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POSTING DATE: August 23, 2016

APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 30, 2016 or until the position is filled

POSITION: TA45 (Teaching Assistant, 45 hours; 4 positions available:
two positions in Fall term, Sept-Dec 2016, and two positions in
Winter term, Jan-Apr 2017)

PAY RATE: According to C.U.P.E. agreement

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Faculty of Science and Biology Department

WORK ASSIGNMENT: Assist the instructor in the delivery of the Biology laboratory
component of the Integrated Science Program (Scie1505.18). Teach first-year biology labs (must be available between 12:30- 5:00 PM on Friday afternoons). Attend a 1 hour pre-lab meeting at a mutually agreed upon time. Mark student exercises, record marks, submit marks, and return marked papers within 1 week.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Comfortable with concepts and techniques at the introductory level in all aspects of introductory biology, especially cell, molecular, genetics, animal biology and evolution. Graduate or honours degree in Biology or related program should be completed or in progress. Proven record or strong potential for teaching excellence. Strong quantitative skills and previous experience with the Integrated Science program are assets.

If you are interested in the above position, please apply in writing (include a summary of your expertise, teaching experience and YOUR SCHEDULE) by the deadline to:
Dr. Martha Mullally, Director (Acting), Integrated Science Program, LSC 2085, Biology Department, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
E-mail: mrmullal@Dal.ca Ph: 902-494-8496

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

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POSTING DATE: August 23, 2016

APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 30, 2016 or until the position is filled

POSITION: TA45 (Teaching Assistant, 45 hours, Fall term: Sept-Oct 2016)

PAY RATE: According to C.U.P.E. agreement

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Faculty of Science and Biology Department

WORK ASSIGNMENT: Assist the field biology instructor, Dr. Sarah Gutowsky, in the delivery of the field trip component of the Integrated Science Program (Scie1505.18).
Assist in the organization, teaching, and marking of first-year field trips and related assignments. These are primarily biology but may include interdisciplinary content. Must be available for all four field trips (and must have a flexible schedule in case the dates of these trips need to be changed due to weather):
(1) Friday, Sept 9, 1:00 - 6:00 PM
(2) Friday, Sept 23, 12:30 PM - 6:00 PM
(3) Friday, Sept 30, 12:30 - 7:00 PM
(4) Thursday, Oct 6, 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Minimum upper level undergraduate student in Biology or Marine Biology or a related field. Preference will be given to persons who have successfully completed and excelled in Integrated Science and/or who are enrolled in an honours program or graduate program in Biology. Field experience in terrestrial ecology, marine biology, and biodiversity, with expertise in identification of a wide range of species (plants, lichens, macroalgae, and macroinvertebrates) is essential. Previous marking and teaching experience is an asset.

If you are interested in the above position, please apply in writing (include a summary of your expertise, teaching experience and your schedule) by the deadline to:
Dr. Martha Mullally, Director (Acting), Integrated Science Program, LSC 2085, Biology Department, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
E-mail: mrmullal@Dal.ca Ph: 902-494-8496


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

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POSTING DATE: August 23, 2016

APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 30, 2016 or until the position is filled

POSITION: TA45, divided into two (2 Teaching Assistants, 22.5 hours per term)
four positions: Fall (Sept-Dec 2016) and Winter (January-April 2017)

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Faculty of Science and Department of Psychology & Neuroscience

PAY RATE: According to C.U.P.E. agreement (approx. $21.50/hour)

WORK ASSIGNMENT: Duties include setting up labs and assisting the teaching labs for the first-year Psychology component of Integrated Science (DISP; SCIE 1505.18), marking completed labs, and entering grades. The TA will be available during scheduled lab time (Fridays 1430-1630), and occasionally at other times, to assist the instructor with teaching and coordinate additional teaching assistance.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Minimum upper level undergraduate student in Psychology or Neuroscience. Preference will be given to persons enrolled in an honours or graduate degree program and who have successfully completed the DISP program. Previous experience as a teaching assistant at the Introductory level, particularly DISP, is an asset.

