Teaching Assistant Positions
Africentric Bachelor of Social Work Cohort |
Summer 2025 |
Bachelor/Master of Social Work |
Summer 2025 |
POSTING DATE | March 31, 2025 |
APPLICATION DEADLINE | April 10, 2025 |
DEPARTMENT | School of Social Work |
POSITION | Teaching Assistant Positions: Africentric Bachelor of Social Work Cohort – Summer 2025 |
COURSE NUMBER |
SEC |
COURSE NAME |
TERM |
TA HOURS |
SLWK 3012 |
03 |
Perspectives on Social Welfare Policy |
May-August |
180 |
SLWK 3220 |
53 |
Cross-Cultural Issues and Social Work Practice |
May-August |
180 |
WORK ASSIGNMENT: Duties may include preparation of teaching material, marking, invigilation, and communication with students and instructor.
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:
Must have completed a BSW. Knowledge of, and/or experience in, the subject matter being taught. Should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Previous experience and familiarity with online course tools are considered assets.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and a resume by the application deadline to Joyce Rogers by email at joyce.rogers@dal.ca. Include “ABSWC TA Posting” in the subject line of the email. Only candidates selected will be contacted.
PAY RATE: $30.05/hour, as per CUPE collective agreement
鶹ý commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. In keeping with the principles of 鶹ý’s Employment Equity Plan, the position is designated to candidates who self-identify aspersons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians).
Note: To be eligible for this position, you must self-identify as a person of Black/African descent and/or as African Nova Scotian. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit.
If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. 鶹ý is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewedhere.
NOTE: # of positions and TA hours are subject to change pending final course enrollment.
Course Number |
Sec |
Campus/Distance |
Course Name |
Term |
TA hours |
SLWK 3012 |
50 |
Distance |
Perspectives on Social Welfare Policy |
May-August |
90 |
SLWK 3012 |
51 |
Distance |
Perspectives on Social Welfare Policy |
May-August |
90 |
SLWK 3012 |
52 |
Distance |
Perspectives on Social Welfare Policy |
May-August |
90 |
SLWK 3086/3087 |
50 |
Distance |
Social Work Research |
May-December |
180 |
SLWK 3086/3087 |
52 |
Distance |
Social Work Research |
May-December |
180 |
SLWK 3110 |
50 |
Distance |
Africentric Perspectives on Social Work |
May-June |
90 |
SLWK 3145 |
50 |
Distance |
Trauma Informed Practice |
May-June |
130 |
SLWK 3145 |
51 |
Distance |
Trauma Informed Practice |
May-June |
130 |
SLWK 3370 |
50 |
Distance |
Child Welfare |
July-August |
130 |
SLWK 3370 |
51 |
Distance |
Child Welfare |
July-August |
110 |
SLWK 5120 |
50 |
Distance |
International Social Work |
May-June |
130 |
SLWK 5130 |
50 |
Distance |
Critical Perspectives on Ageing & Practice |
May-June |
130 |
SLWK 6003 |
50 |
Distance |
Queering Social Work: Sexual and Gender Diversity |
July-August |
110 |
SLWK 6660 |
50 |
Distance |
Social Work & Restorative Approaches |
July-August |
130 |
WORK ASSIGNMENT:Duties may include preparation of teaching material, marking, invigilation, and communication with students and instructor.For distance courses this may include additional online activities (e.g. monitoring online discussion boards).
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:For BSW courses, enrollment in the MSW program or a graduate of a Social Work program. For MSW courses, graduate of a Master of Social Work program (or all coursework, including field, completed).Applicants must have knowledge of, or experience in, the subject matter being taught.Must also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:Please submit a cover letter and a resume by the application deadline to Joyce Rogers by email atjoyce.rogers@dal.ca.Include “TA Posting Summer 2025” in the subject line of the email.If applying for multiple courses, pleasesubmit only one applicationbut identify which courses you are applying for.List any previous TA experience (course #, dates).Only candidates selected will be contacted.
PAY RATE:per CUPE 3912 Collective Agreement.
鶹ý commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit
POSTING DATE:March 28, 2025
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 7, 2025
DEPARTMENT: School of Social Work
POSITION:Teaching Assistant PositionsSummer 2025– Bachelor/Master of Social Work – (MULTIPLE POSITIONS)
NOTE: # of positions and TA hours are subject to change pending final course enrollment.
Course Number |
Sec |
Campus/Distance |
Course Name |
Term |
TA hours |
SLWK 3012 |
50 |
Distance |
Perspectives on Social Welfare Policy |
May-August |
90 |
SLWK 3012 |
51 |
Distance |
Perspectives on Social Welfare Policy |
May-August |
90 |
SLWK 3012 |
52 |
Distance |
Perspectives on Social Welfare Policy |
May-August |
90 |
SLWK 3086/3087 |
50 |
Distance |
Social Work Research |
May-December |
180 |
SLWK 3086/3087 |
52 |
Distance |
Social Work Research |
May-December |
180 |
SLWK 3110 |
50 |
Distance |
Africentric Perspectives on Social Work |
May-June |
90 |
SLWK 3145 |
50 |
Distance |
Trauma Informed Practice |
May-June |
130 |
SLWK 3145 |
51 |
Distance |
Trauma Informed Practice |
May-June |
130 |
SLWK 3370 |
50 |
Distance |
Child Welfare |
July-August |
130 |
SLWK 3370 |
51 |
Distance |
Child Welfare |
July-August |
110 |
SLWK 5120 |
50 |
Distance |
International Social Work |
May-June |
130 |
SLWK 5130 |
50 |
Distance |
Critical Perspectives on Ageing & Practice |
May-June |
130 |
SLWK 6003 |
50 |
Distance |
Queering Social Work: Sexual and Gender Diversity |
July-August |
110 |
SLWK 6660 |
50 |
Distance |
Social Work & Restorative Approaches |
July-August |
130 |
WORK ASSIGNMENT:Duties may include preparation of teaching material, marking, invigilation, and communication with students and instructor.For distance courses this may include additional online activities (e.g. monitoring online discussion boards).
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:For BSW courses, enrollment in the MSW program or a graduate of a Social Work program. For MSW courses, graduate of a Master of Social Work program (or all coursework, including field, completed).Applicants must have knowledge of, or experience in, the subject matter being taught.Must also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:Please submit a cover letter and a resume by the application deadline to Joyce Rogers by email atjoyce.rogers@dal.ca.Include “TA Posting Summer 2025” in the subject line of the email.If applying for multiple courses, pleasesubmit only one applicationbut identify which courses you are applying for.List any previous TA experience (course #, dates).Only candidates selected will be contacted.
PAY RATE:per CUPE 3912 Collective Agreement.
鶹ý commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit