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TEACHING ASSISTANT POSTING
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4H6

POSTING DATE: July 10, 2013

APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 24, 2013

DEPARTMENT: School of Social Work
 
PAY RATE: In accordance with Agreement between Dalhousie University and Canadian Union of Public Employees (http://humanresources.dal.ca/Files/Employment/CUPE_3912_Collective_Agreement.pdf).
 
POSITION:
 
Fall Teaching Assistants (September to December 2013)

CLASS, CLASS NAME, ASSIGNMENT (hours):

1. SLWK 2222 Section 1: Advancing Social Justice (TA 90 hours) on Campus
2. SLWK 2222 Section 2: Advancing Social Justice (TA 90 hours) on Campus
 
WORK ASSIGNMENT: The teaching assistant will be responsible for duties which may include: preparation of teaching material, in-class duties, marking, invigilation, and communication with students and supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Enrolment in the MSW program; alternatively, a graduate of a Social Work program.  Applicants must have knowledge of and be prepared for the on-line demands of intensive social work education coupled with reasonable expectations of students. Applicants must have excellent communication skills, energy, and enthusiasm. Previous instructional and evaluation experience is also an asset.

If you are interested in any of the above positions, please submit a resume by the application deadline to jenn.banfield@dal.ca  (Only electronic applications will be accepted).  

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, people with a disability, racially visible persons, and women.