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The School of Health Sciences is now accepting applications for the following positions:

POSTING DATE: July 27, 2022

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  August 3, 2022

PAY RATE:  The pay rate for all positions is in accordance with CUPE Collective Agreement.  

01 POSITION: Marker for HSCE 1000.03 - Foundations of Health Care Practice

Fall 2022; up to a maximum of 45 hours.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: HSCE1000.03 is designed to provide learners with the opportunity to develop and enhance their critical reading, writing, and thinking skills, against the backdrop of topics and issues relevant to contemporary practice and study in the health sciences (diagnostic medical ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear medicine technology, radiological technology, and respiratory therapy). Specifically, students will learn about evidence-based decision making, health and its determinants, the funding and delivery of health care in Canada, professionalism, communication, teamwork, and diversity.  

WORK ASSIGNMENT: The MARKER will grade the evaluative components of HSCE 1000. Responsibilities include: regular meetings and e-mail communication with course faculty to review expectations for each assignment; grading assignments, quizzes and a term paper; and recording, tracking and regularly submitting grades to course faculty.  

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: an undergraduate degree in one of the health professions, English, literature or library sciences; an understanding of the evidence based decision-making process. Previous teaching experience is desirable.

02 POSITIONS: Teaching Assistant Position (45 hours each) for the following two courses: 

• HSCE 1020.03: Human Anatomy & Physiology I (Fall 2022) 

• HSCE 1030.03: Human Anatomy & Physiology II (Winter 2023)  

WORK ASSIGNMENT: The TA will be responsible for working with the course professor to ensure that the course runs efficiently and that student evaluations are prompt with appropriate feedback. Evaluation of student performance will be shared between the TA and the course professor. The TA reports to the course professor.  

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Individuals interested in applying for this position should have familiarity with anatomical and physiological terminology and principles. The successful applicants will preferably be enrolled in a graduate program in one of the biological sciences. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and capacity for organization and working to a deadline are required. Familiarity with the Dalhousie Brightspace online portal or other online learning resource tools would be beneficial. 

03 POSITION:  Teaching Assistant (130 hours)

            HSCE 3000.03: Culture, Diversity & Health – Fall 2022

This course is taught on line using On-line Web Learning (Brightspace). Students taking this distance course may primarily be post-diploma students who are located throughout Canada.

WORK ASSIGNMENT:  This course is taught on-line using on the Brightspace platform. The Teaching Assistant will be responsible for working with the course professor to ensure that the course runs efficiently.  Evaluation of student performance (marking) and proctoring examinations will be shared between the teaching assistant and the course professor.  The Teaching Assistant reports to the course professor.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Individuals interested in applying for this position should have outstanding organizational and communication skills, should work well with others and be self-motivated independent workers.  The successful applicant will be familiar with and interested in current issues related to cultural competency and diversity in the Canadian health care context. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.  Masters student is preferred but those with relevant undergraduate preparation and experience will be considered. 

04 POSITION Teaching Assistant (130 hours)

HSCE 3010.03:  Introduction to Health Research - Fall 2022

This course is taught on line using On-line Web Learning on the Brightspace platform. Students taking this distance course may be post-diploma students who are located throughout Canada.

WORK ASSIGNMENT:  This course is taught on-line using on the Brightspace platform. The Teaching Assistant will be responsible for working with the course professor to ensure that the course runs efficiently and effectively.  Evaluation of student performance and participation on an ongoing basis will be expected of the TA in this role.  The Teaching Assistant reports to the course professor.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Individuals interested in applying for this position should have outstanding organizational and communication skills, should work well with others and be self-motivated independent workers.  Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.  Masters student is preferred.  Experience with online learning platforms/Brightspace an asset.

05 POSITION: Teaching Assistant (130 hours)

HSCE 4030.03:  Leadership in Health Care – Fall 2022

This course is taught on line using On-line Web Learning on the Brightspace platform. Students taking this distance course may be post-diploma students who are located throughout Canada.

WORK ASSIGNMENT:  This course is taught on-line using on the Brightspace platform.  The Teaching Assistant will be responsible for working with the course professor in this course to ensure that the course runs efficiently and effectively.  Evaluation of student performance and participation on an ongoing basis will be expected of the TA in this role.  The Teaching Assistant reports to the course professor.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Individuals interested in applying for this position should have outstanding organizational and communication skills, should work well with others and be self-motivated independent workers.  The successful applicant will be familiar with and interested in current issues related to leadership in the Canadian health care context. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.  Experience with Brightspace is an asset.  Masters student is preferred but those with relevant undergraduate preparation and experience will be considered. 

If you are interested in the above, please apply with a current CV, specifying the position(s) of interest by the application deadline to: 

Irene Fitzgerald, Administrative Manager
School of Health Sciences, Dalhousie University
irene.fitzgerald@dal.ca
 

All offers of employment as a part-time academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the courses and approval by the University.

Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi'kmaq), persons with a disability, racialized persons, including persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), 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.

Please note:  Dalhousie’s vaccine mandate has been suspended at this time, and employees no longer need to provide proof of full vaccination.  However, health and safety risks to our community will continue to be monitored and a vaccine mandate may be reinstated if necessary.