TEACHING ASSISTANT POSTING BIOL 1030 W Biology … · TEACHING ASSISTANT POSTING BIOL 1030 W Biology for Engineers POSTING DATE: April 29, 2015 APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 1, 2015

TEACHING ASSISTANT POSTING

BIOL 1030 W Biology for Engineers

POSTING DATE: April 29, 2015 APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 1, 2015

This is a 5-day posting, renewable every 5 days from the initial posting to July 1, 2015.

POSITION: 1 - TA45 and 3 - TA65 positions

PAY RATE: $968 (TA45) and $1398 (TA65) per term

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Biology

WORK ASSIGNMENT: This information is based on the most recent offering. It is approximate and subject to change.

Duties # hrs Lecture style teaching (leading labs, tutorials or field trips - REQUIRED): 30 Written feedback/marking of short answer style questions/reports and oral presentations:

Marking weekly lab assignments, in a timely manner (maximum 2 week turnaround) with appropriate feedback to students

12 (TA45) 32 (TA65)

Other: Attending 5 pre-lab meetings

3

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:

o strong background in biology: preference will be given to Biology graduate students

o must be interested in working with first-year engineering students, making use of a variety of teaching methods, classroom technologies, and lab equipment

o must be enthusiastic, approachable, and patient o effective verbal and written communication is essential

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE GO TO: http://admin.biology.dal.ca/TA/TA_form.php Dr. Allison Schmidt, TA Coordinator Email: [email protected]; phone: 902-494-1638

All offers of employment and the associated number of hours are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course, incoming graduate students and approval by the university.

Dalhousie University is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal peoples, people with a disability, racially visible persons and

women.


Biology 2003, Fall term, Diversity of Life I (Animal Diversity)

POSTING DATE: May 5, 2015 APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 1, 2015


POSITION: Seven (7) 90 hour Teaching Assistants

PAY RATE: $1938 per term



Duties # hrs Lecture style teaching (leading labs, tutorials or field trips - REQUIRED):

3.5

Assisting with the development of course material:

0

Assist students with assigned tasks in the field, laboratory or tutorial:

26

Written feedback/marking of long answer, essay style, manuscript and scientific papers style questions/reports:

20

Written feedback/marking of short answer style questions/reports and oral presentations:

24.5

Online presence:

0

Administration: TA meetings (Friday’s 9:30-10:30) 30 minutes of each TA meeting will be devoted to discussing teaching pedagogy

10

Other: In lab & In class exam invigilation (Class time MW 11:30-12:30)

6

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION I’m looking to hire TAs who are interested in working with students, and teaching in all its forms. Teaching activities will include presenting material to lab, working with small groups or individual students, as well as marking student work. As each of the seven sessions has a large number of students the TAs will work with me to ensure that students receive personalized attention and that there is constancy between the sections. TAs are expected to have a background in invertebrate and vertebrate biology. Preference will be given to biology graduate students. TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE GO TO: http://admin.biology.dal.ca/TA/TA_form.php Dr. Allison Schmidt, TA Coordinator [Email: [email protected]; phone: 902-494-1638]

All offers of employment and the associated number of hours are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course,

incoming graduate students and approval by the university.

Dalhousie University is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer.

The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal peoples, people with a disability, racially visible persons and women.


Biology 2004, Winter, Diversity of Life II (Diversity of Plants and Microorganisms)



POSITION: Seven (7), 45 hour Teaching Assistants

PAY RATE: $968 per term




3.5


0


27


0


3.5

Online presence:

0

Administration: TA Meetings (Friday 1:30-2:30). 30 minutes of each TA meeting will be devoted to discussing teaching pedagogy

8

Other: In lab invigilation of lab exam

3

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: I’m looking to hire TAs who are interested in working with students, and teaching in all its forms. Teaching activities will include presenting material to lab, working with small groups or individual students, as well as marking student work. As each of the seven sessions has a large number of students the TAs will work with me to ensure that students receive personalized attention and that there is constancy between the sections. TAs are expected to have a background in plant &/or microorganism biology. Preference will be given to biology graduate students. TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE GO TO: http://admin.biology.dal.ca/TA/TA_form.php Dr. Allison Schmidt, TA Coordinator [Email: [email protected]; phone: 902-494-1638]



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DEMONSTRATOR/MARKER POSTING

BIOL 2060 – Introductory Ecology Fall and Winter 2015/2016



POSITION: 3 positions at 65 hours per term PAY RATE: $14.63 per hour


WORK ASSIGNMENT: Demonstrator/markers will assist students with in-class assignment;, answer questions on the discussion board; provide written feedback on short answer style assignments as well as attend meetings to coordinate with the instructor and other demonstrators/markers to ensure consistency across lab sections. Invigilation and /or data entry may also be required.

