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TEACHING ASSISTANT/MARKER/DEMONSTRATOR POSTING
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4H6

SUMMER CLASS

POSTING DATE: May 5, 2016
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 10, 2016 (automatically renewed every 5 days until position is filled)

POSITION: Demonstrator/Marker 125 hrs
DATES OF EMPLOYMENT: June 10 – June 30, 2016

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: SEASIDE Summer Program, Biology Department
PAY RATE: Hourly rate as per CUPE agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT: Assist the instructor with the intensive, hands-on summer class, BIOL 2601, Flora of Nova Scotia, which meets all day Monday through Friday, June 13-30, 2016. Duties include assisting the instructor with 10 afternoon labs, 5 or 6 full-day field trips, field quizzes, procurement and organization of field and lab supplies, setting up the lab practical, marking the lab practical, marking field quizzes, and clearing out the lab on the last day. Work will start before and extend beyond the course dates.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Ability to identify by sight common plants in Nova Scotia; ability to use dichotomous keys to identify plants; enthusiastic about plants; energetic and capable of walking on all-day field trips. Preference will be given to candidates with an Honours BSc degree and/or graduate degree in Biology or a related field, with research experience in botany and/or plant ecology, lab and field trip teaching experience in the subject matter, and current certificate in Standard First Aid and CPR.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING (e-mail preferred) BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE TO:

Alana Westwood, SEASIDE Summer Program
Biology Department, мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
Email: a.westwood@dal.ca


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, people with a disability, racially visible persons and women.

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TEACHING ASSISTANT/MARKER/DEMONSTRATOR POSTING
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4H6
SUMMER CLASS

POSTING DATE: May 5, 2016
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 10, 2016 (automatically renewed every 5 days until position is filled)

POSITION: Demonstrator (two positions, 90 hrs each) (Sec. 1)
Demonstrator (two positions, 90 hrs each) (Sec. 2)
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: SEASIDE Summer Program, Biology Department

PAY RATE: Hourly rate as per CUPE agreement
DATES OF EMPLOYMENT: July 14 – Aug. 5, 2016 (Sec. 1)
August 1 – 25, 2016 (Sec. 2)

WORK ASSIGNMENT: Assist the instructor with the summer class Marine Life of Nova Scotia, Biology 2605 (July 17-31, 2016, Sec. 1) and (August 2-17, 2016, Sec. 2). Assist with set up of the class (lab and field trip preparations); assist students on field trips and during the labs; ensure student safety on field trips; drive students in 7-passenger vans; and assist with menu planning, food procurement, meal preparation, and cleanup on the 3-day overnight field trip to the Harrison Lewis Centre. Work will start before and extend beyond the course dates. Two positions are available, pending sufficient enrolment.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Applicant should have background knowledge in the ecology and identification of marine species in Nova Scotia, especially those that inhabit the intertidal zone. Previous experience assisting with field classes will be considered an asset. Valid regular driver’s license for Nova Scotia and current First Aid and CPR qualifications are required.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING (by E-mail) BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE TO:

Grace Murphy, SEASIDE Summer Program
Biology Department, мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
Email: grace.murphy@dal.ca

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, people with a disability, racially visible persons and women.

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TEACHING ASSISTANT/MARKER/DEMONSTRATOR POSTING
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
SUMMER CLASS

POSTING DATE: May 5, 2016
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 10, 2016 (automatically renewed every 5 days until position is filled)

POSITION: Demonstrator / Marker (two positions, 130 hours each)
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Oceanography / Biology / SEASIDE

