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TEACHING ASSISTANT 

ENVS2500 Field Methods in Environmental Science 

CLOSING DATE: July 31, 2022

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

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Dalhousie Faculty of Science, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences 

RATE OF PAY: According to the CUPE Agreement

JOB DESCRIPTION: ENVS2500 is a fall term field course scheduled from 9:30-12:30 every Friday during the Fall term (13 weeks). The course is a combination of field and lab instruction with students visiting a variety of nearby field sites on campus and around Halifax. A single weekend (Saturday or Sunday) day trip will be scheduled early in the term to facilitate more in-depth activities. 

The course focuses on three modules: 

(1) wildlife sampling with a focus on visual and auditory identification of eastern Canadian avian, amphibian, and reptile species,

(2) soil sampling and composition analysis with a potential for a water sampling component, and

(3) urban tree, tree diseases, and invasive pests and plants.

TA’s are responsible for:

• Managing student groups while in the field,
• Providing on site instruction and guidance,
• Marking assignments, tests, and quizzes and
• Responding to student queries
  
  

TAs will also meet with the course instructor as needed to prepare for course activities. The position requires availability during scheduled field / lab sessions and may include before hours set-up and after-hours clean-up. Each TA will oversee one module and assist with the others.

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 in the field 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.