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Two positions: TA Posting DISP - Fall Term TA65
POSTING DATE: July 20, 2021
APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 16, 2021, or until filled
POSITION: Two positions: TA65 (Teaching Assistant, one term, 65 hours)
WORK PERIOD: September to December 2021
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Faculty of Science / Integrated Science /
PAY RATE: According to C.U.P.E. agreement
WORK ASSIGNMENT: Support the first-year writing and research project component of the Integrated Science program (DISP), specifically for first year students writing a formal field trip report on a coastal dune study. Mark individual written assignments (introduction + methods, results + discussion, final paper) submitted by 25 students. Assist teaching a coastal dune field trip at Conrad Beach (September 23rd 8:30am-5pm). Assist teaching a workshop on infographics and peer feedback, and mark infographic assignments. Provide extensive feedback on written papers and return marked assignments within one week. Follow the Integrated Science writing class guidelines. Meet with students (can be virtually) to discuss their work. Coordinate marking with the DISP Writing in Science Instructor. Support the Writing in Science Instructor in the overall delivery of the writing component of DISP (i.e. posting marks to Brightspace).
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Undergraduate degree completed in a physical sciences or life sciences discipline. Research experience at the post-graduate level, and an interest in teaching scientific writing and research skills are essential. Previous experience, evaluating formal scientific writing is an asset. Previous field study experience and experience with an integrated science program are assets.
If you are interested in the above position, please apply in writing by email with a summary of expertise and teaching experience, and your resume and schedule to:
Dr. Gabrielle Tompkins, Director, Integrated Science Program
Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, B3H 4R2.
E-mail: disp@dal.ca
Please use the email subject line: “SCIE 1506 Writing TA application – Applicant name”.
TA45 Fall Term DISP Biology
POSTING DATE: July 21, 2021
APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 9, 2021, or until the position is filled.
POSITION: TA45 (Teaching Assistant, 45 hours; 2 positions; Sept-Dec 2021)
PAY RATE: According to C.U.P.E. agreement
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Faculty of Science, Integrated Science (Biology)
WORK ASSIGNMENT: Assist the instructor in the delivery of the Biology laboratory component of the Integrated Science Program (SCIE 1506). Teach first-year biology labs (must be available between 1:30-5:30 PM on Friday afternoons). Attend a 1-hour pre-lab meeting at a mutually agreed upon time and vet laboratory exercises. Mark student exercises, upload marks, return marked assignments within 1 week, meet with students online to discuss marked assignments if requested.
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Comfortable with concepts and techniques at the introductory level in all aspects of introductory biology, especially biodiversity, cell biology, energy and metabolism, physiology and molecular biology. Preference will be given to candidates pursuing an honours or graduate degree in Biology or a related program and candidates with demonstrated potential for teaching excellence. Previous experience with the Integrated Science program is an asset.
If you are interested in the above position, please apply in writing by email with a summary of expertise and teaching experience, and your resume and schedule to:
Dr. Gabrielle Tompkins, Director, Integrated Science Program
Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H4R2
Phone: 902.494.8496; email: disp@dal.ca.
Please use email subject line “SCIE 1506 Biology TA Application – Applicant name”
TA45 Biology Lab DISP Winter term
POSTING DATE: July 21, 2021
APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 9, 2021 or until the position is filled
POSITION: TA45 (Teaching Assistant, 45 hours; 2 positions; Jan-Apr 2022)
PAY RATE: According to C.U.P.E. agreement
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Faculty of Science, Integrated Science (Biology)
WORK ASSIGNMENT: Assist the instructor in the delivery of the Biology laboratory
component of the Integrated Science Program (SCIE 1507). Teach first-year biology labs (must be available between 1:30-5:30 PM on Friday afternoons). Attend a 1-hour pre-lab meeting at a mutually agreed upon time and vet laboratory exercises. Mark student exercises, upload marks, return marked assignments within 1 week, meet with students to discuss marked assignments if requested.
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Comfortable with concepts and techniques at the introductory level in all aspects of introductory biology, especially cell biology, evolution, physiology and molecular biology. Preference will be given to candidates pursuing an honours or graduate degree in Biology or a related program and candidates with demonstrated potential for teaching excellence. Previous experience with the Integrated Science program is an asset.
If you are interested in the above position, please apply in writing (email is acceptable) with a summary of expertise and teaching experience, and your resume and schedule to:
Dr. Gabrielle Tompkins, Director, Integrated Science Program
Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H4R2
(Phone: 902.494.8496; fax: 902.494.3736; email: disp@dal.ca.
Please use the email subject line “SCIE 1507 Biology TA Application – Applicant Name”
TA45 Fall term Earth Science DISP
POSTING DATE: July 21, 2021
APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 9, 2021, or until the position is filled.
