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TA45 - Writing in Science/Marine Biology

POSTING DATE: December 15th, 2022

APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 23, 2022, or until filled

POSITION: TA45 - Writing in Science/Marine Biology

WORK PERIOD: January-April 2023

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 by providing in lab leadership, coordination and technical support for marine biology research projects conducted on marine snails and organisms living in association. Support students in the research project as needed, in consultation with the faculty co-supervisor. The teaching assistant will meet with students Thursday afternoons, and occasionally at other times, including the possibility of collecting samples on weekends.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Undergraduate Marine Biology Honours degree completed or in progress. Relevant course or research experience in marine invertebrate identification and an interest in teaching lab techniques are essential. Previous experience with the Integrated Science Program and a background in statistics are assets.

Interested applicants should apply in writing by email, with a summary of expertise and teaching experience, and your resume to: Dr. Gabrielle Tompkins, Director, Integrated Science Program, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, B3H 4R2. E-mail: gabrielle.tompkins@dal.ca

Writing in Science Microbiology Teaching Assistants, two 45-hour TA positions

POSTING DATE: December 15th, 2022

APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 23, 2022, or until filled

POSITION: Writing in Science Microbiology Teaching Assistants (Two 45-hour TA positions)

WORK PERIOD: January-April 2023

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 by providing in lab leadership, coordination and technical support for microbiology research projects conducted on soil bacteria and antibiotics. Support students in the research project as needed, in consultation with a faculty research advisor.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Undergraduate degree in Microbiology and Immunology or a related discipline completed or in progress. Relevant research experience in microbiology, and an interest in teaching lab techniques are essential. Previous experience with the Integrated Science Program and Tiny Earth program are assets.

Interested applicants should apply in writing by email, with a summary of expertise and teaching experience, and your resume to: Dr. Gabrielle Tompkins, Director, Integrated Science Program, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, B3H 4R2. E-mail: gabrielle.tompkins@dal.ca

Integrated Science Program Demonstrator, 45 hours

POSTING DATE: December 15, 2022

APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 23, 2022, or until filled

POSITION: One position: Marker/demonstrator, one term 45 hours

WORK PERIOD: January to April 2023

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Faculty of Science / Integrated Science /

PAY RATE: According to C.U.P.E. agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT: Support the Integrated Science program (DISP), by assisting DISP Faculty with organizing, building and maintaining the Brightspace page for SCIE 1507.09. This course includes multiple subjects, delivered through a single Brightspace site: first year Biology, Psychology, Earth Science, Writing in Science, Integrated Topics. Coordinate with the DISP Faculty. Attend a weekly in-person meeting with the DISP coordinator. Tasks in Brightspace will include but will not be limited to building and maintaining the grade book, posting learning resources, creating the overall course structure, building quizzes and assessments with instructor guidance.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Minimum third-year undergraduate in a science discipline. Previous teaching or experience using Brightspace. Excellent communication and time management. Previous experience working with an interdisciplinary team. Experience teaching in the integrated science program is an asset.

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. Gabrielle Tompkins, Director, Integrated Science Program, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, B3H 4R2. E-mail: disp@dal.ca

Please use the email subject line: “SCIE 1507 Demo45 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.