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POSITION: 3 x Teaching Assistants for ENVS2500 Field Methods in Environmental Science (3 x 45-hour positions)

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Dalhousie Faculty of Science, Environmental Science Program

RATE OF PAY: According to the CUPE Agreement

JOB DESCRIPTION: ENVS2500 is a fall term field course that will be delivered virtually for the September 2020 term. The course focuses on three modules:

(1) species identification with a focus on visual and auditory identification of Atlantic avian, amphibian and reptile species,

(2) native and non-native trees and associated pests of economic and environmental significance, and

(3) soil sampling and analysis (texture, composition, productivity potential).

TA's are responsible for:

·       joining weekly synchronous (live) class meetups;

·       facilitating small group breakout sessions;

·       marking weekly assignments (field journal and story map submissions), and quizzes;

·       responding to student queries and providing general support to students

TAs will regularly meet with the course instructor to prepare for course activities and requires availability during scheduled weekly class meetups for four consecutive weeks per TA.

REQUIREMENTS:  The Teaching Assistant must be a senior undergraduate or graduate student at Dalhousie University. Although not required, experience with one or more of the above three course modules is a definite asset. The ability to communicate effectively, to lead and engage students and provide constructive feedback are required skills for this position.

All offers of employment are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University. Please include a cover letter stating your experience with any of the above course topics (even peripherally related) and a current resumé or curriculum vitae.

For more information, and to apply for the position please contact:

Dr. Amy Mui
Environmental Science Program

Faculty of Science, LSC813
Dalhousie University

1355 Oxford Street, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
Phone: (902) 494-4197

amy.mui@dal.ca

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.​

POSITIONS: 

2 x Teaching Assistants (2 x 65-hour positions)

*rate of pay is according to the CUPE Agreement

DEPARTMENT/UNIT:  

Earth and Environmental Sciences

Faculty of Science, Dalhousie University

JOB DESCRIPTION:

ENVS2100 Environmental Informatics broadly covers topics of science communication, introductory GIS (ArcGIS PRO), database management (Excel) and basic statistics (Excel/R). The Teaching Assistant (TA) will be responsible for assisting the primary instructor, leading the computer lab sessions, marking student assignments, tests, and quizzes, supporting students with lab completion and ensure timeliness and consistency of grade submissions. The position for the TA requires availability during lab sessions (schedule to be determined). The candidate will report directly to the Instructor.

REQUIREMENTS:  The Teaching Assistant must be a senior undergraduate or graduate student at Dalhousie University, with GIS experience (familiarity with R coding an asset). The ability to communicate effectively, lead tutorials, mark assignments in a timely manner, and provide constructive feedback to students are key assets for these positions.

All offers of employment are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.                                          

Applications must include a cover letter stating your experience with any of the above course topics and a current resumé or curriculum vitae. For more information, and to apply for the position please contact:

Dr. Amy Mui
Environmental Science Program

Faculty of Science, LSC813
Dalhousie University
1355 Oxford Street
Halifax, NS B3H 4R2

Phone: (902) 494-4197

amy.mui@dal.ca

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.