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The School of Health Sciences is now accepting applications for several Teaching Assistant/Marker positions for the 2015–2016 Fall Term.

POSTING DATE:          July 20, 2015

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  July 24, 2015

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: School of Health Sciences

PAY RATE:    The pay rate for all positions is in accordance with CUPE Collective Agreement.

1) Position: Marker (up to 45 hours)

HSCE 1000.03, section 01: Foundations of Health Care Practice

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 medical ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging, 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.

WORK ASSIGNMENT:  The Marker will be responsible for assisting the course professor with grading evaluations.    The Marker reports to the course professor.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Excellent verbal and written communication skills and capacity for organization and working to a deadline are required.  Familiarity with the Dalhousie Blackboard learning online portal or other      online learning resource tools would be beneficial.

2) Position:  Teaching Assistant, (45 hours for each course)

HSCE 1020.03: Human Anatomy & Physiology I (Fall 2015); & HSCE 1030.03: Human Anatomy & Physiology II (Winter 2016)

WORK ASSIGNMENT:  The TA will be responsible for working with the course professor to ensure that the course   runs efficiently and that student evaluations are prompt with appropriate feedback.  Evaluation of student performance will be shared between the TA and the course professor.  The TA reports to the course professor.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:  Individuals interested in applying for this position should have familiarity with anatomical and physiological terminology and principles.  The successful applicants will preferably be enrolled    in a graduate program in one of the biological sciences.  Excellent verbal and written communication skills and capacity for organization and working to a deadline are required.  Familiarity with the Dalhousie Blackboard learning online portal or other online learning resource tools would be beneficial.

3) Position: Teaching Assistant, (130 hours)

HSCE 3000.03: Culture, Diversity & Health – Fall 2015

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.

WORK ASSIGNMENT:  The Teaching Assistant will be responsible for working with the course professor to ensure that the course runs efficiently.  Evaluation of student performance (marking) and proctoring examinations will be shared between the teaching assistant and the course professor.  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 cultural competency and diversity in the Canadian health care context. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.  Masters student is preferred but those with relevant undergraduate preparation and experience will be considered.

4) Position: Teaching Assistant (130 hours)

HSCE 3010.03:  Introduction to Health Research - Fall 2015

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.

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.

5) Position: Teaching Assistant (130 hours)

HSCE 4030.03 Leadership in Health Care – Fall 2015 (130 hours)

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.

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 Teaching Assistant 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.