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POSITION: Tutorial Coordinator for SUST 2001.06 – Global Environmental Governance. WINTER TERM 2018

POSTING DATE: November 20, 2017

APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 24, 2017

LENGTH OF POSITION: Jan. 4, 2018 to Apr.30, 2018

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: College of Sustainability

PAY RATE: $25.00 per hour, 10 Hours per week

SUST 2001 – Global Environmental Governance

The Class covers an assortment of topics within its primary modules on International Relations, Economic Development, International Political Economy, International Institutions, Climate Change and Financial/Carbon Markets - all as they relate to Global Governance and Sustainability. Some familiarity with these topics and approaches is preferred. Tutorials will take place in a variety of locations including classrooms and sites of interest both on and off campus.

Students will attend two lectures (1.5 hours each) during the week and they will attend one tutorial.

Responsibilities of the TA coordinator for the SUST 2001 course include the following:

1. Be responsible for all aspects of tutorial development for SUST 2001 in partnership with course instructor
2. Attend all class lectures (twice a week, 1.5 hours each lecture), and take part as a co-facilitator for the final simulation, also attend selected Thursday evening lectures.
3. Deliver the training session for TAs, and assist instructor in the evaluation of the TA training
4. Prepare the agenda for and chair weekly TA meetings throughout the semester to review progress and review and address challenges faced by TAs in their tutorial meetings
5. Assist TAs with issues arising from lecture and tutorial work, including dealing with the challenges of experiential learning assignments that continues for the whole semester
6. Develop all make-up tutorial requirements
7. Assist instructor with developing the course syllabus, assignments, and tests or exams when needed
8. Assist instructor in grading assignments and exams
9. Develop, monitor and maintain the BrightSpace website for the course, including creation and maintenance of the online grade book, and platform for the final simulation covering the last few weeks of class

The position further offers the possibility to engage in delivering up to two lectures, depending on personal skills.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Successful applicants must be a graduate or professional student at мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥. Applicants must have experience and a background in a field related to International Relations, Political Economy, Sustainable Development, Climate Change, and Simulation Based Learning.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE. Applications must include a cover letter and a résumé with contact information for two references. Applications should be sent by email to:

Sherry Elliott
Manager of Finance and Administration
College of Sustainability, мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥
sustprog@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 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 identities, and all qualified candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit ​