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From: Chinese Studies
Subject: Part-time academic posting

PART-TIME ACADEMIC POSTING
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4R2

POSTING DATE: April 1, 2015
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 13, 2015

POSITION: Part-Time Academic
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Chinese Studies
PAY RATE: As per Collective Agreement with CUPE 3912

WORK ASSIGNMENT: A part-time academic is needed to teach CHIN2050.03 Chinese Culture for the Fall term of the academic year 2015-2016 (September-December 2015). The class is currently scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday 2:30-4:00 pm. The part-time academic will be responsible for all aspects of teaching and administering the class, including admission, lectures, test preparation, evaluation, and electronic submission of grades. Instructors are expected to maintain reliable and constant communication with the administration of the Department, to be available for two hours per week for consultation with students, and to have students fill out the evaluation questionnaire at the end of the course.  Instructors report to the Chairperson of the Department.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Applicants should have native or near-native proficiency in English and possess a graduate degree in Chinese Culture or a related field or other academic and/or professional qualifications deemed suitable for teaching the class. Knowledge of the Chinese language and previous teaching experience at the post-secondary level will be assets. All applications should include a letter of application with a curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and a prospective syllabus for the course.  Applicants who have not taught at Dalhousie should also arrange to have two confidential letters of reference forwarded to the Department.

If you are interested in the above position, please apply by writing by the application deadline to:
Coordinator, Chinese Studies
c/o Department of Russian Studies
6135 University Avenue
P. O. Box 15000
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 4R2
Tel.: 902-494-3473; Fax: 902-494-2719

All offers of employment as a part-time academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.
 
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.  Dalhousie University is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons and women.
 
 
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PART-TIME ACADEMIC POSTING
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 4R2
 
POSTING DATE: April 1, 2015
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 16, 2015
POSITION: Part-Time Academic
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Chinese Studies
PAY RATE:  In accordance with CUPE Collective Agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT:
To teach one section of CHIN 1032.03 Introduction to Mandarin Chinese Part I, in the academic year, winter term 2015-2016. The class is currently scheduled for MWF 9:30-10:30 am. The part-time academic will be responsible for all aspects of teaching and administering the class, including admission, lectures, test preparation, evaluation, and electronic submission of grades. Instructors are expected to maintain reliable and constant communication with the administration of the Department, to be available for two hours per week for consultation with students, and to have students fill out the evaluation questionnaire at the end of the course.
 
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:
Applicants should have native or near-native fluency in English and Mandarin Chinese and possess a graduate degree or other academic and/or professional qualifications deemed suitable for teaching the class. Previous teaching experience at the post-secondary level will be an asset. All applications should include a letter of application with a curriculum vitae and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Applicants who have not taught at Dalhousie should also arrange to have two confidential letters of reference forwarded to the Department.
 
For each part-time academic the Chair will conduct an annual assessment of teaching performance, now required under the CUPE Collective Agreement. This assessment will be based on student ratings of instruction and may also include classroom observation, conducted either by the Chair or a representative from the Centre for Learning and Teaching with reasonable advance notice.

If you are interested in the above position, please apply in writing by the application deadline to:

Coordinator, Chinese Studies
c/o Department of Russian Studies
6135 University Avenue
P. O. Box 15000
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 4R2
Tel.: 902-494-3473; Fax: 902-494-2719

All offers of employment as a part-time academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. 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.
 
 
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TEACHING ASSISTANT POSTING
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada  B3H 4R2
 
 
POSTING DATE:                                April 1, 2015
APPLICATION DEADLINE:              April 13, 2015
 
POSITION:
One TA90 teaching assistant for CHIN2050.03
Fall term, 2015/16.
 
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION:
Chinese Studies
 
PAY RATE:
In accordance with CUPE Collective Agreement
 
WORK ASSIGNMENT:
 
 
Duties include, but are not limited to:
 
The Teaching Assistant will assist with CHIN2050.03 Chinese Culture (taught in English)
 
- Marking student assignments
- Assisting with class discussions
- Assisting students with course requirements
- Conducting tutorials
 
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
An undergraduate degree. Previous TA experience preferred.  Good essay writing skills and interpersonal skills required to work with groups of students or for one-on-one interaction. Class attendance required (scheduled for TR: 14:35-15:55).
 
If you are interested in the above position, please send in an application with a cover letter, a resume, and the names of two reference by the deadline to:
 
Chinese Studies
Room 3060, McCain Arts and Social Sciences Building
6135 University Avenue
Halifax, Nova Scotia  B3H 4R2
FAX (902) 494-2719              
 
All offers of employment as part-time academic 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.