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TEACHING ASSISTANT / MARKER / DEMONSTRATOR POSTING

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4H6

TITLE:                                  Ethics in Science TA130, Integrated Science Program/Philosophy

POSTING DATE:                       August 5th, 2022

APPLICATION DEADLINE:   Until position is filled. This is a 5-day posting, renewable every 5 days from the initial posting until the position is filled

POSITION:                                  TA130 (Teaching Assistant, 130 hours)

WORK PERIOD:                       Fall term (September-December 2022)                                                                       

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 OF  POSITION:  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: disp@dal.ca with subject line “PHIL 1050 TA Application – Applicant Name”.

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.

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TEACHING ASSISTANT/MARKER/DEMONSTRATOR POSTING

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY        Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

TITLE:                                              Writing in Science TA65, Integrated Science Program

POSTING DATE:                             August 5, 2022

APPLICATION DEADLINE:         Until position is filled. This is a 5-day posting, renewable   every 5 days from the initial posting until the position is filled

POSITION:                                       Two positions: TA65 (Teaching Assistant, one term, 65 hours)                                                       

WORK PERIOD:                             September to December 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 (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 29^th 8:30am-5pm). Provide extensive feedback on written papers and return marked assignments within one week. Follow the Integrated Science writing class guidelines. Hold office hours and 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 preferred. 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. Kerrianne Ryan, Writing in Science Instructor, 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”.

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.