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TEACHING ASSISTANT/MARKER/DEMONSTRATOR POSTING

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3H 4R2

POSTING DATE: 9 November 2020

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 23 November 2020

POSITION: Teaching Assistants for SUST 1001.06, A Sustainable Future. WINTER TERM 2021 (4 Jan. - 30 April 2021)

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: College of Sustainability, Mona Campbell Building Suite 1401.

PAY RATE: 130 hours as per CUPE Collective Agreement ($3173 gross pay).

WORK ASSIGNMENT: Teaching Assistants will be responsible for leading tutorials and providing support for SUST 1001.06 'A Sustainable Future'. ÌýThis class is part of the undergraduate program in Environment, Sustainability and Society (ESS). Core courses in the ESS program draw from virtually every academic discipline on campus, and take an experiential and trans-disciplinary approach to curriculum in order to understand the realities behind complex sustainability issues.

Each Teaching Assistant will lead one online synchronous 90-minute tutorial section per week. The tutorial will have approximately 20 students and use either the Collaborate or Teams platform. Tutorials are designed by the course instructors and will cover an assortment of topics in the subject area of Environment, Sustainability and Society. TAs will be required to prepare for all tutorials by reviewing the tutorial instructions, assigned readings, and course lecture materials. In addition, each TA will be responsible for preparing the resources and materials for one tutorial, in consultation with the course instructors, and will lead the associated tutorial preparation session for the TA Team.

TAs will grade tutorial/lecture assignments, written reflections on the Thursday evening lectures, a constructive assignment, a research project and student participation in tutorials. TAs will be expected to provide constructive feedback on all assignments, guidance to individual students on the research project, lead students in lively discussions on a variety of topics including the Thursday evening lectures and readings, and keep accurate records of grades. TAs must view the recorded weekly ESS Lectures and must attend the Thursday evening Q&A sessions with the guest lecturer (7:00 – 8:00 pm) or view the recordings.

TAs are required to participate in an orientation and training session (online) at the start of the term as well as the weekly online TA meetings during the term that will be scheduled in consultation with the successful candidates in December. Tutorial section assignments are determined in consultation with the successful candidates in December. It is essential that TAs work collaboratively with the course instructors and fellow teaching assistants.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Applicants must be Â鶹´«Ã½ students or recent (2 years) Â鶹´«Ã½ graduates. Applicants must have experience and a background in a field related to Environment, Sustainability and Society. Experience with teaching, facilitation, marking and the Brightspace Learning System are assets. TAs must be reliable, energetic, and enthusiastic about the tutorial topics, proficient at writing in the English language, comfortable with basic algebra and use of Excel, and comfortable in facilitating the learning of undergraduate students. The College of Sustainability will request an acknowledgment of the TA position from grad supervisors by email before the start of term.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE. Applications must include a cover letter and a résumé with contact information for two references. Applications should be sent by email to:

Peter Mushkat, Interim Director

College of Sustainability, Â鶹´«Ã½

cos.secretary@dal.ca

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 Indigenous persons, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit .

TEACHING ASSISTANT/MARKER/DEMONSTRATOR POSTING

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3H 4R2

POSTING DATE: 9 November 2020

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 23 November 2020

POSITION: Marker for SUST 1001.06, A Sustainable Future. WINTER TERM 2021 (4 Jan. – 30 April 2021)

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: College of Sustainability, Mona Campbell Building Suite 1401.

PAY RATE: Ìý$16.61/hour as per CUPE Collective Agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT: ÌýMarker will grade mid-term and final exams and will assist course instructors with overall course grade management. Payment is hourly as per CUPE collective Agreement, but it is anticipated that this position will take up to 100 hours. The final exam will be scheduled during the Final Exam Period, 10 – 23 April. Marker must be available for intensive marking until April 30^th. Final exam will be scheduled in early February.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: ÌýApplicants must be Â鶹´«Ã½ graduate students or recent graduates. Applicants must have experience or background in a field related to Environment, Sustainability and Society and must be proficient at writing in English. Marker must review all SUST 1001 course content, including lecture recordings and readings. Preference will be given to concurrent SUST 1001 Teaching Assistants. Experience with teaching and marking is an asset. Successful applicants will be required to submit a form signed by their graduate studies supervisor (if applicable) acknowledging the Marker position.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE. Applicants must confirm availability for required lecture times. Applications must include a cover letter and a résumé with contact information for two references. Applications should be sent by email to:

Peter Mushkat, Interim Director

College of Sustainability, Â鶹´«Ã½

cos.secretary@dal.ca

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 Indigenous persons, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit

TEACHING ASSISTANT/MARKER/DEMONSTRATOR POSTING

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3H 4R2

POSTING DATE: 9 November 2020

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 23 November 2020

POSITION: Teaching Assistant for SUST 1400.03, Exploring Sustainability. WINTER TERM 2021 (4 Jan. – 30 April 2021)

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: College of Sustainability, Mona Campbell Building Suite 1401.

