011 - Fall Session]
                                                               
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION:  Bachelor of Management
 
PAY RATE:  $21.53/hr (approx. 130 hours)
                                                                                                                                                                               
WORK ASSIGNMENT:  The Teaching Assistant will assist with the subject matter for two (2) sections of the Fall Session MGMT 4001 Strategy Formulation course.
 
Duties include, but are not limited to:
 
1. Responding to student requests for assistance
2. General on-line course administration
3. Mark assignments and maintain an on-line grade book
4. Be available for student consultation via weekly office hours and attendance in both classes (Wednesday and Thursday as per academic timetable)
5. Be available (times and dates will be arranged between the professor and TA) during final exams to help proctor the final examination locally for one day.
 
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:   Candidates should have a comprehensive background in Strategic Management and extensive familiarity with the Bachelor of Management program curriculum and ideally would have completed a strategic management course at either the undergraduate or graduate level. Previous experience as a TA in either MGMT 4001 or MGMT 4002 would be an asset.  The candidate must be familiar with the BLS environment from a student and TA perspective and be able to provide some assistance with creating and supporting various elements of the course delivery.
 
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE APPLY BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE:
 
Please forward a letter of application outlining your experience and qualifications and a current c.v. to:
 
Florence Tarrant
Bachelor of Management
Rm 3025, Kenneth C. Rowe Management Building
6100 University Avenue
Dalhousie University
Email:  florence.tarrant@dal.ca
 
All offers of employment are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.

Dalhousie University is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer.
The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, racially visible persons and women.