This information is based on the most recent offering. It is approximate and subject to change.

Duties # hrs Demonstrator Assist students with assigned tasks in the field, laboratory or tutorial: 24

Online presence: 2

Administration: meetings 3

Other: invigilating and data entry 4

Marker Written feedback/marking of:

1. long answer, essay style, manuscript and scientific papers style questions/reports:

2. short answer style questions/reports: 30

3. oral presentations:

4. online feedback:

Marking related administration: 2 REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Minimum grade of A- in BIOL 2060 or equivalent. Candidates must demonstrate a clear understanding of basic ecological concepts as well as the ability to work collaboratively. Must be must be enthusiastic, outgoing and an active teacher; must be able to communicate effectively with students. TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE GO TO: http://admin.biology.dal.ca/TA/TA_form.php Dr. Allison Schmidt, TA Coordinator Email: [email protected]; phone: 902-494-1638



women.


BIOL 2060 – Introductory Ecology Fall and Winter 2015/2016



POSITION: TA90 – 3 positions PAY RATE: $1938 per term

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Biology/LSC

WORK ASSIGNMENT: The TA will introduce the background material for 4 labs (using content prepared by the instructor on graphing and statistical techniques, population growth, Lotka-Voltera competition models and species area relationships and trophic cascades); assist students with assigned work and data analysis; guide student presentations and discussions; and critically evaluate, mark and provide feedback on written assignments. You will need to work collaboratively with the instructor and other teaching assistants in the course to ensure continuity in the content and grading across all lab sections. This information is based on the most recent offering. It is approximate and subject to change.

Duties # hrs Lecture style teaching (leading labs, tutorials or field trips - REQUIRED): 4

Assisting with the development of course material: 3

Assist students with assigned tasks in the field, laboratory or tutorial: 20

Written feedback/marking of long answer, essay style, manuscript and scientific papers style questions/reports: 50

Written feedback/marking of short answer style questions/reports and oral presentations: 3

Online presence: 6

Administration: 4

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Minimum grade of A- in BIOL 2060 or equivalent. Candidates must demonstrate a clear understanding of basic ecological concepts as well as the ability to work collaboratively. Must be must be enthusiastic, outgoing and an active teacher; must be able to communicate effectively with students. Preference will be given to those who have taken or previously assisted with the class. TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE GO TO: http://admin.biology.dal.ca/TA/TA_form.php Dr. Allison Schmidt, TA Coordinator Email: [email protected]; phone: 902-494-1638



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(Place your class number, F or W term, and class name here)

POSTING DATE: APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 15, 2015


POSITION: TA65

PAY RATE: 21.50/hr or 1398/term


WORK ASSIGNMENT: We are seeking someone who has taken BIOL 3042 or BIOL 5042 in the past, or who has demonstrable expertise in genetic data analysis. TA duties will consist of administering and marking student assignments, and offering tutorials on the use of genetic analysis software. Contact Daniel Ruzzante ([email protected]; 494-1688) or Paul Bentzen ([email protected]). This information is based on the most recent offering. It is approximate and subject to change

Duties # hrs Lecture style teaching (leading labs, tutorials or field trips - REQUIRED): (incl preparation)

10 hrs

Assisting with the development of course material: 3 hrs Assist students with assigned tasks in the field, laboratory or tutorial: 4 hrs Written feedback/marking of long answer, essay style, manuscript and scientific papers style questions/reports:


40 hrs

Online presence:

4 hrs

Administration: 4 hrs Other: Total 65 hrs

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: BIOLOGY graduate student preferred. Must be familiar with MEGA, Genepop, Structure and other standard population genetics software. TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE GO TO: http://admin.biology.dal.ca/TA/TA_form.php Dr. Allison Schmidt, TA Coordinator Email: [email protected]; phone: 902-494-1638



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BIOL 3050F: Developmental Biology



POSITION: Four positions at 58 hours over the Fall 2015 term PAY RATE: $14.63 per hour



Duties # hrs Demonstrator Assist students with assigned tasks in the field, laboratory or tutorial: Participate in 9 three hour lab sessions throughout the semester

