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TEACHING ASSISTANT/MARKER/DEMONSTRATOR POSTING
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4R2

POSTING DATE: 6 August 2015
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 15 August 2015

POSITION: Teaching Assistant (TA260) - MUSC 2007.06 Guitar: History & Techniques
Fall & Winter (September 1, 2015 – April 30, 2016)

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Fountain School of Performing Arts

PAY RATE: As per CUPE Collective Agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT: The Teaching Assistant work assignments include, but are not limited to:
- Attending weekly 3-hour lectures, for some or all four class sections:
- 1:30 – 4:30 PM on Tuesdays
- 7:30 – 10:30 PM on Tuesdays
- 1:30 – 4:30 PM on Wednesdays
- 1:30 – 4:30 PM on Thursdays
- Assisting with discipline and classroom management, including playing audio and video examples from recordings, DVDs and online sources.
- Reading and marking papers and exams in consultation with the course instructor.
- Assisting with class administration through OWL/BbLearn (including moderation of online class discussions, posting grades, announcements and links, sound files and images)
Preferably, candidates will contribute to class discussions, participate in musical/instrumental demonstrations, and present a lecture during the term.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: An undergraduate degree in Music is required. Candidates must be able to play the guitar and must have excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills. Excellent computer skills are required. Knowledge of digital sound and video recording and playback, including troubleshooting audio visual systems, is an asset.

If you are interested in the above position, please apply via email, including a cover letter and resume, by the application deadline to:
Chair, Appointments Committee
Fountain School of Performing Arts, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
Fax: (902) 494-2801
Email: performingarts@dal.ca

NOTE: Depending on course enrolment, there may be more than one position available. If you are applying for multiple positions, please submit separate application for each positing.

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, persons with a disability, racially visible persons and women.


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TEACHING ASSISTANT/MARKER/DEMONSTRATOR POSTING
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4R2

POSTING DATE: 6 August 2015
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 15 August 2015

POSITION: Teaching Assistant (TA260) - MUSC 2008/3308.06: Modern Guitar
Fall & Winter (September 1, 2015 – April 30, 2016)

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Fountain School of Performing Arts

PAY RATE: As per CUPE Collective Agreement
WORK ASSIGNMENT: The Teaching Assistant work assignments include, but are not limited to:
- Attending weekly lectures and running weekly tutorial/rehearsal sessions
- Assisting with discipline and classroom management, including playing audio and video examples from recordings, DVDs and online sources.
- Reading and marking papers and exams in consultation with the course instructor.
- Assisting with class administration through OWL/BbLearn (including moderation of online class discussions, posting grades, announcements and links, sound files and images)
Preferably, candidates will contribute to class discussions, participate in musical/instrumental demonstrations, and present a lecture during the term.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: An undergraduate degree in Music is required. Candidates must be able to play the guitar and must have excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills. Excellent computer skills are required. Knowledge of digital sound and video recording and playback, including troubleshooting audio visual systems, is an asset.

If you are interested in the above position, please apply via email, including a cover letter and resume, by the application deadline to:
Chair, Appointments Committee
Fountain School of Performing Arts, Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
Fax: (902) 494-2801
Email: performingarts@dal.ca

NOTE: Depending on course enrolment, there may be more than one position available. If you are applying for multiple positions, please submit separate application for each positing.

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, persons with a disability, racially visible persons and women.