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Teaching Assistant Posting – ENVS 2000 – Urban Field School
Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Faculty of Science
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4R2

POSTING DATE: March 7, 2023

APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 17, 2023

POSITION: Teaching Assistant, ENVS 2000.03, Environmental Science Urban FieldSchool (Several) DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences

PAY RATE: As per CUPE collective agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT: Several TA positions are available (depending on enrolment and COVID-19 requirements) to assist the instructor with the summer class ENVS 2000.03, Environmental Science Urban Field School, in the field and classroom. Duties will include assisting in preparation of class materials and exercises, obtaining, and preparing field gear and supplies, assisting in teaching duties in the field, providing logistical support for trips, and assisting with marking of exercises. This second-year, Environmental Science class will provide students with hands-on experience in the subject of field methodology across the interdisciplinaryfield of Environmental Science. The class will be held from May 15 to May 26, 2023, Mondays to Fridays,and TAs must be available for the full day during the course. The TAs will also be needed to assist the instructor with preparatory work during the week of May 8th, 2023.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Research, teaching, or relevant class work experience in an aspect of Environmental Science. Schedule must be free every day except weekends (must have no other commitments) from May 15 to 26. Experience with field work, GIS, and/or statistics is an asset (but not required).

To apply: Send a cover letter and resume by email to:
Dr. James Steenberg: james.steenberg@dal.ca

If you have further questions about the positions, please email James Steenberg.

All offers of employment as a part-time academic 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 Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.