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POSTING DATE: August 1, 2019

APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 15, 2019 or until position(s) filled

POSITIONS: 2 or more Teaching Assistants (TA 130) for CANA1102/INTD1102 (Fall term 2019/20).

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Canadian Studies Program, Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences

PAY RATE:  As per CUPE 3912 Collective Agreement (130 hours)

WORK ASSIGNMENT:

The Teaching Assistant will assist with CANA1102/INTD1102 Halifax and the World: Part I. Duties include, but are not limited to: preparing and leading weekly tutorials, marking student assignments and essays, and attending class lectures (Tuesday/Thursday, 1005-1125). 130 hours of work during the 2019/20 fall term is expected. The Teaching Assistant reports to the course instructor.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:

An undergraduate degree in Canadian Studies or in a related field such as International Development Studies, or graduate work in Canadian Studies or in a related field such as International Development Studies with a strong interest in social justice. Strong essay writing skills and the ability to give reliable grammar and composition advice are required as are strong interpersonal skills. Preference will be given to students with a background in Canadian Studies.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR RESUME AND A COVER LETTER OUTLINING YOUR INTEREST IN THE POSITION (VIA EMAIL) BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE TO:

Gillian Austin, Instructor, Canadian Studies Program, Email: gillian.austin@dal.ca

All offers of employment 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 Indigenous people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of minority sexual orientation and gender identities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.