DATES OF EMPLOYMENT: Position 1: July 20-August 15, 2016 (section 01)
Position 2: August 10-September 7, 2016 (section 02)
PAY RATE: as per CUPE agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT: Assist the instructor with the field- and lab-intensive summer class, OCEA /BIOL /MARI 3003.03, Introduction to Field Oceanography. Section 01 meets all day Mon-Fri, plus Sunday, from July 25-August 10, and section 02 meets Mon-Fri, plus Saturday, from August 15-31, 2016. Specific duties include: a) Preparation, participation and assistance with field experiments onboard 50 foot research boat on day trips in coastal waters; b) Preparation, participation and assistance with oceanographic laboratory analyses; c) Answering student questions and providing support with respect to oceanographic questions. The position requires substantial preparation during the week prior to the first class meeting and considerable involvement for the duration of the class.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: BSc in Ocean Sciences, Marine Biology or a related field. The ideal candidate will have a graduate degree completed or in progress in Oceanography with the satisfactory completion of Biological and Chemical Oceanography in addition to relevant experience in the field and lab for both research and teaching. Specific experience with water and benthos sampling from small research ships is required and experience with modern biological oceanographic methods on board large oceanographic ships is desired. Experience with oceanographic laboratory analyses (plankton counting, benthic organism identification, nutrient analyses, chlorophyll analyses) is also desired. Must be available one week before the class begins to help with preparation. Must have current certificate in Standard First-aid and CPR (or become certified prior to start of employment). Preferences will be given to candidates with a graduate degree and/or extensive experience teaching ma! rine science laboratories to undergraduates.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING (Email) TO:
Laura DeGelleke, Oceanography Dept, мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
Email: Laura.Degelleke@Dal.Ca

мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥ is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal peoples, people with a disability, racially visible persons and women.

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TEACHING ASSISTANT/MARKER/DEMONSTRATOR POSTING
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

SUMMER CLASS

POSTING DATE: May 5, 2016

APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 10, 2016 (automatically renewed every 5 days until position is filled)

POSITION: Demonstrator 110 hours
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Biology and SEASIDE
PAY RATE: as per CUPE agreement
DATES OF EMPLOYMENT: May 24 – June 20, 2016

WORK ASSIGNMENT: Assist the instructor (Dr. Tatiana Rossolimo) with the summer class Biology 3327.03, Entomology. Duties include: Demonstrating and helping students in the lab; answering questions and offering feedback; marking exercises, lab exam, and collections; organizing equipment and supplies; demonstrating on the field trips; and preparation for the field trips.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: BSc in Biology (completed or near-completion), experience in lab work in entomology, experience identification of arthropods, especially insects; minimum A grade in Entomology class. Standard first-aid and CPR certification. Previous experience teaching entomology labs and/or field trips will be considered an asset.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Dr. Tatiana Rossolimo, Biology Dept, мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
E-mail: tatiana@rossolimo.com

мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥ is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer.
The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal peoples, people with a disability, racially visible persons and women.

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TEACHING ASSISTANT/MARKER/DEMONSTRATOR POSTING
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
SUMMER CLASS

POSTING DATE: May 5, 2016
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 10, 2016 (automatically renewed every 5 days until position is filled)

POSITION: Demonstrator – 80 hours
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Biology / SEASIDE
PAY RATE: as per CUPE agreement
PERIOD OF WORK: June 8 – 30, 2016
WORK ASSIGNMENT: Assist the instructor (Dr. Tatiana Rossolimo) with the summer class Biology 3328.03, Medical Entomology, which is taught from June 13-30, 2016. Duties include: Demonstrating and helping students in the lab; answering questions and offering feedback; marking exercises, lab exam, and collections; organizing equipment and supplies; and preparation for the field trips.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: BSc in Biology, experience in lab work in entomology, experience identification of arthropods, especially insects; minimum A grade in Medical Entomology class. Standard first-aid and CPR certification.


IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Dr. Tatiana Rossolimo, Biology Dept, мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
Ph: 494-5105; E-mail: tatiana@rossolimo.com

мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥ is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal peoples, people with a disability, racially visible persons and women.

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TEACHING ASSISTANT/MARKER/DEMONSTRATOR POSTING
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
SUMMER CLASS

POSTING DATE: May 5, 2016
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 10, 2016

POSITION: Demonstrator/Marker
NUMBER OF POSITIONS: Demonstrator/Marker (2 positions - 90 hrs each)
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Summer SEASIDE program, Biology
PAY RATE: as per CUPE agreement
PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT: May 5-31, 2016

WORK ASSIGNMENT: Assist the instructor (Sarah Gutowsky) with the summer class Biology 3622.03, Ornithology, which is taught between May 11-25, 2016. Duties include helping with the logistics of labs and field trips; marking assignments; driving students in 7-passenger minivans; being on watch for safety issues in the field; spending one week off campus at field stations with students; coordinating student activities at the field station, including meals, schedules, cleaning, and student project-related logistics; and obtaining food and supplies for field trips.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: B.Sc. in Biology or a related field; ornithology class or equivalent experience in avian research; ability to identify species of birds in Nova Scotia by sight and sound; enthusiasm getting up early in the morning; up-to-date Standard first-aid and CPR certification; driver's license valid in NS, extensive driving experience, and good driving record; good physical condition (considerable hiking and some moderate physical labour is required). Graduate research and/or work experience in ornithology will be considered an asset.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Dr. Sarah Gutowsky, Biology Dept, мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
E-mail: sarahegutowsky@gmail.com

мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥ is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal peoples, people with a disability, racially visible persons and women.

