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Teaching Assistant postings: Earth Sciences

Posted by Department of Earth Sciences on July 14, 2021 in Job Postings

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  July 30, 2021  

POSITION(S):  Teaching Assistants ERTH 3001 (TA90 x 4)  

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION:  Department of Earth Sciences  

PAY RATE:  According to CUPE Agreement Local 3912  

WORK ASSIGNMENT:  Each position is for 90 hours of work.  Duties are varied and will include organizing field gear, tracking student purchases, demonstrating good field practices in the field, marking assignments and note books in the evenings, and assisting the course instructors with teaching related duties. Field Schools starts on August 23, 2021 and ends on September 05, 2021.  You will need to help with field school preparations before the course starts.  

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:  Applicants should be graduate students in the Department of Earth Sciences, ±«Óãtv University.  Previous experience as a teaching assistant or attendance at a field school is a definite asset. A valid driver license and first-aid training are essential requirements.  

If you are interested in the above positions, please apply in writing (preferably email) by the application deadline to both:  

Dr. Isabelle Coutand (icoutand@dal.ca)Ìý

Dr. Yana Fedortchouk (yana@dal.ca)  

Your application must include a short CV with a cover letter (max 2 pages all included), which should indicate why you are interested in the position and highlights how your past experience makes you suitable for the job.  

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 orientations and gender identities, and all qualified candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.Â