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POSTING DATE: November 13, 2020​

APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 24, 2020
POSITION: Teaching Assistant, 1 x 45-hour position

DEPARTMENT: Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science

RATE OF PAY: According to the CUPE Agreement

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Duties of the job includes:

·       Assist with demonstrating tools and techniques in online lectures and labs

·       Provide student support in online tutorial sessions

·       Hold virtual office hours

·       Help trouble-shoot technical issues with remote platforms and software

·       Mark assignments and provide feedback in collaboration with the course instructor

·       Assist with updating assignments and datasets as required

·       Assist with marking labs and presentations in collaboration with the course instructor

REQUIREMENTS:  Current undergraduate students who have previously taken ERTH 2270, and who achieved a grade of A or better, or graduate students who have a strong background in Geophysics. Previous experience in TA'ing classes or other university level teaching, especially in an online environment, would be a definite asset. Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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 their experience with any/all of the above course topics and a current resumé or curriculum vitae. For more information, and to apply for the position please contact:

Dr. Miao Zhang
Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences

Dalhousie University

miao.zhang@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.​