27

Other: Attend pre-lab meetings associated with the lab sessions

5

Marker Written feedback/marking of short answer style questions/reports:

Grade laboratory exercises, providing appropriate feedback and returning assignments to students within a set time frame

25

Marking related administration: Maintain updated electronic records of laboratory grades

1

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: x Must have taken Biology 3050 or equivalent and earned a grade of B+ or higher x Preference may be given to Biology Graduate Students x Must be prepared to spend extra time before each lab session doing extra background

preparation to be competent in assisting the students x Must be approachable and genuinely interested in helping other students x Must be enthusiastic about and interested in the course content TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE GO TO: http://admin.biology.dal.ca/TA/TA_form.php Dr. Allison Schmidt, TA Coordinator Email: [email protected]; phone: 902-494-1638



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BIOL 3050F: Developmental Biology



POSITION:1 position for TA65 for the Fall 2015 Term PAY RATE: $1398



Duties # hrs Lecture style teaching (leading labs, tutorials or field trips - REQUIRED) 3 Written feedback/marking of long answer, essay style, manuscript and scientific papers style questions/reports:

Marking of approximately 55 lab reports twice during the semester, with a two-week turnaround period. (Oct 19-Nov 2, and either Nov 16-30 or Nov 30-Dec 14).

55

Administration: Maintain updated electronic records of lab report grades

2

Other: Become familiar with literature relevant to lab experiments.

5

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: x Must have taken Biology 3050 or equivalent and earned a grade of B+ or higher x Preference may be given to Biology Graduate Students x Preference will be given to students with experience marking lab reports. x Must be approachable and genuinely interested in helping other students x Must be enthusiastic about and interested in the course content TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE GO TO: http://admin.biology.dal.ca/TA/TA_form.php Dr. Allison Schmidt, TA Coordinator Email: [email protected]; phone: 902-494-1638



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BIOL 3060 Environmental Ecology Fall 2015



POSITION: 4-TA65 positions PAY RATE: $1398 per term




20



10


12


12

Online presence:

4

Administration:

4

Other:

3

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: TA’s required (65 hours each) TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE GO TO: http://admin.biology.dal.ca/TA/TA_form.php Dr. Allison Schmidt, TA Coordinator Email: [email protected]; phone: 902-494-1638



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BIOL 3061 Communities and Ecosystems, Fall 2015



POSITION: 2- TA90 positions Sep-Dec 2015 PAY RATE: $1938 per term



Duties # hrs Lecture style teaching (leading labs, tutorials or field trips - REQUIRED): Design and present one lecture on ecology/environmental management.

5

Assisting with the development of course material: Assist in design of in-class questions

5

Written feedback/marking of long answer, essay style, manuscript and scientific papers style questions/reports: Mark 2 written assignments. Summarize marking for each assignment on BBLearn and suggest improvements to assignments.

55

Written feedback/marking of short answer style questions/reports and oral presentations: Mark ½ of the in-class questions

10

Online presence: assist with online teaching. 3 Administration: Enter grades on BbLearn and maintain duplicate records, invigilate 1 test, conduct retests, & transmit tests for computer scoring, supervise SRIs, hold office hours to help students with class concepts, assignments & BBLearn, check all written assignments with Safe Assign for plagiarism.

12

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: • Background in ecology (3 classes above BIOL 2060) • Good interpersonal and communication skills • Be an enthusiastic and positive teacher and role model • Experience with BBLearn is desirable • Biology graduate student is desirable TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE GO TO: http://admin.biology.dal.ca/TA/TA_form.php Dr. Allison Schmidt, TA Coordinator Email: [email protected]; phone: 902-494-1638


Dalhousie University is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal peoples, people with a disability, racially visible persons and women.


BIOL 3063 / MARI 3063 – Resource Ecology Winter 2015/2016



POSITION: Teaching Assistant TA45

PAY RATE: $21.50/hr

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Biology/LSC

WORK ASSIGNMENT: The TA will assist to develop and conduct the Monday afternoon 2-hour tutorial: introduce and lead student debates, surveys & quizzes; assist students with assigned group work and data analysis; guide student presentations and discussions; and critically evaluate, mark and provide feedback on written assignments. Topics deal with historical and current human use, management and conservation of aquatic and terrestrial plants and animals (e.g. hunting, fishing, forestry, aquaculture, agriculture). This information is based on the most recent offering. It is approximate and subject to change.