POSITION: TA45 (Teaching Assistant, 45 hours, one position; Fall term: Sept-Dec 2021)
PAY RATE: According to C.U.P.E. agreement
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Faculty of Science (Integrated Science and Earth Sciences)
WORK ASSIGNMENT: Fall 2021: Assist with the delivery of up to three field trips for the Earth Sciences component of SCIE 1506, Integrated Science Program. Includes preparation, coordination, vetting field trip exercises, helping to lead field trips, and marking exercises for 80 students. Field trips include Earth Science content as well as content integrated with Biology. Must be available to provide support for three field trips, scheduled for Thursdays in September and October and November, and to attend training prior to field trips at a mutually agreed time.
Coastal dunes: September 23
Intertidal ecology: October 7
Horton Bluff: October 28
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Minimum upper level undergraduate student with broad background in the Earth Sciences. Interdisciplinary coursework and research experience is an asset. Background in ecology/environmental science is helpful. Current first aid is an asset.
If you are interested in the above position, please email a letter of application and resume and confirmation of availability on the above dates to:
Dr. Lexie Arnott, Earth Sciences and Integrated Science Program
Department of Earth Sciences, Dalhousie University, Halifax, B3H 4R2
E-mail: lexie@dal.ca
TA35 Fall and Winter Psychology DISP
POSTING DATE: July 21, 2021
APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 9, 2021, or until the position is filled.
POSITION: Teaching assistants, 35 hours, four positions: two positions in the fall (Sept-Dec 2021); two positions in the winter (Jan-Apr 2022)
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Faculty of Science and Department of Psychology & Neuroscience
PAY RATE: According to C.U.P.E. agreement
WORK ASSIGNMENT: Duties include setting up and assisting the teaching of labs for the 1st year Psychology/Neuroscience component of Integrated Science (DISP; SCIE 1506 and SCIE 1507), marking completed labs, and entering grades. The TA must be available during scheduled lab time (Fridays 1330-1630), and occasionally at other times, to assist the instructor with teaching and coordinate additional teaching assistance.
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Successful applicants will have a background in Psychology or Neuroscience (upper level undergraduate or graduate), strong presentation and organizational skills, and an interest in science literacy. Previous experience as a teaching assistant at the Introductory level, particularly in DISP, is an asset.
If you are interested in the above position, please apply via email including a summary of your expertise, teaching experience and your schedule, by the deadline to:
Dr. Janusz Borycz
Psychology Instructor, Dalhousie Integrated Science Program and Integrated Science Program. E-mail: disp@dal.ca with the email subject line: SCIE 1506/1507 PSYCH TA Application – Applicant name”.
Clearly indicate whether you are applying for fall or winter term or both.
TA65 Fall position Statistics DISP
POSTING DATE: July 21, 2021
APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 9, 2021, or until the position is filled.
POSITION: TA65 (Teaching Assistant, 65 hours; 1 position; Sep-Dec 2021)
PAY RATE: According to C.U.P.E. agreement
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Faculty of Science, Integrated Science (Statistics)
WORK ASSIGNMENT: Assist the instructor in the delivery of the Statistics component of the Integrated Science Program (SCIE 1506). Teach and support first-year statistics tutorials using the statistical software package R. Provide “on-call” R support by email. Assist with preparing and administering homework and lab exercises on Brightspace. Compile student-collected data from SCIE 1506 activities (using Google sheets). Mark student exercises and upload marks within 1 week. The TA will be available during scheduled tutorial time (Tuesdays 8:30-10:00 am), and occasionally at other times, to assist the instructor with teaching and marking and coordinate additional teaching assistance.
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Solid working knowledge of statistics at the 1st and 2nd year level and with using statistical tools to explore different types of data. Proficient with the software package R, Microsoft Excel and Google sheets. Preference will be given to candidates pursuing an honours or graduate degree or related program with a statistical focus, or a related program. Previous experience with the Integrated Science program, applications of statistics to other disciplines, and demonstrated potential for teaching excellence are assets.
If you are interested in the above position, please apply via email with a summary of expertise and teaching experience, and your resume and schedule to:
Dr. Gabrielle Tompkins, Integrated Science Program
Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H4R2
email: disp@dal.ca).
Please use the subject line “SCIE 1506 STAT TA Application – Applicant name”.
TA110 First Year Writing DISP
POSTING DATE: July 21, 2021
APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 16, 2021, or until the position is filled
POSITION: TA110 (Teaching Assistant, 110 hours)
WORK PERIOD: Fall term (September-December 2021)
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Faculty of Science, Integrated Science Program (and Philosophy)
PAY RATE: According to the C.U.P.E. agreement
WORK ASSIGNMENT: Support the first-year writing component of the Integrated Science Program (SCIE 1506/1507). Mark several formal written assignments for PHIL 1050.03, Ethics in Science, using a marking rubric. Teach weekly tutorials (Mondays 9:30-1030am and/or 10:30-11:30am) including writing workshops. Meet with students individually.
REQUIREMENTS: 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.
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 by email to:
Dr. Letitia Meynell, Department of Philosophy
Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, B3H 4R2
E-mail: Letitia.Meynell@dal.ca
Applicants should include a summary of their expertise and teaching experience, their resume, and confirmation of availability for tutorials, which run Mondays 9:30-11:30 am in the fall term.
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.