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APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 1, 2019

POSITIONS: Teaching Assistant (TA 90) for INDG 2052/CANA 2052/SOSA 2052 (winter 2020).

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

PAY RATE:Ìý As per CUPE 3912 Collective Agreement (90 hours)

WORK ASSIGNMENT: The Teaching Assistant will assist with CANA 2052/INDG 2052/SOSA 2052, Contemporary Issues in Indigenous Studies. Duties include, but are not limited to: marking student assignments, essays, and tests, attending class lectures (Tues/Thurs, 8:35am-9:55am), and delivering guest lecture, if desired. 90 hours of work during the 2020 winter term is expected. The Teaching Assistant reports to the course instructor.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:

An undergraduate degree in Indigenous Studies, Sociology, or in a related field, or graduate work in Indigenous Studies, Sociology, or in a related field. Strong 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 Indigenous Studies. Lived experience as an Indigenous person is an asset.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE SUBMIT A COVER LETTER OUTLINING YOUR INTEREST IN THE POSITION, ALONG WITH YOUR RESUME AND AVAILABILITY, BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE TO:

Margaret Robinson
Coordinator, Indigenous Studies Program
±«Óãtv University

6135 University Ave. Room 3010

Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
Email: isjobs@dal.ca

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

±«Óãtv University 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 orientation and gender identities, and all qualified candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.​