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Position: TEACHING ASSISTANT Managerial Economics (PUAD 5130)
Location: Dalhousie University, School of Public Administration
Hourly wage: $23.00 per hour
Workload: 130 hours (September to December 2016)

The course is designed to provide graduate students in the Master's of Public Administration Program with a solid understanding of principles of microeconomics and how these relate to public policy.

The course is offered from September to December 2016 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 14:35 to 17:25. Half of this time consists of a tutorial. The teaching assistant is responsible for a series of course related tasks, including the holding of the tutorial, the holding of office hours for consultations with students, and the grading of student work. The TA is expected to attend the lectures.

The ideal candidate will have succeeded in this course and will have obtained a grade of A- or higher. A high academic performance in undergraduate economics courses would also be an asset. The ideal candidate will have a personable approach to students, show concern for students learning, and have an understanding of the challenges students face when learning economics, and be excited about economic theory.

Please submit your application electronically to Krista Cullymore (krista.cullymore@dal.ca) and put TA Economics in the subject line. Include a cover letter outlining your qualifications, a CV and the names of two references. Please apply by April 30th, 2016. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

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Position: TEACHING ASSISTANT Quantitative Methods (PUAD 5140)
Location: Dalhousie University, School of Public Administration
Hourly wage: $23.00 per hour
Workload: 130 hours (September to December 2016)

The course is designed to provide graduate students in the Master's of Public Administration Program with a solid understanding of principles of quantitative methods and these are used in public administration.

The course is offered from September to December 2016 on Mondays and Wednesdays from 14:35 to 17:25. Half of this time consists of a tutorial. The teaching assistant is responsible for a series of course related tasks, including the holding of the tutorial, the holding of office hours for consultations with students, and the grading of student work. The TA may be expected to attend the lectures.

The ideal candidate will have succeeded in this course and will have obtained a grade of A- or higher. A high academic performance in undergraduate quantitative courses would also be an asset. The ideal candidate will have a personable approach to students, show concern for students learning, and have an understanding of the challenges students face when learning economics, and be excited about economic theory.

Please submit your application electronically to Krista Cullymore (krista.cullymore@dal.ca) and put TA Stats in the subject line. Include a cover letter outlining your qualifications, a CV and the names of two references. Please apply by April 30th, 2016. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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.