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Teaching Assistant – January to April 2014    
Alternative Program Delivery – PUAD 6300
Alternative Methods in Program Delivery is a graduate level seminar which allows participants to conduct and present research on the increasing resort by governments at all levels to alternative methods of program delivery. Overs the last decade and a half, governments around the world have moved from designing and delivering programs themselves to utilizing the private sector, both profit and non-profit, for this purpose. These alternative methods have taken the form of the privatization of crown assets, public-private partnerships to address a myriad of concerns (from the design and construction of bridges and highways to the management of laundry facilities in institutions for long term care), user fees and charges, contracting out, and the adoption of business-like practices in their own operations.

The course is offered from January to April on Wednesdays from 8:30 to 11:30 am. The teaching assistant will be responsible for a series of course related tasks, including the holding of office hours for consultations with students, and the grading of student work. The TA will work for a total of 90 hours during the term, which is an average of 10 hours per week. The hourly rate is $21.50 (including benefits and vacation pay), so the total expected earnings for the term are $1938)

The candidate will support the professor's effort to create a healthy, constructive and challenging learning environment. The candidate will demonstrate that he or she can conduct him or herself in a highly professional manner with students and faculty. The candidate will, for example, have a personable approach to students, show concern for student learning and abide by the ethical standards of the university. The successful candidate will follow directions as laid out by the lead instructor and engage in a constructive dialogue with the lead instructor throughout the course. All job offers are provisional until confirmed by the School.

It is not necessary that TA attend the classes. It is necessary however to attend one class for 5 to 10 minutes to introduce yourself to the students.

To apply, please submit a cover letter along with a current CV to Krista Cullymore @ krista.cullymore@dal.ca The cover letter should mention why you think you are the ideal candidate for the position. The deadline for applications is September 30, 2013.