If you are interested in the above position, please apply in writing (e-mail or hard copy), including a summary of your expertise, teaching experience and your schedule, by the deadline to:

Dr. Jennifer Stamp
Psychology Instructor, Dalhousie Integrated Science Program
Psychology Department, Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
E-mail: Jennifer.Stamp@Dal.Ca

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

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POSTING DATE: August 23, 2016

APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 30, 2016, or until the position is filled

POSITION: TA90, Fall term

WORK PERIOD: September, 10 - December 10, 2016

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Faculty of Science / Integrated Science Program

PAY RATE: As per CUPE agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT: Assist the instructor, Dr. Brad Frankland, with the Statistics
component of the Integrated Science Program (SCIE 1505.18). Includes (1) Preparation for and teaching the Statistics using SPSS lab on Tuesdays 0830-1000; (2) Marking weekly assignments within 7 days; and (3) Recording and submitting marks weekly.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Undergraduate or graduate student with solid working knowledge of statistics at the 1st or 2nd year level, facility with SPSS basic analysis and graphing, experience using Excel to organize and manipulate data, and either proven record or strong potential for teaching Statistics. Must be enthusiastic about the application of Statistics to other fields of science. Previous graduates of the Integrated Science program are encouraged to apply.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING (e-mail is acceptable) INDICATING YOUR QUALIFICATIONS, BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE TO:
Dr. Martha Mullally, Director (Acting), Dalhousie Integrated Science Program,
Biology Department, LSC 2085, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
Ph: 494-8496 E-mail: mrmullal@dal.ca
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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, people with a disability, racially visible persons and women.

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POSTING DATE: August 23, 2016
APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 30, 2016, or until the position is filled

POSITION: TA110 (Teaching Assistant, 110 hours)
WORK PERIOD: Sept 10 - December 10, 2016

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Faculty of Science (Integrated Science Program) and Biology
PAY RATE: As per CUPE agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT: Support the Writing in Science component of Dalhousie’s Integrated Science Program (SCIE 1505.18), a Writing Requirement Class. Mark several components of a formal written lab report for approx. 80 students, providing detailed comments and using the marking rubric supplied. Meet with students individually as needed

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Undergraduate degree completed in Biology or a related field, graduate degree in progress or completed in Biology or a related field,
strong interest in teaching writing and critical thinking, outstanding writing skills, and experience preparing scientific manuscripts. Previous experience teaching writing to undergraduates is an asset.

Further details: Integrated Science is committed to encouraging its students to excel in their written work. Extensive and thoughtful feedback is required to help students become better scientific writers.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING
(e-mail is acceptable) INDICATING YOUR QUALIFICATIONS, BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE TO:

Dr. Martha Mullally, Director, Dalhousie Integrated Science Program, Biology Department, LSC 2085, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, B3H 4R2 Ph: 902-494-8496 E-mail: mrmullal@dal.ca
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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, people with a disability, racially visible persons and women.

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POSTING DATE: August 23, 2015

APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 30, 2016 or until the position is filled

POSITIONS: TA45: Fall term, 45 hours (two positions, 22.5 h each)
TA45: Winter term, 45 hours (two positions)

PAY RATE: as per CUPE agreement (approx. $21.50/hour)

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Faculty of Science (Integrated Science and Earth Sciences)

WORK ASSIGNMENT: Fall positions: Assist on the field trips and related activities for the Earth Sciences component of SCIE 1505.18, Integrated Science Program. Includes preparation and clean up, helping to lead field trips, and marking exercises. Current first aid an asset.

Winter positions: Assist in the laboratories and related activities for the Earth Sciences component of SCIE 1505.18, the Integrated Science Program. Includes preparation and marking. May also provide support for other DISP class activities and invigilation.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITIONS: Broad background in the Earth Sciences. Interdisciplinary coursework and research experience is an asset. For the fall positions, background in ecology/environmental science is helpful.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE SUBMIT A LETTER OF APPLICATION BY THE DEADLINE TO:
Dr. Lexie Arnott, Earth Sciences and Integrated Science Program
Department of Earth Sciences, LSC 2045, Dalhousie University, Halifax, B3H 4R2
Ph: 902-494-7018 E-mail: aarnott@dal.ca

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