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TEACHING ASSISTANT POSTING -FIGS 0009: Navigate Your Science Degree

POSTING DATE: November 9, 2020         

APPLICATION DEADLINE: until position is filled (This is a 5-day posting, renewable every 5 days from the initial posting)

POSITION: TA 20   

PAY RATE: According to the CUPE Agreement

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Faculty of Science /Killam Library (Room 2600)

WORK ASSIGNMENT: In collaboration with the course instructor, the TA will help prepare materials, for in class activities, and communicate with guest speakers for the 7 synchronous sessions (1.5 hrs. each session) for the Faculty of Science FIGS 0009: Navigate Your Science Degree. TA's will also attend each session and lead small group discussions and facilitate peer-to-peer learning. The TAs will collaborate with the course coordinator to ensure that the sessions run smoothly for the first-year students enrolled.

COURSE FORMAT: Each session begins with a mini-lecture that is focused on themes such as: exploring career paths, building an academic plan incorporating professional skill development, finding relevant volunteer opportunities to explore career interests, and resume development. Grounded by the theme explored in the mini-lecture, students will then break into small groups for discussion and hands-on activities. Each small group will work through the weekly theme through small group discussions and other active learning activities.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: This position is open to graduate and senior undergraduate students. Co-op graduates or senior Co-op students would be especially well suited for the positions. Candidates must demonstrate a strong communication and leadership skills. Successful candidates must be enthusiastic and outgoing; he or she must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with first-year students. Candidates must be available on Fridays between 2:30-4:00 pm

​TO APPLY PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR COVER LETTER AND CV VIA EMAIL:

Dr. Susan Gass, Earth and Environmental Science (FIGS 0009 Coordinator)
Email: susan.gass@dal.ca     

All offers of employment and the associated number of hours are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course, incoming graduate students and approval by the university.

AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ 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 identifies, and all qualified candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.