PAY RATE: 90 hours as per CUPE Collective Agreement ($2197 gross pay)

WORK ASSIGNMENT: The Teaching Assistant (TA) will be responsible for leading online learning and providing support for SUST 1400.03 'Exploring Sustainability'. This online course is a part of the undergraduate program in Environment, Sustainability and Society (ESS) within the College of Sustainability. Core courses in the ESS program draw from a number of academic disciplines on campus and take an experiential and trans-disciplinary approach to curriculum in order to understand the realities behind complex sustainability issues.

Each TA will help guide students through all components of the online course, and will facilitate their learning of an assortment of topics in the subject area of ESS. TAs will be required to view all online lecture videos and complete all course readings; moderate online discussions; and grade online participation, quizzes, a research assignment, and reflective papers. TAs will regularly monitor the course learning site (Brightspace) and will require personal access to a computer and high-speed internet. TAs will be expected to provide guidance to individual students on the research assignment, respond to student emails in a timely and professional manner, and keep accurate records of grades. A mandatory training session will be held at the start of the semester, to be scheduled in consultation with successful applicants.

It is essential that TAs work collaboratively with each other and the course instructor.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Applicants must be Â鶹´«Ã½ students or graduates. Applicants must have experience and a background in a field related to ESS. Experience with teaching, facilitation and marking is an asset. TAs must be highly proficient in written communication in the English language; experienced using Brightspace learning software as a part of a course teaching team; reliable, energetic, and enthusiastic about the tutorial topics; and comfortable in facilitating the learning of undergraduate students. College of Sustainability will request an acknowledgment of the TA position from grad supervisors by email before the start of term.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING BY THE

APPLICATION DEADLINE. Applications must include a cover letter and a résumé with contact information for two references. Applications should be sent by email to:

Peter Mushkat, Interim Director

College of Sustainability, Â鶹´«Ã½Ìý

cos.secretary@dal.ca

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 Indigenous persons, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit .

TEACHING ASSISTANT/MARKER/DEMONSTRATOR POSTING

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3H 4R2

POSTING DATE: 9 November 2020

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 23 November 2020

POSITION: Teaching Assistants (Lecture component) for SUST 2001.06, Global Environmental Governance. WINTER TERM 2021 (4 Jan. – 30 April 2021).

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: College of Sustainability, Mona Campbell Building Suite 1401.

PAY RATE: 130 hours as per CUPE Collective Agreement ($3173 gross pay).

WORK ASSIGNMENT: Teaching Assistant will be responsible for providing support for SUST 2001.06 "Global Environmental Governance". This class is part of the Environment, Sustainability and Society (ESS) undergraduate program. Core courses in the ESS program draw from virtually every academic discipline on campus and take an experiential and trans-disciplinary approach to curriculum in order to understand the realities behind complex sustainability issues.

Lectures will cover an assortment of topics within the course's primary modules on International Relations, Economic Development, International Political Economy, International Institutions, Climate Change and Financial/Carbon Markets - all as they relate to Global Governance and Sustainability. Some familiarity with these topics and approaches, or prior experience as a teaching assistant for the class, is preferred, but not required

This position requires the TA to attend and prepare for all lectures: They must attend one of the Thursday lectures (either 9:30 –11am or 4:00 – 5:30pm) and Thursdays ESS Lecture Q&A sessions 7:00 – 8:00 pm for all assigned ESS Lectures. The TA will grade quizzes and exams, help facilitate and deliver the final International Negotiation Simulation in March, and grade student participation for that scenario. The TA will be expected to provide constructive feedback on graded items and be available to for online one-on-one meetings with students who request extra help. This course ends with a simulation of an international agreement pertaining to climate change. The Lecture TA will help lead and facilitate the final three-week long Negotiation (a simulated United Nations Conference of the Parties) during the mock Plenary Sessions, requiring them to be prepared to co-lead daytime lectures during the last 3 weeks of classes (18 & 25 March, 1 April). All TAs must attend weekly online meetings throughout the term with the course professor which will be scheduled in consultation with the successful applicant. A mandatory training session will be held at the start of the semester. The final exam will be scheduled during the final exam period, 10 – 23 April. TAs must be available until 30 April to assist with grading of the final exam. It is essential that TAs work collaboratively with the course instructor and fellow teaching assistants.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Applicants must be Â鶹´«Ã½ students or graduates. Applicants must have experience or background in a field related to Environment, Sustainability and Society, (preferably in an international context). Applicants must be available for the classes as described above, and must confirm this in their application. TAs must be reliable, energetic, and enthusiastic about the tutorial topics, proficient at writing in the English language, and comfortable in facilitating the learning of undergraduate students. Successful applicants will be required to submit a form signed by their graduate studies supervisor (if applicable) acknowledging the TA position

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE. Applicants must confirm availability for required lecture times. Applications must include a cover letter and a résumé with contact information for two references. Applications should be sent by email to:

Peter Mushkat, Interim Director

College of Sustainability, Â鶹´«Ã½ Ìý

cos.secretary@dal.ca

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 Indigenous persons, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visitÌý.

TEACHING ASSISTANT/MARKER/DEMONSTRATOR POSTING

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3H 4R2

POSTING DATE: 9 November 2020

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 23 November 2020

POSITION: Teaching Assistants (Tutorial component) for SUST 2001.06, Global Environmental Governance. WINTER TERM 2021 (4 Jan. – 30 April 2021).

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: College of Sustainability, Mona Campbell Building Suite 1401.

PAY RATE: 130 hours as per CUPE Collective Agreement ($3173 gross pay).

WORK ASSIGNMENT: Teaching Assistants will be responsible for leading tutorials and providing support for SUST 2001.06 "Global Environmental Governance". This class is part of the Environment, Sustainability and Society (ESS) undergraduate program. Core courses in the ESS program draw from virtually every academic discipline on campus, and take an experiential and trans-disciplinary approach to curriculum in order to understand the realities behind complex sustainability issues.

Each TA will lead one 1.5-hour online synchronous tutorial per week for 20 - 25 students (some weeks may have shorter 1-hour tutorials). Tutorials will cover an assortment of topics within the course's primary modules on International Relations, Economic Development, International Political Economy, International Institutions, Climate Change and Financial/Carbon Markets - all as they relate to Global Governance and Sustainability. Some familiarity with these topics and approaches is preferred, but not required. The tutorial section assignments will be scheduled with the successful applicants in December.

TAs will be required to prepare for tutorials, and grade student participation, tutorial assignments, as well as portions of other course assignments, including the final exam. TAs will be expected to provide constructive feedback on writing assignments, lead students in lively discussions and simulations on a variety of topics and be available to have one-on-one online meetings with students who request extra help. This course ends with a simulation of an international agreement pertaining to climate change. TAs will co-lead the mock Plenary Sessions, requiring them to attend all lectures on Thursdays from 4:00 – 5:30 during the last 3 weeks of classes (18 & 25 March, 1 April). TAs must attend weekly online meetings throughout the term with the course professor which will be scheduled in consultation with the successful applicants. A mandatory training session will be held at the start of the semester. The final exam will be scheduled during the final exam period, 10 – 23 April. TAs must be available until 30 April to assist with grading of the final exam. It is essential that TAs work collaboratively with the course instructor and fellow teaching assistants.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Applicants must be Â鶹´«Ã½ students or graduates. Applicants must have experience or background in a field related to Environment, Sustainability and Society, (preferably in an international context). Applicants must be available for the classes as described above, and must confirm this in their application. TAs must be reliable, energetic, and enthusiastic about the tutorial topics, proficient at writing in the English language, and comfortable in facilitating the learning of undergraduate students. Successful applicants will be required to submit a form signed by their graduate studies supervisor (if applicable) acknowledging the TA position

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE. Applicants must confirm availability for required lecture times. Applications must include a cover letter and a résumé with contact information for two references. Applications should be sent by email to:

Peter Mushkat, Interim Director

College of Sustainability, Â鶹´«Ã½ Ìý

cos.secretary@dal.ca

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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 Indigenous persons, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit .​

TEACHING ASSISTANT/MARKER/DEMONSTRATOR POSTING

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3H 4R2

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POSTING DATE: 9 November 2020

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 23 November 2020

POSITION: Marker for SUST 3039.03 / ENVI 5039.03, Indigenous Perspectives on Resource and Environmental Management, WINTER TERM 2021 (4 Jan. - 30 April 2021)

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: College of Sustainability, 1401 Mona Campbell

PAY RATE: $16.61/hour as per CUPE Collective Agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT: The Marker will help grade assignments and quizzes, enter grades in Brightspace, and provide feedback to students on their work. The Marker and course instructor will meet (online) as needed during the term. The Marker must review course material which may include viewing recorded lectures, completing required readings, and attending synchronous class sessions on Wednesday 2:30 – 3:30 (Atlantic). This is an online course, with all grading to be completed online.

The course explores Indigenous peoples' relationships with natural resources and settler populations in a broad socio-politico-economical context. Familiarity in this area is required; prior completion of the course is preferred.

Payment is hourly as per CUPE Collective Agreement, but it is anticipated that this position will take 30 - 40 hours. It is essential that the Marker work collaboratively with the course instructor.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Applicants must be Â鶹´«Ã½ Graduate Students or recent (2 years) graduates. Applicants must have suitable background for the position as described above, and must be proficient at writing in English. Experience with marking is an asset. The College of Sustainability will request an acknowledgment of the TA position from grad supervisors by email before the start of term.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE. Applications must include a cover letter and a résumé with contact information for two references. Applications should be sent by email to:

Peter Mushkat, Interim Director

College of Sustainability, Â鶹´«Ã½ Ìý

cos.secretary@dal.ca

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. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringdiversity.

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TEACHING ASSISTANT/MARKER/DEMONSTRATOR POSTING

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3H 4R2

POSTING DATE: 9 November 2020

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 23 November 2020

POSITION: Marker for SUST 3101.03 / ENVI 5101.03, Food Systems and Sustainability, WINTER TERM 2021 (4 Jan. – 30 April 2021).

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: College of Sustainability, 1401 Mona Campbell

PAY RATE: $16.61/hour as per CUPE Collective Agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT: The Markers will help grade assignments and quizzes, enter grades in Brightspace, and provide feedback to students on their work. The Markers will also help grade the final exam which will be scheduled during the final exam period (April 10 – 23). Markers and course instructors will meet (online) as needed during the term. Markers must attend synchronous online sessions with the course instructors and students and review course material. This is an online course, with all grading to be completed online.

The course will cover the biophysical demands of feeding humanity and the known global-scale impacts. The complexities and trade-offs of major food systems are evaluated via tools such as life cycle assessment and dietary scenario analyses. Strategies to effect change are explored, including alternative production methods, shifting diets, and more. Particular focus is given to improving students' ability to interpret visual materials (figures, graphs). Familiarity with these topics and approaches is preferred.

Payment is hourly as per CUPE Collective Agreement. It is anticipated that completion of the duties will require about 90 hours total by either one Marker (for 90 hours) or two markers (for 45 hours each). Applicants are asked to indicate their availability and preference for 45 hours of work or 90 hours of work or either option.

It is essential that the Markers work collaboratively with each other and with the course instructors.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Applicants must be Â鶹´«Ã½ Graduate Students or recent (2 years) graduates. Preference will be given to applicants who have previously completed the course. Applicants must have suitable background for the position as described above, and must be proficient at writing in English. Experience with marking is an asset. Successful applicants will be required to submit a form signed by their graduate studies supervisor (if applicable) acknowledging the Marker position.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE. Applications must include a cover letter and a résumé with contact information for two references. Applications should be sent by email to:

Peter Mushkat, Interim Director

College of Sustainability, Â鶹´«Ã½ Ìý

cos.secretary@dal.ca

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 Indigenous persons, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit .

TEACHING ASSISTANT/MARKER/DEMONSTRATOR POSTING

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3H 4R2

POSTING DATE: 9 November 2020

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 23 November 2020

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POSITION: Marker for SUST 3102.03, Coastal Change and Adaptation, WINTER TERM 2021 (4 Jan. - 30 April 2021).

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: College of Sustainability, 1401 Mona Campbell

PAY RATE: $16.61/hour as per CUPE Collective Agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT: The Marker will help grade:

a.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý 2 quizzes (mid-February and mid-March)

b.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý 1 'Education Piece' (Mid-March) (grading shared)

c.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Final (take-home) exam (mid-April) (grading shared)

Payment is hourly as per CUPE Collective Agreement, but it is anticipated that this position will take up to 60 hours.

The course will cover:

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·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Humans and our relation to the sea

·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Threats to Northern communities

·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Impacts of sea level rise on Nova Scotian and coastal communities worldwide

·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Alteration of freshwater discharge and sediment transport due to human interference with rivers (dams), agricultural practices, land use and its effects on coastal areas/communities

·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Urbanization; the growth of mega cities in coastal areas

·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Loss of coastal habitats

·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Effects of changes (toxins, salinity, sediment load, climate, manmade substances) on humans, society, ecosystems

·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Introduction of exotic species

·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Overfishing, the loss of fisheries, and its impacts on Nova Scotia communities

·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Eutrophication/Dead Zones/Upstream management

·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Stormwater management in Halifax

·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Challenges and strategies for coastal-realm conservation, management, & governance

Familiarity with these topics and approaches is preferred

It is essential that the Marker work collaboratively with the course instructor. The Marker reports directly to the Program Manager in the College of Sustainability.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Applicants must be Â鶹´«Ã½ students or recent (2 years) graduates. Applicants must have suitable background for the position as described above, and must be proficient at writing in English. Experience with teaching and marking is an asset. The College of Sustainability will request an acknowledgment of the Marker position from grad supervisors by email before the start of term.

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IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING BY THE

APPLICATION DEADLINE. Applications must include a cover letter and a résumé with contact information for two references. Applications should be sent by email to:

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Peter Mushkat, Interim Director

College of Sustainability, Â鶹´«Ã½ Ìý

cos.secretary@dal.ca

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 Indigenous persons, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit .

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TEACHING ASSISTANT/MARKER/DEMONSTRATOR POSTING

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3H 4R2

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POSTING DATE: 9 November 2020

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 23 November 2020

POSITION:ÌýTeaching Assistant for SUST 3106.03 / GEOG 3106.03 / ENVI 5052.03, The Canadian North: Environmental Change and Challenges. Winter Term 2021 (4 Jan. – 30 April 2021)

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: College of Sustainability, Mona Campbell Building Suite 1401.

PAY RATE: 90 hours as per CUPE Collective Agreement ($2197 gross pay)

WORK ASSIGNMENT: The Teaching Assistant (TA) will be responsible for leading online learning and providing support for SUST/GEOG 3106.03 / ENVI 5052.03 'The Canadian North: Environmental Change and Challenges'. These courses are offered together with a combination of undergraduate and graduate students.

This online course covers a wide range of topics pertaining to Canada's northern territories and provincial northern regions. Topics will include biogeography, quaternary environmental change, human migrations, northern development, resource management, Indigenous knowledge systems, Inuit self-governance, and policy and regulatory frameworks.

The TA will lead two synchronous tutorial sessions per week: Tuesday 9:30 – 11:00 and Thursday 2:30 – 4:00 (Atlantic Time) using Microsoft Teams. The tutorial activities are designed by the course instructor with input and technical assistance from the TA. The TA will be required to moderate online discussions; and grade online participation and portions of assignments. The TA will be required to regularly monitor the course learning site (Brightspace) and will require personal access to a computer and high-speed internet. The TA will be expected to provide guidance to individual students on the research assignment, respond to student emails in a timely and professional manner, and keep accurate records of grades. It is essential that the TA works collaboratively with the course instructor.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Applicants must be Â鶹´«Ã½ graduate students or recent Â鶹´«Ã½ graduates. Applicants must be available for both tutorial times every week of the term and must confirm this in their cover letter. Applicants must have experience and a background in a field related to Ecology, Arctic environments, Biogeography, or Environmental and Resource Studies. Applicants must be highly proficient in written communication in the English language; experienced using Brightspace learning software as a part of a course teaching team; reliable, energetic, and enthusiastic about the course topics; and comfortable in facilitating the learning of undergraduate and graduate students. Completion of this course as a student and experience with teaching, facilitation and marking are assets. The College of Sustainability will request an acknowledgment of the TA position from grad supervisors by email before the start of term.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING BY THE

APPLICATION DEADLINE. Applications must include a cover letter and a résumé with contact information for two references. Applications should be sent by email to:

Peter Mushkat, Interim Director

College of Sustainability, Â鶹´«Ã½

cos.secretary@dal.ca

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 Indigenous persons, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit .

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