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Teaching Assistant posting: School of Social Work

Posted by School of Social Work on June 13, 2018 in Job Postings

TEACHING ASSISTANT POSTING
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
POSTING DATE: June 11, 2018

APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 17, 2018

DEPARTMENT: School of Social Work

POSITION: Teaching Assistant Position – Summer Term 2018 – Bachelor of Social Work - Distance

Course Number: SLWK 4380.03

Section: 07

Campus/ Distance: Distance

Course Name: (dis)Ability Policy and Service

Course Dates: July-August, 2018

Est. TA Hours: 65

                                   
PAY RATE: $23.46/hr as per CUPE 3912 Collective Agreement.

WORK ASSIGNMENT: The teaching assistant will be responsible for duties which may include preparation of teaching material, marking, invigilation, and communication with students and instructor.  Duties may also include online activities such as monitoring group assignments and fielding technical issues.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Enrollment in the MSW program or a graduate of a Social Work program.  Applicants must have knowledge of, or experience in, the subject matter being taught.  Applicants must also have excellent communication skills, energy, and enthusiasm.  Previous instructional and evaluation experience and familiarity with online course tools are considered assets.  All new TAs will receive training in the Learning Management System, Brightspace.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:  Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and a resume by the application deadline to Joyce Rogers at joyce.rogers@dal.ca (only electronic applications will be accepted).  Applicants should clearly demonstrate how they meet the requirements of the position. Identify previous TA experience (course #, dates), if applicable. Include “TA SLWK 4380” in the subject line of the email. Only pilipiliful applicants will be contacted.  

Subject to budgetary approval and sufficient course enrollment. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. pilipili 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.