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TEACHING ASSISTANT POSTING
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Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3H 3J5
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POSTING DATE:Ìý October 27th Ìý
APPLICATION DEADLINE:Ìý October 30th
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POSITION:Ìý Teaching Assistant (1 position)
[Nov 2014 - Dec 2014]
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DEPARTMENT/LOCATION:Ìý Bachelor of Management
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PAY RATE:Ìý $21.53 (approx. 45 hours)
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WORK ASSIGNMENT:ÌýÌýÌýÌý The Teaching Assistant will assist with MGMT 2902 Applied Innovation: A Design Thinking Approach and MGMT 3902 Starting Lean
Successful applicants will be responsible for providing in-class feedback, mentoring students and grading assignments. The MGMT 2902 class is held on Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 – 11:30 and the MGMT 3902 class is held on Tuesday and Thursday 6:00 – 8:00.
Preference will be given to those who have completed the Starting Lean class and preferably the Innovation class as well.
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:Ìý Have a good academic track record.Ìý Possession of strong interpersonal skills to aid in working with groups of students or for one-on-one interaction.Ìý To be well organized.
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IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE APPLY BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Please forward a letter of application outlining qualifications and a current CV:
Dr. Mary KilfoilÌý @ mary.kilfoil@dal.ca
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All offers of employment are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.
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TEACHING ASSISTANT POSTING
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Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3H 3J5
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APPLICATION DEADLINE: Nov 30, 2014
POSITION:Ìý Teaching Assistants (up to 5 positions) and Head TA (up to 1 position) from Jan-Apr 2015
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION:Ìý Bachelor of Management / School for Resource and Environmental Studies
PAY RATE:Ìý 21.53/hour, (110 hours for TA; 135 for Head TA)ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Ìý
WORK ASSIGNMENT:ÌýÌý Ìý
The Teaching Assistants and Head TA will assist with MGMT 2702 Resource and Environmental Management
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Duties of the Teaching Assistant include, but are not limited to:
- Instruct and lead weekly 1.5 hr tutorial sessions. Selections are Mondays or Wednesdays 1905-2025,Ìý or Fridays 835-955, 1005-1125, or 1425-1555 (on TA for each slot)
- Design two tutorial sessions (with Professor support and oversight) and deliver all others based on materials provided
- Weekly TA meetings on (Tuesday afternoons)
- Grade tutorial assignments and papers
- Assist with the grading of the final exam
- Maintain updated electronic records of student progress on Blackboard
- Be first point of contact for student questions
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Duties of the Head TA include, but are not limited to:
- Attend lectures on Thursdays (1435-1555) and provide assistance to Instructor - as requested
- Manage and monitor online teaching materials on Blackboard
- Attend TA meetings and provide assistance as needed for tutorial preparation
- Manage and monitor electronic records of student progress
- Be a first point of contact for TA questions
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REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:Ìý This is a second-year required course in the Bachelor of Management program and it is important to set the tone at that stage in the students’ program.Ìý Therefore, preference will go to graduate students who have been teaching assistants or research assistants in environmental management, environmental studies, and natural resource management programs and classes. This course also has writing assignments so TAs should have strong writing skills,Ìý be comfortable in evaluating student writing and providing constructive feedback on assignments. Previous experience with online learning environments like Blackboard will also be an asset.
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Finally, part of the requirement is to present new material and lead discussions. As such, demonstrated capabilities to deliver content in a classroom setting (e.g. previous presentation/teaching/training experience) are assets. It is strongly recommended that applicants have some understanding of the issues associated with resource and environmental management.
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If you are interested in the above position, please submit a letter and resume (2 pages maximum), by the application deadline to:
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Dr. Tony R. Walker
Assistant Professor
School for Resource and Environmental Studies
Email: trwalker@dal.ca
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Please note – ONLY electronic submissions will be accepted. Applicants will be contacted for an interview if they are shortlisted.
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Applicants should make it clear in their letter whether they are applying to be a TA, Head TA, or both.
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All offers of employment are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.
мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥ is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer.
The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, racially visible persons and women.