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» Go to news mainTeaching Assistant posting: Writing in Science Posters and Presentations (45 hours, one term)
POSTING DATE: December 23, 2021
APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 31, 2021, or until filled
POSITION: Writing in Science Posters and Presentations, Teaching Assistant (45 hours, one term)
WORK PERIOD: March-April 2022
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. Teach two 2-hour workshops on preparation of scientific posters and presentations (March). Provide guidance to the Integrated Science class on preparation of team posters and presentations. Mark and provide extensive written feedback on draft posters and oral presentation slides in March. Mark final posters and assist with marking final oral presentations. Post resources and grades in Brightspace. Organize final presentation files for the year end research symposium in early April.
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Graduate degree completed or in progress. Research experience and an interest in teaching scientific writing and communication. Previous experience developing and delivering scientific posters and presentations. Previous teaching experience is an asset. Experience evaluating scientific writing or communication is an asset.
INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD APPLY BY EMAIL ABOVE DEADLINE TO:
Dr. Gabrielle Tompkins, Director, Integrated Science Program, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, B3H 4R2, E-mail: disp@dal.ca. Please use email subject line “DISP Poster and Presentation TA Application – Applicant name”.
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.