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DEPARTMENT:ÌýDepartment of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of ScienceÌý

POSTING DATE: 14^thÌý³§±ð±è³Ù±ð³¾²ú±ð°ù2022Ìý

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 21^stÌýSeptember 2022Ìý

RATE OF PAY:ÌýAccording to the CUPE Agreement
POSITION(S):ÌýÌýThe following Teaching Assistant position is available for the Fall 2022 term:Ìý

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WORK ASSIGNMENT:ÌýTAs assist instructor in the presentation and delivery of courses. Duties include administration of lab periods (8-10), assistance on 2 full-day field trip outings, and marking of all lab and field trip assignments.ÌýThe successful candidate will report directly to the instructor.ÌýÌý

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:ÌýÌýApplicants must be senior undergraduate, or graduate students at мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥. TheyÌýmust have knowledge of the subject matter being taught andÌýbe comfortable in facilitating the learning of undergraduate students.ÌýÌý

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:ÌýHow to create a stratigraphic log from an outcrop, how to use a compass for measurements, general sedimentological and geological interpretation, knowledge of the geology of Nova Scotia, knowledge of processes of deposition, understanding of stratigraphic principles and numerous branches of stratigraphy (sedimentology, paleontology, etc.), how to use a binocular microscope, experience with logging and describing cuttings, experience with core logging, experience with scintillometer and Tiny Perm for outcrop and core description measurements, and other duties.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:ÌýInterested applicants should submit a cover letter and a resume by the application deadline to:

Lexie ArnottÌý

Department of Earth and Environmental Science
Lexie@dal.caÌýÌý

All offers of employment are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the class and approval by the University.Ìý

мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥ is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversityÌý