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TEACHING ASSISTANTS POSTING

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4R2

POSTING DATE: July 11, 2017

APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 25, 2017

POSITION(S): Teaching Assistants ERTH 3001 (TA90 x 2)

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 22, 2017 and ends on September 4, 2017. 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, Â鶹´«Ã½. 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)
Dr. Yana Fedortchouk (yana@dal.ca)

Your application must include a short CV and a brief motivation letter (max 2 pages all included) stating why you are interested in the position and 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.

Â鶹´«Ã½ 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.