Duties # hrs Lecture style teaching (leading labs, tutorials or field trips - REQUIRED): 4

Assisting with the development of course material: 5

Assist students with assigned tasks in the field, laboratory or tutorial: 8

Written feedback/marking of long answer, essay style, manuscript and scientific papers style questions/reports: 12

Written feedback/marking of short answer style questions/reports and oral presentations: 6

Online presence: 6

Administration: 4

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: An interest in natural living resources and their use by humans. Solid writing, editing and public speaking skills; willingness to plan & organize tutorials; willingness to assess student oral, written, and group work performance. Biology or Marine Biology graduate student preferred. TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE GO TO: http://admin.biology.dal.ca/TA/TA_form.php Dr. Allison Schmidt, TA Coordinator Email: [email protected]; phone: 902-494-1638



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BIOL/MARI 3600 Aquaculture Fall and Winter



POSITION: One TA 65 position per term PAY RATE: $1398 per term

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Biology (LSC Psychology 5260, LSC Biology 2112, and LSC Aquarium room)



9


0


6


30


16

Online presence:

4

Administration:

Other:

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Background in aquaculture/fisheries/marine biology. Experience with live aquatic animals is an asset. Biology graduate student preferred. Must be an enthusiastic and positive teacher TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE GO TO: http://admin.biology.dal.ca/TA/TA_form.php Dr. Allison Schmidt, TA Coordinator Email: [email protected]; phone: 902-494-1638



women.


BIOL 3601 Nature Conservation Winter 2016



POSITION: 4-TA65 positions PAY RATE: $1398 per term




20



10


12


12

Online presence:

4

Administration:

4

Other:

3

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: TA’s required (65 hours each) TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE GO TO: http://admin.biology.dal.ca/TA/TA_form.php Dr. Allison Schmidt, TA Coordinator Email: [email protected]; phone: 902-494-1638



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TEACHING ASSISTANT POSTING Dalhousie University Halifax, NS, Canada

BIOL 4001-ENVS 4001 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT-FALL TERM

POSTING DATE: May 1, 2015 APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 1, 2015 This is a 5-day posting, renewable every 5 days from the initial posting to July 1, 2015. POSITIONS: 3-TA90 positions Sep-Dec, 2015 PAY RATE: $ 1938 per term DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Department of Biology WORK ASSIGNMENT: This information is based on the most recent offering. It is approximate and subject to change.

Duties # hrs Lecture style teaching (leading labs, tutorials or field trips - REQUIRED): Design, teach and mark 8 tutorials and lead group EIA exercises

20

Written feedback/marking of long answer, essay style, manuscript and scientific papers style questions/reports: Mark written assignments & tests.

50

Online presence: Summarize marking for each assignment on BBLearn, assist with online-teaching

5

Administration: Enter grades on BbLearn and maintain duplicate records, invigilate 1 test, conduct retests, & transmit tests for computer scoring, supervise SRIs, hold office hours to help students with class concepts, assignments & BBLearn, check all written assignments with Safe Assign for plagiarism

15

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: • Background in ecology (4 classes above BIOL 2060) & environmental impact assessment • Good interpersonal and communication skills • Be an enthusiastic and positive teacher and role model • Experience with BBLearn and interdisciplinary study is desirable • Biology graduate student preferred TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE GO TO: http://admin.biology.dal.ca/TA/TA_form.php Dr. Allison Schmidt, TA Coordinator Email: [email protected] phone: 902-494-1638 All offers of employment are conditional upon sufficient student enrollment in the course, incoming graduate students

and approval by the university.



(BIOL/MARI 4060, Winter 2016, Marine Mammalogy)

POSTING DATE: April 29,2015 APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 1, 2015


POSITION: 65 hours over the Winter term PAY RATE: $14.63 per hour



Duties # hrs Demonstrator Assist students with assigned tasks in the field, laboratory or tutorial 15 Online presence: 10 Administration: Other: Set up projector and introduce guest lecturers throughout the semester 5 Marker Written feedback/marking of:


2. short answer style questions/reports:


4. online feedback:

30 5

Marking related administration:

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Basic knowledge of marine mammal ecology with preference to previous participation in this course and/or Seaside 3626 Field Methods in Marine Mammal Ecology. Ability to converse effectively with students and critically assess written and oral work. TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE GO TO: http://admin.biology.dal.ca/TA/TA_form.php Dr. Allison Schmidt, TA Coordinator Email: [email protected]; phone: 902-494-1638



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BIOL 4065 SUSTAINABILITY & GLOBAL CHANGE FALL TERM

POSTING DATE: May 1, 2015 APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 1, 2015 This is a 5-day posting, renewable every 5 days from the initial posting to July 1, 2015. POSITION: TA65 for Sep-Dec, 2015 PAY RATE: $ 1398 per term DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Department of Biology WORK ASSIGNMENT: This information is based on the most recent offering. It is approximate and subject to change.

Duties # hrs Lecture style teaching (leading labs, tutorials or field trips - REQUIRED): Design and present one lecture on sustainability

4

Assist students with assigned tasks in the field, laboratory or tutorial: Lead and mark the tutorials

14

Written feedback/marking of long answer, essay style, manuscript and scientific papers style questions/reports: Mark written assignments & tests, Make suggestions for improving assignments on BBLearn

20

Written feedback/marking of short answer style questions/reports and oral presentations: Mark oral presentations

8

Online presence: Assist with online teaching, summarize marking for each assignment on BBLearn.

10

Administration: Enter grades on BbLearn and maintain duplicate records, Invigilate 1 test, conduct retests, & transmit tests for computer scoring, check all written assignments with Safe Assign for plagiarism, supervise SRIs, hold office hours to help students with class concepts, assignments & BBLearn

9

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: • Background in ecology (3 classes above BIOL 2060) • Good interpersonal and communication skills • Be an enthusiastic and positive teacher and role model • Experience with BBLearn and interdisciplinary study is desirable • Biology graduate student preferred TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE GO TO: http://admin.biology.dal.ca/TA/TA_form.php Dr. Allison Schmidt, TA Coordinator Email: [email protected] phone: 902-494-1638 All offers of employment are conditional upon sufficient student enrollment in the course, incoming graduate students




BIOL 4160 POLITICAL ECOLOGY-FALL TERM

POSTING DATE: May 1, 2015 APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 1, 2015 This is a 5-day posting, renewable every 5 days from the initial posting to July 1, 2015. POSITION: TA65 Sep-Dec, 2015 PAY RATE: $ 1398 per term DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Department of Biology WORK ASSIGNMENT: This information is based on the most recent offering. It is approximate and subject to change.

Duties # hrs Lecture style teaching (leading labs, tutorials or field trips - REQUIRED): Design and present one lecture on political ecology.

4

Assist students with assigned tasks in the field, laboratory or tutorial: Lead and mark the tutorials

14

Written feedback/marking of long answer, essay style, manuscript and scientific papers style questions/reports: Mark written assignments & tests, Make suggestions for improving assignments on BBLearn.

20

Written feedback/marking of short answer style questions/reports and oral presentations: Mark oral presentations

8

Online presence: Assist with online teaching, summarize marking for each assignment on BBLearn.

10

Administration: Enter grades on BbLearn and maintain duplicate records, Invigilate 1 test, conduct retests, & transmit tests for computer scoring, check all written assignments with Safe Assign for plagiarism, supervise SRIs, hold office hours to help students with class concepts, assignments & BBLearn.

9

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: • Background in ecology (3 classes above 2060) • Good interpersonal and communication skills • Be an enthusiastic and positive teacher and role model • Experience with BBLearn and interdisciplinary study is desirable • Biology graduate student preferred TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE GO TO: http://admin.biology.dal.ca/TA/TA_form.php Dr. Allison Schmidt, TA Coordinator Email: [email protected] phone: 902-494-1638 All offers of employment are conditional upon sufficient student enrollment in the course, incoming graduate students




BIOLOGY 2030.03, Fall and Winter terms Genetics and Molecular Biology



POSITION: - Tutorial Teaching Assistants- 45 hours (Sept.-Dec. 2015 and Jan.- Apr. 2016)

- 4 positions available per term subject to budgetary approval

PAY RATE: $968.00 per term of 45 hours ($21.51/hr).



Duties # hrs Teaching weekly tutorials for three tutorial groups plus 3 extra tutorials; ensuring tutorials run smoothly and effectively.

33

Assisting with the development of course material, attending weekly meetings of teaching staff

5

Grading multiple choice quizzes with brief comments by specified deadlines. Keeping accurate records of quiz marks. Assisting with exam invigilation

5

Other: Conducting help sessions before midterms and exams; one bioinformatics help session and one tutorial review session per term.