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TEACHING ASSISTANT/MARKER/DEMONSTRATOR POSTING
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4H6
SUMMER CLASS

POSTING DATE: May 5, 2016
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 10, 2016 (auto. renewed every 5 days until filled)

POSITION: Demonstrator (two positions, 90 hrs each)

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: SEASIDE Summer Program, Department of Biology
DATES OF EMPLOYMENT: July 1-25, 2016

PAY RATE: As per CUPE agreement (hourly rate)

WORK ASSIGNMENT: Assist the instructor with the summer class Coastal Ecology, Biology 3623 (class dates July 4-21, 2016). Demonstrators will assist Instructor in set up of the class (lab and field trip preparations, equipment preparations). Demonstrator will help supervise and assist students on field trips, during the labs, and be available during class time. Assistance with marking may be required, especially during student seminars at the end of the course. Work may extend beyond the last day of class.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Applicant should have background knowledge in algal and marine invertebrate biology and ecology, especially in species identifications. Laboratory and field experience required. Previous experience as a SEASIDE demonstrator (or Biology TA) is preferred. Current First Aid and CPR qualified.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE TO:

Jen Gauthier, SEASIDE Summer Program, Biology Department,
мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2 Email: jfrail@dal.ca

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, people with a disability, racially visible persons and women.

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TEACHING ASSISTANT/MARKER/DEMONSTRATOR POSTING
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
SUMMER CLASS

POSTING DATE: May 5, 2016
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 10, 2016 (auto. renewed every 5 days until filled)
POSITION: Demonstrator, two positions:
Demonstrator – approximately 120 hours
Demonstrator – approximately 50 hours

DATES OF WORK: August 15-September 7, 2016
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Biology / SEASIDE
PAY RATE: as per CUPE agreement
WORK ASSIGNMENT: Assist the instructors with the intensive, hands-on summer class, BIOL 3626.03 (sec. 2), Field Studies of Marine Mammals, which meets all day Monday-Sunday, Aug 15-Sept 1, 2016. Duties include driving students in a rented vehicle, lab demonstrating, marking assignments and exams, field camp logistics and field project supervision.
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Experience conducting research on marine mammals and identifying seabirds is essential. Must be helpful, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable, have a valid driver’s license, and recent (in the last two years) standard first-aid and CPR certification. Undergraduate degree in Biology or Marine Biology is required. Graduate work completed or in progress will be considered an asset.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Dr. Deborah Austin, Biology Dept, мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
E-mail: daustin@dal.ca

мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥ is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal peoples, people with a disability, racially visible persons and women.

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TEACHING ASSISTANT/MARKER/DEMONSTRATOR POSTING
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
SUMMER CLASS

POSTING DATE: May 5, 2016
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 10, 2016 (automatically renewed every 5 days until position is filled)
POSITION: Demonstrator, two positions:
Demonstrator – approximately 120 hours
Demonstrator – approximately 50 hours

DATES OF WORK: July 20 – August 14, 2016
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Biology / SEASIDE
PAY RATE: as per CUPE agreement
WORK ASSIGNMENT: Assist the instructors with the intensive, hands-on summer class, BIOL 3626.03 (Sec. 1), Field Studies of Marine Mammals, which meets all day Monday-Sunday, July 25-August 10, 2016. Duties include driving students in a rented vehicle, lab demonstrating, marking assignments and exams, field camp logistics and field project supervision.
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Experience conducting research on marine mammals and identifying seabirds is essential. Must be helpful, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable, have a valid driver’s license, and recent (in the last two years) standard first-aid and CPR certification. Undergraduate degree in Biology or Marine Biology is required. Graduate work completed or in progress will be considered an asset.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Dr. Nina Hamacher, Biology Dept, мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
E-mail: nhamacher@dal.ca

мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥ is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal peoples, people with a disability, racially visible persons and women.

