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POSTING DATE: August 24, 2016

APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 1, 2016, or until the position is filled

POSITION: TA110 (Teaching Assistant, 110 hours)

WORK PERIOD: Fall term (September-December 2016)

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Faculty of Science (Integrated Science Program) and Philosophy

PAY RATE: As per CUPE agreement (approx. $21.50/hr)

WORK ASSIGNMENT: Support the first-year writing component of the Integrated Science Program (SCIE 1505.18), a writing requirement course. Mark several formal written assignments for PHIL 1050.03, Ethics in Science, using a marking rubric. Teach weekly tutorials, including writing workshops. Meet with students individually.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Undergraduate degree completed in philosophy, graduate degree completed or in progress in science, philosophy or a related field,
and a strong interest and experience in teaching writing and critical thinking skills. Candidates with a background in science as well as philosophy will have priority. Previous experience with the Integrated Science program will be considered 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 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. Kirstin Borgerson, Department of Philosophy, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, B3H 4R2
Ph: 902-494-3338 E-mail: kirstin.borgerson@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.