2

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Graduate or senior undergraduate students in BIOL, BIOC, MICI (preference for BIOL grads) Completed BIOL2030 or equivalent and earned a grade of A or higher Enrolled in or completed upper level classes in genetics/molecular biology. Excellent understanding of both classical, molecular and population genetics. Prepared to spend extra time to ensure adequate preparation for teaching. Previous teaching or tutoring experience an asset. Approachable and able to communicate effectively with students. Enthusiastic and outgoing. Reliable and responsible. Must be available for both terms. TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE GO TO: http://admin.biology.dal.ca/TA/TA_form.php Dr. Allison Schmidt, TA Coordinator Email: [email protected]; phone: 902-494-1638



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(BIOL 3078F, Principles of Animal Physiology)



POSITION: 3 positions at 45 hours over the Fall term PAY RATE: $14.63 per hour



Duties # hrs Demonstrator Assist students with assigned tasks in the field, laboratory or tutorial:

15

Online presence:

0

Administration:

2

Other: Office hours for extra help and general answering of questions

8





4. online feedback:

20


REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Biology Graduate Student preferred; should have taken BIOL 3078 or equivalent and obtained a grade of B+ or better; experience with a variety of physiological equipment would be an asset; must be enthusiastic, outgoing and an active teacher; must be able to communicate effectively with students TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE GO TO: http://admin.biology.dal.ca/TA/TA_form.php Dr. Allison Schmidt, TA Coordinator Email: [email protected]; phone: 902-494-1638



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(BIOL 3079W, Principles of Animal Physiology Part II)



POSITION: 2 positions at 45 hours over the Winter term PAY RATE: $14.63 per hour




15

Online presence:

0

Administration:

2


8





4. online feedback:

20


REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Biology Graduate Student preferred; should have taken BIOL 3079 or equivalent and obtained a grade of B+ or better; experience with a variety of physiological equipment would be an asset; must be enthusiastic, outgoing and an active teacher; must be able to communicate effectively with students TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE GO TO: http://admin.biology.dal.ca/TA/TA_form.php Dr. Allison Schmidt, TA Coordinator Email: [email protected]; phone: 902-494-1638



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(MARI 3074F, Principles of Marine Animal Physiology)



POSITION: 2 positions at 45 hours over the Fall term PAY RATE: $14.63 per hour




15

Online presence:

0

Administration:

2


8





4. online feedback:

20


REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Biology Graduate Student preferred; should have taken MARI 3074 or equivalent and obtained a grade of B+ or better; experience with a variety of physiological equipment would be an asset; must be enthusiastic, outgoing and an active teacher; must be able to communicate effectively with students TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE GO TO: http://admin.biology.dal.ca/TA/TA_form.php Dr. Allison Schmidt, TA Coordinator Email: [email protected]; phone: 902-494-1638



women.


(MARI 3076W, Principles of Marine Animal Physiology Part II)



POSITION: 2 positions at 45 hours over the Winter term PAY RATE: $14.63 per hour




15

Online presence:

0

Administration:

2


8





4. online feedback:

20


REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Biology Graduate Student preferred; should have taken MARI 3076 or equivalent and obtained a grade of B+ or better; experience with a variety of physiological equipment would be an asset; must be enthusiastic, outgoing and an active teacher; must be able to communicate effectively with students TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE GO TO: http://admin.biology.dal.ca/TA/TA_form.php Dr. Allison Schmidt, TA Coordinator Email: [email protected]; phone: 902-494-1638



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(BIOL/MARI 4060, Winter 2016, Marine Mammalogy)



POSITION: 65 hours over the Winter term PAY RATE: $14.63 per hour



Duties # hrs Demonstrator Assist students with assigned tasks in the field, laboratory or tutorial 15 Online presence: 10 Administration: Other: Set up projector and introduce guest lecturers throughout the semester 5 Marker Written feedback/marking of:




4. online feedback:

30 5


REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Basic knowledge of marine mammal ecology with preference to previous participation in this course and/or Seaside 3626 Field Methods in Marine Mammal Ecology. Ability to converse effectively with students and critically assess written and oral work. TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE GO TO: http://admin.biology.dal.ca/TA/TA_form.php Dr. Allison Schmidt, TA Coordinator Email: [email protected]; phone: 902-494-1638



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DEMONSTRATOR/MARKER,POSTING,

,Cell,Biology,,BIOL,2020,,Fall,and,Winter,terms,

!POSTING!DATE:!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!APPLICATION!DEADLINE:!July!1,!2015!

