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Title: Seaside Demonstrator Ad 

Description:

TEACHING ASSISTANT/MARKER/DEMONSTRATOR POSTING 

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada 

SUMMER CLASS 

POSTING DATE: June 17, 2015 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 21, 2015 (with automatic extension until position is filled) 

POSITION: Demonstrator/Marker 

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: One at 120 hours 

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Summer SEASIDE program, Biology 

PAY RATE: as per CUPE agreement 

WORK ASSIGNMENT: Assist the instructor with the summer class Biology 3624.03, 

Urban Freshwater Systems, which will be taught July 6-23, 2015. Duties include helping with labs and field trips; marking assignments; being on watch for safety issues in the field; and driving students in 7-passenger minivans. 

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: B.Sc. or graduate degree in Biology or a related field; research experience in freshwater ecology is preferred; ability to identify 

species of aquatic macro-invertebrates and aquatic plants; familiarity with various water quality measurements; up-to-date Standard first-aid and CPR certification; driver's license valid in NS, extensive driving experience, and good driving record; good physical condition (considerable hiking and some moderate 

physical labour is required). Ability to swim. Graduate research and/or work experience in freshwater ecology will be considered an asset. 

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE CONTACT: 

Dr. Christine Ward-Paige, Biology Dept, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2 

E-mail: cwardpai@dal.ca OR Dr. Cindy Staicer, SEASIDE Director; E-mail: cindy.staicer@dal.ca 

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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.