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POSTING DATE: July 28, 2020
APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 17, 2020 or until position(s) filled

POSITIONS: 2 or more Teaching Assistants (TA 130) for CANA1102/INTD1102 (Fall term 2020/21 – Combined Synchronous and Asynchronous delivery online).

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Canadian Studies Program, Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences

PAY RATE:  As per CUPE 3912 Collective Agreement (130 hours)
WORK ASSIGNMENT:

The Teaching Assistant will assist with CANA1102/INTD1102 Halifax and the World: Part I. Duties include, but are not limited to: preparing and leading weekly tutorials, marking student assignments and essays, and attending classes. 130 hours of work during the 2020/21 fall term is expected. The Teaching Assistant reports to the course instructor.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:

An undergraduate degree in Canadian Studies or in a related field such as International Development Studies, or graduate work in Canadian Studies or in a related field such as International Development Studies with a strong interest in social justice. Strong essay writing skills and the ability to give reliable grammar and composition advice are required as are strong interpersonal skills. Preference will be given to students with a background in Canadian Studies.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR RESUME AND A COVER LETTER OUTLINING YOUR INTEREST IN THE POSITION (VIA EMAIL) BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE TO:

Norma Ranieri, Canadian Studies Program, Email: CANA@dal.ca

All offers of employment are conditional upon sufficient student enrollment in the course and approval by the University.

More information about preparing to teach online can be found at /dept/clt.html.

All offers of employment as a Part-Time Academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University. AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ 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 .​