This!is!a!5<day!posting,!renewable!every!5!days!from!the!initial!posting!to!July!1,!2015.!

POSITION:!~45!hours!for!Fall!and/or!Winter!terms!! ! ! ! PAY!RATE:!$14.63!per!hour!

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION:!Biology!

WORK!ASSIGNMENT:!This!information!is!based!on!the!most!recent!offering.!It!is!approximate!and!subject!to!change.!

Duties, ,!Demonstrator!!

!

• Assist!students!with!assigned!tasks!in!the!laboratory!(~15!hours)!• Invigilating!midterms!and!exam!(~5!hours)!

!

!

Marker! !!

• Written!feedback/marking!of!laboratory!reports!(~25!hours)!!

!

! !!REQUIREMENTS,OF,POSITION:,,,,

• Be!approachable!and!enthusiastic!• Have!a!genuine!interest!in!the!students’!progress!• Be!an!excellent!communicator!• Demonstrate!strong!scientific!writing!skills!and!ability!to!give!constructive!feedback!on!student!writing!• Have!a!solid!understanding!in!the!field!of!cell!biology!• Attentively!grade!reports!in!a!timely!fashion!

,!!TO,APPLY,FOR,THIS,POSITION,,PLEASE,GO,TO:,,http://admin.biology.dal.ca/TA/TA_form.php!! ! ! ! !Dr.!Allison!Schmidt,!TA!Coordinator!Email:[email protected];!phone:!902<494<1638!All!offers!of!employment!and!the!associated!number!of!hours!are!conditional!upon!sufficient!student!enrolment!in!the!course,!incoming!graduate!students!and!

approval!by!the!university.!!

!Dalhousie,University,is,an,Employment,Equity/Affirmative,Action,employer.,

The,University,encourages,applications,from,qualified,Aboriginal,peoples,,people,with,a,disability,,racially,visible,persons,and,women.,

DEMONSTRATOR*POSTING*

!Cell*Biology,*BIOL*2020,*Fall*and*Winter*terms*



POSITION:!~35!hours!for!Fall!and/or!Winter!terms!! ! PAY!RATE:!$14.63!per!hour!



Duties* *• Assist!students!with!assigned!tasks!during!the!tissue!culture!activity!(~35!hours)!

!!

!REQUIREMENTS*OF*POSITION:***!

• Have!a!solid!background!in!mammalian!tissue!culture!techniques!• Be!approachable!and!enthusiastic!• Be!an!excellent!communicator!

!!!TO*APPLY*FOR*THIS*POSITION,*PLEASE*GO*TO:**http://admin.biology.dal.ca/TA/TA_form.php!! ! ! ! !Dr.!Allison!Schmidt,!TA!Coordinator!Email:[email protected];!phone:!902<494<1638!!All!offers!of!employment!and!the!associated!number!of!hours!are!conditional!upon!sufficient!student!enrolment!in!the!course,!incoming!graduate!students!and!


!Dalhousie*University*is*an*Employment*Equity/Affirmative*Action*employer.*

The*University*encourages*applications*from*qualified*Aboriginal*peoples,*people*with*a*disability,*racially*visible*persons*and*women.*


BIOL 1050.03 Winter BIOLOGY & SOCIETY

POSTING DATE: May 6th 2015 APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 15th, 2015. This is a five-day posting, renewable every five days from the initial posting to July 15th 2015. POSITION: TA 45 (45 hrs/term) for one term From January – April 2016 PAY RATE: TA45 - $967.50 ($21.50/hour) DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Biology Department, Lab room 4102. Please contact Elizabeth Welsh, [email protected], 494-7110, LSC 3130 with any questions. WORK ASSIGNMENT: This information is based on the most recent offering. It is approximate and subject to change. Duties include but are not limited to:

DUTIES Teaching: Lecture style teaching (providing necessary background information) as an introduction to teaching a 1.5 hour laboratory session each week for 25-30 students. Online presence: participation on course website, answering student emails. Assisting with the development of course material. Grading: Marking student lab reports and assignments, providing written feedback. Administration: Keeping an accurate and updated record of all marks. Attendance at weekly TA meetings (time to be determined).

