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POSTING DATE:  FebruaryMarch 18, 2019, or until positions are filled

POSITION: Teaching Assistant, ENVS 3001.03, Environmental Science Field School

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION:  Environmental Science, Faculty of Science

PAY RATE:  Stipend for 90 hrs ($2,154), according to the CUPE collective agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT:  Three TA positions are available to assist the instructor with the summer class ENVS 3001.03, Environmental Science Field School, in the field and classroom. Duties will include assisting in preparation of class materials and exercises, preparing field gear and supplies, assisting in teaching duties in the field, providing logistical support for overnight trips, driving a mini-van to field sites, and assisting with marking. This third-year, 3 credit-hour Environmental Science class will provide students with hands-on experience in the subject of field methodology across the interdisciplinary field of Environmental Science including forestry, monitoring species at risk, freshwater systems, navigation with compass and GPS, and writing field notes.  The class will run August 19 to 30^th, 2019, including the weekend and includes a four-day overnight trip to Kejimukujik National Park. The TAs should also be available to assist the instructor with preparatory work on August 15-16 and post-class administration on September 3-4, if necessary.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Research, teaching or relevant class work experience in environmental science or a natural science discipline. Some field work experience is an asset. Schedule must be free every day (must have no other commitments) from August 19-30, including weekends and some overnight trips. Must have up-to-date certification in Standard First Aid and CPR, and a valid Nova Scotia driver’s license.

To apply: Send a cover letter and resume by email to:

Dr. Susan Gass: susan.gass@dal.ca

If you have further questions about the positions, please email Susan.

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 committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.