AV俱乐部

POSTING DATE: August 25, 2016
APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 31, 2016
DEPARTMENT: School of Social Work

POSITION:

SLWK 4010.06 Section 07 Distance 鈥� 鈥淎dvanced Social Work Practice鈥� 鈥� 110 HOURS from September 2016 to April 2017.

For full course description, please refer to the AV俱乐部 Undergraduate Calendar.

PAY RATE: $23/hr as per CUPE 3912 Collective Agreement.

WORK ASSIGNMENT: The teaching assistant will be responsible for duties which may include preparation of teaching material, marking, invigilation, and communication with students and instructor. Duties may also include on-line duties such as monitoring group assignments and fielding technical issues. Further duties involve evaluating and engaging with students on their practice encounters, which may involve providing feedback on practice skills.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Enrollment in the MSW program or a graduate of a Social Work program. Applicants must have knowledge of, or experience in, the subject matter being taught, particularly practice based experience in the field of social work. Applicants must also have excellent communication skills, energy, and enthusiasm. Previous instructional and evaluation experience and familiarity with on-line course tools are considered assets. All new TAs will receive training in the Learning Management System, Brightspace.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and a resume by the application deadline to Joyce Rogers at j.rogers@dal.ca (only electronic applications will be accepted). Applications should clearly demonstrate how the applicant meets the requirements of the position in relation to the subject matter being taught. Identify previous TA experience (course #, dates), if applicable. Include 鈥淭A Posting Fall 2016 - 4010鈥� in the subject line of the email.

AV俱乐部 is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal people, persons with a (dis)Ability, visible minorities, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all qualified candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. Only successful candidates will be contacted.