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TEACHING ASSISTANT -- FIGS 0007 First Year Interest Group – Innovation in Science 

CLOSING DATE: December 19, 2022

POSITION: TA 35
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Dalhousie Faculty of Science, SURGE Science Sandbox
RATE OF PAY: According to the CUPE Agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT:  In collaboration with the SURGE Manager, the TA will help develop the content and activities of 10 one-hour sessions for the Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Science first-year interest group (FIGS). The TA will be responsible for co-leading weekly synchronous in person sessions, including coordinating any guest speakers, active learning activities, and workshops.  In addition, there will be a short weekly meeting with the SURGE manager to debrief and discuss the most recent sessions, and plan upcoming sessions. There is no marking required of this position and it provides an opportunity to engage with students in creative active learning opportunities on subjects they are passionate about.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Preference will be given to graduate students or post-doctoral fellows, those with experience leading FIGS groups, and to suitable candidates studying or researching in a field pertinent to the content of the FIGS. Candidates must demonstrate a strong communication and leadership skills. The successful candidate must be enthusiastic and outgoing; he or she must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with both first year and senior undergraduate students, and be able to work collaboratively as well as independently. Candidates must be available to attend the weekly sessions as listed above.

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR COVER LETTER AND CV VIA EMAIL TO:        Jordan Martin (SURGE Manager)

Email: surge@dal.ca

All offers of employment and the associated number of hours are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course, incoming graduate students and approval by the university.

Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identifies, and all qualified candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.