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POSTING DATE: November 13, 2020​
APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 24, 2020
POSITION:Â Teaching Assistant, 1 x 45-hour position
DEPARTMENT:Â Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science
RATE OF PAY:Â According to the CUPE Agreement
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Duties of the job includes:
·      Assist with demonstrating tools and techniques in online lectures and labs
·      Provide student support in online tutorial sessions
·      Hold virtual office hours
·      Help trouble-shoot technical issues with remote platforms and software
·      Mark assignments and provide feedback in collaboration with the course instructor
·      Assist with updating assignments and datasets as required
·      Assist with marking labs and presentations in collaboration with the course instructor
REQUIREMENTS:Â Current undergraduate students who have previously taken ERTH 2270, and who achieved a grade of A or better, or graduate students who have a strong background in Geophysics. Previous experience in TA'ing classes or other university level teaching, especially in an online environment, would be a definite asset. Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
All offers of employment are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University. Applications must include a cover letter stating their experience with any/all of the above course topics and a current resumé or curriculum vitae. For more information, and to apply for the position please contact:
Dr. Miao Zhang
Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences
±«Óãtv University
miao.zhang@dal.ca
±«Óãtv University 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.​