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TEACHING ASSISTANT POSTING
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

Faculty of Agriculture
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Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada B2N 5E3

POSTING DATE: December 3, 2020
APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 13, 2020 – or until position filled
POSITION: TA – Winter 2021 – January to April 2021
MGTA 4001 – Advanced Entrepreneurship
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Business and Social Sciences, Agricultural Campus
PAY RATE: 65 hours as per CUPE Collective Agreement - $1587.00 gross.
WORK ASSIGNMENT: All duties will be conducted online. Duties include, but are not limited to: 1) Preparation: Review materials 2) In-class (Brightspace): Create student groups; Reach out to students who are absent or missing assignments; Post replies and moderate online discussions 3) Office duties: Regular meetings with course Instructor, Prof Richard, via MS Teams to discuss materials and any course issues; respond to student inquiries 4) Marking, grading, and proctoring: Review assignments, provide feedback, and submit grades REQUIREMENTS OF

POSITION: Applicants with relevant education at the undergraduate or graduate degree (i.e., with a background in Ag. Business, Ag. Economics, Int'l Food Business programs at DalAC or Business, Commerce, or Economics programs from another campus). Successful completion of a course in Entrepreneurship with a minimum grade of A- or equivalent at the degree level would be considered an asset. Preference will be given to graduate students in the Department. Applications must include a cover letter clarifying qualifications and relevant experience, and a curriculum vitae. Please include an official or unofficial copy of your transcript.

POSITION: TA – Winter 2021 – January to April 2021
MGTA 2000 – Human Resource Management
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Business and Social Sciences, Agricultural Campus
PAY RATE: 90 hours as per CUPE Collective Agreement - $2197.00 gross.
WORK ASSIGNMENT: All duties will be conducted online. Duties include, but are not limited to: 1) Preparation: Review materials and prepare answer keys 2) In-class (Brightspace): Review and provide feedback on discussion posts and assignments 3) Office duties: Regular meetings with course Instructor, Dr. Hartt, via MS Teams to discuss materials and any course issues; respond to student inquiries about grades 4) Marking, grading, and proctoring: Grade assignments and discussion posts

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Applicants with relevant education at the undergraduate or graduate degree (i.e., with a background in Ag. Business, Ag. Economics, Int'l Food Business programs at DalAC or Business, Commerce, or Economics programs from another campus). Successful completion of a course in Human Resource Management with a minimum grade of A- or equivalent at the degree level are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to graduate students in the Department.

Applications must include a cover letter clarifying qualifications and relevant experience, and a curriculum vitae. Please include an official or unofficial copy of your transcript.

If you are interested in the above position, please apply through email by the application deadline to:
Steven Dukeshire, Dept Chair
E-mail: steven.dukeshire@dal.ca
AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ 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.