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Marker/Teaching Assistant JOB POSTINGSS (3 positions)
SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Dalhousie University
 
POSTING DATE:             11 July 2014
APPLICATION DEADLINE:     15 July 2014
DEPARTMENT:               School of Health Sciences
 
01 POSITION:      Marker for HSCE 1000.03 - Foundations of Health Care Practice
                  Fall 2014 – Section 01. Approximately 45 hours.
 
PAY RATE:  The pay rate is in accordance with CUPE Collective Agreement.
 
HSCE1000 is designed to provide learners with the opportunity to develop and enhance their critical reading, writing, and thinking skills, against the backdrop of topics and issues relevant to contemporary practice and study in the health sciences (diagnostic cytology, diagnostic medical ultrasound, nuclear medicine technology, radiological technology, and respiratory therapy). Specifically, students will learn about evidence-based decision making, health and its determinants, the funding and delivery of health care in Canada, professionalism, communication, teamwork, and diversity. Particular emphasis will be placed on realizing and appreciating the unique role of each of the five health professions of the School of Health Sciences within the Canadian healthcare system. A self-directed study module in medical terminology is also a component of the course curriculum.
 
 
02 POSITION:      Teaching Assistant (130 hours)
                  HSCE 3010.03:  Introduction to Health Research Fall 2014
 
This course is taught on line using On-line Web Learning/Blackboard Learn (OWL/BBL). Students taking this distance course primarily may be post-diploma students who are located throughout Canada.
 
PAY RATE: Same as outlined within the 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/BBL an asset.
 
 
03 POSITION:      Teaching Assistant (130 hours)
                  HSCE 4030.03:  Leadership in Health Care – Fall 2014
 
PAY RATE: Same as outlined within the CUPE Collective Agreement.
 
WORK ASSIGNMENT:  This course is taught on-line using the On-line Web Learning/Blackboard Learn (OWL/BBL).  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 BLS is an asset.  Masters student is preferred but those with relevant undergraduate preparation and experience will be considered.
 
 
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION(S), PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING WITH A CURRENT CV AND THREE REFERENCES CLEARLY LISTING THE POSITION OF INTEREST BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE TO:
 
Irene Fitzgerald, Administrator
School of Health Sciences
Dalhousie University
Bethune Building, Room 629
1276 South Park Street
Halifax, N.S.  B3H 2Y9
irene.fitzgerald@dal.ca
 
All offers of employment as a lab demonstrator are conditional upon  sufficient student enrolment in the courses 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.
 
We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however only successful candidates will be notified.