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

POSTING DATE: March 23, 2015

APPLICATION DEADLINE: COB, March 31, 2015

DEPARTMENT: School of Social Work

POSITION: Teaching Assistant - Summer Term BSW (Campus)

CLASS, CLASS NAME, ASSIGNMENT (hours/term):

SLWK 3360.03, Section 01- CAMPUS - Social Work and Adolescents    May-June 2015    65 Hours

PAY RATE: In accordance with Agreement between Dalhousie University and Canadian Union of Public Employees.

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 instructor.

NOTE: This course runs from May 1 to May 24 with two weekends of face to face class time (May 1-3 and May 22-24) and three weeks of online BBL content, individual reflection, and group discussion. Final assignments will be due after May 24.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Enrollment in the MSW program or a graduate of a Social Work program. Applicants must have knowledge of and be prepared for the 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. Applicants should be familiar with on-line course tools.

If you are interested in any of the above positions, please submit a cover letter and a resume by the application deadline to j.rogers@dal.ca (only electronic applications will be accepted). Include “TA Posting SLWK 3360 Summer 2015” in the subject line of your email.

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.