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Position: TEACHING ASSISTANT
Research Methods in Policy Analysis (PUAD 5180)
Location: Dalhousie University,
School of Public Administration
Hourly wage:    $21.50 (includes benefits and vacation pay)
Workload: 130 hours (January to April 2014)


The course is designed to provide graduate students in the Master’s of Public Administration Program with a solid understanding of the research process used to support evidence based policy making.

The course is offered from January to April 2014 on Mondays from 11:30 to 14:30, and has a tutorial on Wednesdays from 11:30 to 14:30. The teaching assistant is responsible for a series of course related tasks, including the holding of the tutorial, the holding of office hours for consultations with students, and the grading of student work. The TA is expected to attend all the lectures.

The ideal candidate will have succeeded in this course or a similar course and will have obtained a grade of A- or higher. Other assets: previous experience with planning and conducting academic research, working knowledge of quantitative and qualitative methods, personable approach to students, concern for students’ learning, understanding of challenges faced by students.

To apply, please submit a cover letter along with a current CV to Dr. Dominika Wranik, 3012 Rowe Building, or electronically to dwl@dal.ca and put TA Research Methods as the subject line. The cover letter should mention why you think you are the ideal candidate for the position. Please apply by November 28th, 2014.