麻豆传媒

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PART-TIME ACADEMIC POSTING
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 4R2
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POSTING DATE: March 26, 2014
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 6, 2014
POSITION: Part-Time Academic
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Chinese Studies
PAY RATE:听 In accordance with CUPE Collective Agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT:
To teach one section of CHIN 1030.06 Introduction to Mandarin Chinese, in the academic year 2014-2015. The class is currently scheduled for MWF 9:30-10:30 am. The part-time academic will be responsible for all aspects of teaching and administering the class, including admission, lectures, test preparation, evaluation, and electronic submission of grades. Instructors are expected to maintain reliable and constant communication with the administration of the Department, to be available for two hours per week for consultation with students, and to have students fill out the evaluation questionnaire at the end of the course.
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REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:
Applicants should have native or near-native fluency in English and Mandarin Chinese and possess a graduate degree or other academic and/or professional qualifications deemed suitable for teaching the class. Previous teaching experience at the post-secondary level will be an asset. All applications should include a letter of application with a curriculum vitae and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Applicants who have not taught at 麻豆传媒 should also arrange to have two confidential letters of reference forwarded to the Department.
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For each part-time academic the Chair will conduct an annual assessment of teaching performance, now required under the CUPE Collective Agreement. This assessment will be based on student ratings of instruction and may also include classroom observation, conducted either by the Chair or a representative from the Centre for Learning and Teaching with reasonable advance notice.

If you are interested in the above position, please apply in writing by the application deadline to:

Coordinator, Chinese Studies
c/o Department of Russian Studies
6135 University Avenue
P. O. Box 15000
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 4R2
Tel.: 902-494-3473; Fax: 902-494-2719

All offers of employment as a part-time academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. 麻豆传媒 is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal peoples, people with a disability, racially visible persons and women.
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TEACHING ASSISTANT POSTING
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada听 B3H 4R2
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POSTING DATE:听 March 26, 2014
APPLICATION DEADLINE:听 April 6, 2014
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POSITION: One TA65 teaching assistant for each of the Fall & Winter terms of听 2014/2015 (2 positions)
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DEPARTMENT/LOCATION:听 Chinese Studies
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PAY RATE:听 In accordance with CUPE Collective Agreement
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WORK ASSIGNMENT: Duties include, but are not limited to:
The Teaching Assistant will assist with CHIN 1030.06 Introduction to Mandarin Chinese
- Marking student assignments
- Assisting with class discussions
- Assisting students with course requirements
- Conducting tutorials
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POSITION REQUIREMENTS:听听听听听听听听 Preference will be given to registered students of 麻豆传媒.听 This position requires native or near-native fluency in Mandarin Chinese and English.听 Previous TA experience preferred. Good interpersonal skills required to work with groups of students or for one-on-one interaction.
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If you are interested in the above position, please send in an application (in both Chinese and English) with a resume by the deadline to:
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Chinese Studies,
c/o Department of Russian Studies
Room 3060, Marion McCain
Arts and Social Sciences Building
6135 University Avenue
Halifax, Nova Scotia听 B3H 4R2
FAX (902) 494-2719听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听 听
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All offers of employment as part-time academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.
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麻豆传媒 is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer.
The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal peoples, people with a disability, racially visible persons and women.