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TEACHING ASSISTANT/MARKER/DEMONSTRATOR POSTING
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
SUMMER CLASS

POSTING DATE: May 5, 2016
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 10, 2016 (automatically renewed for 5 days until filled)

POSITION: Demonstrator/Marker
(Two positions: 1 @ 105 hrs and 1 @ 75 hrs)
DATES OF EMPLOYMENT: May 25 – June 15, 2016

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Summer SEASIDE program, Biology
PAY RATE: as per CUPE agreement
WORK ASSIGNMENT: Assist the instructors (Dr. Rob Ronconi and Dr. Sarah Wong) with the summer class Biology 3628.03, Marine Ornithology, which is taught May 26 – June 11, 2016. Duties include helping with the logistics of labs and field trips; marking assignments; driving students in 7-passenger minivans; being on watch for safety issues in the field; spending one week off campus at field sites with students; coordinating student activities at the field station, including meals, schedules, cleaning, and student project-related logistics; and obtaining food and supplies for field trips. Expect work to begin before the first class and end after the last class.
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: B.Sc. in Biology or a related field; ornithology class or equivalent experience in avian research; ability to identify species of birds in Nova Scotia by sight and sound; enthusiasm getting up early in the morning; up-to-date Standard first-aid and CPR certification; driver's license valid in NS, extensive driving experience, and good driving record; good physical condition (considerable hiking and some moderate physical labour is required). Graduate research and/or work experience in ornithology will be considered an asset.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Dr. Rob Ronconi, Biology Dept, мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
E-mail: rronconi@yahoo.com

мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥ is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal peoples, people with a disability, racially visible persons and women.

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TEACHING ASSISTANT/MARKER/DEMONSTRATOR POSTING
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

SUMMER CLASS

POSTING DATE: May 5, 2016
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 10, 2016 (auto. renewed for 5 days until filled)

POSITION: Demonstrator – 90 hours
DATES OF EMPLOYMENT: July 1-25, 2016
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Biology / SEASIDE
PAY RATE: as per CUPE agreement
WORK ASSIGNMENT: Assist the instructor (Dr. Andy Horn) with the summer class Biology 3630.03, Field Methods in Animal Behavior. Duties include: Answering questions, offering feedback, and being available for any safety issues in the field; marking exercises; organizing equipment and supplies; and logistics and preparation for the field trips. Course period: July 4-21, 2016.
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: B.Sc. in Biology or a related field, experience in independent field research on animal behavior at the graduate level or equivalent is essential, as is standard first-aid and CPR certification. Good physical condition - some moderate physical labour is required.


IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Dr. Andy Horn, Biology Dept, мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
Office: LSC 4060; Ph: 494-2158; E-mail: aghorn@dal.ca

мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥ is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal peoples, people with a disability, racially visible persons and women.

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TEACHING ASSISTANT/MARKER/DEMONSTRATOR POSTING
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

SUMMER CLASS

POSTING DATE: May 5, 2016
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 10, 2016 (auto. Renewed for 5 days until filled)

POSITION: Demonstrator, 2 positions: 90 hours and 30 hours
DATES OF EMPLOYMENT: July 20 – August 15, 2016

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Biology
PAY RATE: as per CUPE agreement
WORK ASSIGNMENT: Assist the instructor (Dr. Christine Ward-Paige) with the summer class BIOL/MARI/ENVS 3632.03, Applied Field Methods in Fish Ecology. Duties include assisting with field sampling, laboratory workshops, and statistical analyses; marking exercises; organizing equipment and supplies; and being on watch for safety issues in the field. Course period: July 25 – August 10, 2016.
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Familiarity with fish ecology, fish handling, survey design and ecological statistics. Advanced study in Biology, Marine Biology, or a related field with appropriate classwork in fish biology, ecology, behaviour. Will be required to drive students in rented vehicles. Must have drivers’ license valid in NS, extensive driving experience, and a clean driving record. Standard first-aid and CPR certification. Good physical condition - some moderate physical labour is required. An undergraduate degree in Biology or a related field, and field work or field research experience with fish will be considered assets.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Dr. Christine Ward-Paige, Biology Dept, мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
E-mail: CWARDPAI@Dal.Ca

мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥ is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal peoples, people with a disability, racially visible persons and women.

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TEACHING ASSISTANT/MARKER/DEMONSTRATOR POSTING
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
SUMMER CLASS

POSTING DATE: May 5, 2016
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 10, 2016 (auto. Renewed for 5 days until position is filled)

POSITION: Demonstrator/Marker
NUMBER OF POSITIONS: Three: one at 30 hours, and two at 60 hours each
DATES OF EMPLOYMENT: June 13-30, 2016

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Summer SEASIDE program, Biology Department
PAY RATE: as per CUPE agreement
WORK ASSIGNMENT: Assist the instructors, Jennifer Strang and Dr. Peter Bush, with the summer class BIOL/ ENVS/ GEOG 3633.03, Intro. to Spatial Information and GIS in Ecology, taught June 13-28, 2016. The 30-hour position will help students develop GIS skills in the lab. The 60-hour positions will accompany the class on a 5-day field trip; prepare a meal plan in consultation with the class, and obtain food and supplies in the days before the trip; drive students to field station and for daily field work in 7-passenger vans; accompany student teams in the field; assist with data collection; attend to student safety; help students in ecological aspects of field project (e.g., identifying species, sampling design, data collection); coordinate meal preparation and cleaning at the field station; and clean and return supplies after the field trip.
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: B.Sc. in Biology or a related field. Knowledge of the marine and/or terrestrial ecology of NS. Driver’s license valid in NS, extensive driving experience and excellent driving record. Standard First Aid and CPR certification within last 3 years. Good physical condition (considerable hiking and moderate physical labour are required). Priority will be given to candidates with one or more of the following: knowledge of GIS, specifically ArcGIS10; GPS and compass navigational skills; experience with field sampling in terrestrial and/or marine environments; research experience in marine biology; ability to identify plants, lichens, birds, marine invertebrates, and/or algae; experience leading groups in the field; and previous experience at the Harrison Lewis Centre.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Dr. Peter Bush, Biology Dept, мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
E-mail: peter.bush@novascotia.ca

мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥ is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal peoples, people with a disability, racially visible persons and women.

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TEACHING ASSISTANT/MARKER/DEMONSTRATOR POSTING
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4H6

SUMMER CLASS

POSTING DATE: May 5, 2016

APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 10, 2016 (auto. Renewed for 5 days if position not filled)

POSITION: Demonstrator (approx. 110 hours)
DATES OF EMPLOYMENT: August 1-31, 2016

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: SEASIDE Summer Program, Department of Biology

PAY RATE: As per CUPE agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT: Assist the instructors with Mari/Biol 3680, Scientific Diving Methods in Marine Ecology. Course period: Aug. 15-31, 2016. Duties include: Underwater supervision of one dive group, helping to organize equipment for the day, helping to loading equipment and transporting to site, helping to set up field demonstrations, and driving students in a rental vehicle.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:
Certification as CAUS scientific diver, extensive diving experience in cold water, experience in east-coast benthic ecology fieldwork, current certification in First Aid and CPR, and a driver's license valid in Nova Scotia.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE TO:

Dr. Cindy Staicer, SEASIDE Summer Program, Biology Department, мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
Email: cindy.staicer@dal.ca

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, people with a disability, racially visible persons and women.

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TEACHING ASSISTANT/MARKER/DEMONSTRATOR POSTING
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4H6
SUMMER CLASS

POSTING DATE: May 5, 2016
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 10, 2016 (automatically renewed every 5 days until filled)

POSITION: Demonstrator (one position; 90 hrs)
DATES OF EMPLOYMENT: August 10-31, 2016

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: SEASIDE Summer Program, Department of Biology
PAY RATE: As per CUPE agreement (hourly rate)

WORK ASSIGNMENT: Assist the instructors with the summer class Conservation of Sharks, Skates and Rays, MARI 3627.03, which is taught August 15-September 1, 2016. This is an intensive 14 day course that encompasses daily lectures, labs, and field trips. The Demonstrator will assist in the preparation and clean-up of labs, help organize and attend field trips, and help grade assignments as needed. The Demonstrator will also be responsible for organizing group of students, assisting in the handling of live sharks, and answering student questions related to the class material.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Must have a background in marine science or marine conservation. Preference will be given to candidates with backgrounds in elasmobranch conservation and biology is preferred. Must be able to effectively organize large groups of students in the laboratory and field. Previous experience as a demonstrator for SEASIDE classes will be considered an asset. Driver’s License valid in Nova Scotia, extensive driving experience, and clean driving record. Current First Aid and CPR qualifications are required.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE TO:

Manuel Dureuil, Biology Department, мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2 Email: manuel.dureuil@dal.ca

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, people with a disability, racially visible persons and women.