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TEACHING ASSISTANT POSTING
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Faculty of Agriculture
Dalhousie University
Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada B2N 5E3

POSTING DATE: Wednesday, October 28th, 2015
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Thursday, November 5th, 2015
POSITION: Teaching Assistant – Winter 2016 - January to April 2016
MGTA0103/2001 – Introduction to Business Law

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Business and Social Sciences, Agricultural Campus

PAY RATE: 65 hours as per CUPE Collective Agreement - $1,495.00 gross.

WORK ASSIGNMENT: Duties include, but are not limited to, assisting with marking assignments, tests, and exams throughout the semester. It is essential that the TA works collaboratively with the course instructor to maintain a grading spreadsheet and assists the instructor with general administration, student feedback, and advising as needed.
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Candidates should have completed MGTA0103/2001, or equivalent/similar course(s) at the undergraduate or graduate level. Preference will be given to those with training and/or experience working in a paralegal role. S/he should be familiar with the DBM and/or IFB/Agribusiness program curriculum. Previous experience as a TA and/or marker, especially in MGTA0103/2001 would be an asset.
Applications must include a cover letter and curriculum vitae or resume.

If you are interested in the above position, please apply in writing by the application deadline to:
Emmanuel Yiridoe, Chair
Department of Business & Social Sciences
Dalhousie University Faculty of Agriculture
P. O. Box 550, Truro NS B2N 5E3
E-mail: Emmanuel.yiridoe@dal.ca Fax: (902) 897-0038

All offers of employment as a 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.