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​Teachings Assistants, Markers, Demonstrators needed for ENGI 2102 Thermofluid Engineering 1​

POSTING DATE: August 9, 2021
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday August 20, 2021
POSITION: Teaching Assistant, Markers and Demonstrators for ENGI 2102 Thermofluid Engineering 1
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Dalhousie Faculty of Engineering
PAY RATE: $24.41/hr (Teaching Assistants), $16.61/hr (Markers & Demonstrators)

Positions Available: (1 Lab TA, 130 hours) (2 Tutorial TAs, 110 hours) (3 Lecture Markers, 100 hours) (1 Lab Marker, 80 hours), (2 lab demonstrators, 70 hours).

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Tutorial TAs: assisting with and/or teaching the tutorial sessions and marking midterm and final exams. 

Lab TA: supervising the lab sessions and assisting with troubleshooting the equipment.

Markers: marking assignments

All TAs and Markers must be available for the midterm and final exam time for invigilation. 

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:

An understanding of the basics of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics. The applicant should be able to:

• estimate the thermodynamic properties of fluids using tabulated data, charts, and correlations.
• apply the first and second laws of thermodynamics to analyze closed systems, steady-flow devices, and power and refrigeration cycles.
• perform hydrostatic pressure calculations.
• apply the mechanical energy balance and Bernoulli's equation to fluid flow problems.
• calculate friction losses for fluids flowing through pipes and fittings.

All applicants must possess a university degree in Engineering or, if currently enrolled as university students, have a strong academic record. 

Note: For Teaching Assistant positions – Applicants are encouraged to watch the videos that are posted on the Brightspace page: "Online Community - Faculty of Engineering TA Training" - if you need access to the Brightspace page please contact scott.bishop@dal.ca.

Teaching Assistant Applicants: PLEASE SEND A C.V. OR RESUME TO ENGINEERING@DAL.CA USING THE SUBJECT HEADING "ENGI 2102: APPLICATION FOR TEACHING ASSISTANT POSITION."

Marker & Demonstrator Applicants: PLEASE SEND A C.V. OR RESUME TO ENGINEERING@DAL.CA USING THE SUBJECT HEADING "ENGI 2102: APPLICATION FOR MARKER POSITION."

Markers needed - CPST 1103 Technical Communications 1  

POSTING DATE: August 9, 2021
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday August 20, 2021
POSITION: Marker, September 2021-December 2021
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Dalhousie Faculty of Engineering
PAY RATE: $16.61/hr 
Hours: 50
Positions Available: 10

WORK ASSIGNMENT: Markers will assist with CPST1103: Technical Communication and Engineering Fundamentals I (Fall)

Duties include, but are not limited to:

1. Marking technical, professional, and academic writing assignments in Brightspace.
2. Giving general reports to the instructor regarding student performance on assignments.
3. Attending two meetings of the marking team during the semester.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Markers must possess a university degree or, if currently enrolled as university students, have a strong academic record (engineering students applying must have completed CPST1103 and CPST1203). Markers should have proficient writing skills, basic knowledge of grammar and writing style, and an ability to work to deadlines. Prior marking experience is preferred but not required.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE SEND A C.V. OR RESUME TO ENGINEERING@DAL.CA USING THE SUBJECT HEADING "CPST1103: APPLICATION FOR MARKER POSITION."

Teaching Assistants Needed — CPST 1103 Technical Communication 1  

POSTING DATE: August 9, 2021
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday August 20, 2021
POSITION: Teaching Assistant (multiple positions) September 2021-December 2021
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Dalhousie Faculty of Engineering
PAY RATE: $24.41/hr (45 hours)

Positions Available: 13

WORK ASSIGNMENT: Teaching Assistant will conduct eight tutorials for CPST1103: Technical Communication I (Fall)

Duties include, but are not limited to:

1. Conducting tutorial activities on Tuesdays from 6:05pm-7:25pm.
   • Tutorials begin Tuesday, September 14
2. Attending team meetings every other week during the period of the tutorials (time to be determined).
3. Assessing brief activities conducted during tutorials, and recording tutorial attendance.
4. Supporting the marking team at end-of-term with up to four hours of marking during the week of December 6.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Teaching Assistant must possess a university degree or be currently enrolled as an undergraduate with a strong academic record. Should have proficient writing skills, basic knowledge of grammar and writing style, and an ability to communicate effectively to a diffuse team. Prior teaching assistant experience is preferred, but not required. Prior experience managing small teams is likewise preferred but not required.

Access to a laptop that can be brought to tutorials is not required for this position, but is an asset. Please indicate in your application if you have access to a laptop.

Note: For Teaching Assistant positions – Applicants are encouraged to watch the videos that are posted on the Brightspace page: "Online Community - Faculty of Engineering TA Training" - if you need access to the Brightspace page please contact scott.bishop@dal.ca.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE SEND A C.V. OR RESUME TO ENGINEERING@DAL.CA USING THE SUBJECT HEADING "CPST1103: APPLICATION FOR TEACHING ASSISTANT POSITION."

Markers Required — ENGI 1103 Engineering Design I​

2021 POSITION: Markers
September 2021-December 2021
Posting Date: August 9, 2021
Application Deadline:   Friday August 20, 2021
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Dalhousie Faculty of Engineering
WORK ASSIGNMENT: Markers will assist with ENGI 1103 Engineering Design I

Hours: 90
Rate: $16.61/hr
Positions Available: 8

DUTIES:

• Mark weekly assignments, and also assist with marking midterm and final exam. 
• Assist with invigilating midterms and final exam.
• Record marks on Brightspace

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Markers must possess a university degree in Engineering or, if currently enrolled as university students, have a strong academic record (engineering students applying must have completed ENGI 1103 and ENGI 1203). Markers should have proficient writing skills, basic knowledge of grammar and writing style, and an ability to work to deadlines. Prior marking experience is preferred but not required.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE SEND A C.V. OR RESUME TO ENGINEERING@DAL.CA USING THE SUBJECT HEADING "ENGI 1103: APPLICATION FOR MARKER POSITION."

Teaching Assistants Required — ENGI 1103 Engineering Design I

2021 POSITION: Teaching Assistants (multiple positions)
September 2021-December 2021
Posting Date: August 9, 2021
Application Deadline:   Friday August 20, 2021
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Dalhousie Faculty of Engineering
WORK ASSIGNMENT: Teaching Assistants will assist with ENGI 1103 Engineering Design I

Hours: 110
Positions Available: 8
Rate: $24.41/hr

DUTIES:

• Assist with/running the CAD/SolidWorks labs at Dunn 301A (Studley Campus), and also the workshop labs in the EMERA IDEA Building (Rm 3012 Sexton Campus).
• Assist with Invigilating midterms and final exam.
• Assist with organizing and marking presentations.
• Assist with marking final design project reports.
• Assist with organizing marker duties and assignment delivery and pickup from markers.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:

Teaching Assistant must possess a university degree in Engineering or, if currently enrolled as a university student, a strong academic record.

Experience with SolidWorks is required.

Note: For Teaching Assistant positions – Applicants are encouraged to watch the videos that are posted on the Brightspace page: "Online Community - Faculty of Engineering TA Training" - if you need access to the Brightspace page please contact scott.bishop@dal.ca.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE SEND A C.V. OR RESUME TO ENGINEERING@DAL.CA USING THE SUBJECT HEADING "ENGI 1103: APPLICATION FOR TEACHING ASSISTANT POSITION."

Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.