# HRS

15

25 5

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: A background in biology and interest in teaching first year not-in-Biology students. Biology graduate students are given hiring priority. TA positions are conditional upon sufficient student enrollment and approval by the University. TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE GO TO: http://biology.dal.ca/ TA/TA_form.php Dr. Allison Schmidt, TA Coordinator Email: [email protected]; phone: 902-494-1638

All offers of employment are conditional upon sufficient student enrollment in the course, incoming graduate students and approval by the university.

Dalhousie University is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal peoples, people with a disability, racially

visible persons and women.

TEACHING)ASSISTANT)POSTING)

)Cell)Biology,)BIOL)2020,)Fall)and)Winter)terms)



POSITION:!Teaching!Assistant!(TA45)!for!one!and/or!two!terms;!Fall!(Sept<Dec!2015)!and!Winter!(Jan<April!2016).!

PAY!RATE:!TA45!=!$968.00!



Duties) )!

• Delivery!of!several!of!the!prelab!introductions!!(REQUIRED)!• Assisting!students!with!assigned!tasks!in!the!laboratory!(~15!hours)!• Written!feedback/marking!of!laboratory!reports!(~25!hours)!• Conduct!help!sessions!(~5!hours)!

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!REQUIREMENTS)OF)POSITION:)))!

• Be!approachable!and!enthusiastic!• Have!a!genuine!interest!in!the!students’!progress!• Be!an!excellent!communicator!• Demonstrate!strong!scientific!writing!skills!and!ability!to!give!constructive!feedback!on!student!writing!• Have!a!solid!understanding!in!the!field!of!cell!biology!• Attentively!grade!reports!in!a!timely!fashion!

!!!TO)APPLY)FOR)THIS)POSITION,)PLEASE)GO)TO:))http://admin.biology.dal.ca/TA/TA_form.php!! ! ! ! !Dr.!Allison!Schmidt,!TA!Coordinator!Email:[email protected];!phone:!902<494<1638!!All!offers!of!employment!and!the!associated!number!of!hours!are!conditional!upon!sufficient!student!enrolment!in!the!course,!incoming!graduate!students!and!


!Dalhousie)University)is)an)Employment)Equity/Affirmative)Action)employer.)

The)University)encourages)applications)from)qualified)Aboriginal)peoples,)people)with)a)disability,)racially)visible)persons)and)women.)


BIOL 2040.03 Fall & Winter EVOLUTION

POSTING DATE: May 6th 2015 APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 15th, 2015. This is a five-day posting, renewable every five days from the initial posting to July 15th 2015. POSITION: TA 65 (65 hrs/term) for one or both terms From September – December 2015 and/or January – April 2016 PAY RATE: TA65 - $1398 ($21.50/hour) DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Biology Department, Lab room 4102. Please contact Elizabeth Welsh, [email protected], 494-7110, LSC 3130 with any questions. WORK ASSIGNMENT: This information is based on the most recent offering. It is approximate and subject to change. Duties include but are not limited to:

DUTIES Teaching: Lecture style teaching (providing necessary background information) as an introduction to teaching a two hour laboratory session each week for 28-30 students. Online presence: participation on course website, answering student emails. Assisting with the development of course material. Grading: Marking student lab reports and providing written feedback. Administration: Keeping an accurate and updated record of all marks. Attendance at weekly TA meetings (Tuesdays 9:00 – 9:30 am).

# HRS

20

40 5

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: A background in evolutionary biology and interest in teaching 2nd year students. Biology graduate students are given hiring priority. TA positions are conditional upon sufficient student enrollment and approval by the University. TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE GO TO: http://admin.biology.dal.ca/TA/TA_form.php Dr. Allison Schmidt, TA Coordinator Email: [email protected]; phone: 902-494-1638

All offers of employment are conditional upon sufficient student enrollment in the course, incoming graduate students and approval by the university.

Dalhousie University 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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fi/OL 3065 Conservation Biology? Winter Term 2015/16

POSTING DATE: Mayl, 2015 APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 1,2015This is a 5-day posting, renewable even 5 days from the in i t i a l posting to July 1, 2015,POSITION: 65 hours over the Winter term PAY RATE: $14.63 per hourDEPARTMENT/LOCATION: BiologyWORK ASSIGNMENT: This information is based on the most recent offering. It-is approximateand subject to change.

Duties # hrsDemonstratorAssist students with assigned tasks in the field, laboratory or tutorial: 24

Online presence: . 2

Other:

MarkerWritten feedback/marking of: 24

1. long answer, essay style, manuscript and scientific papers stylequestions/reports:

2. short answer style questions/reports: 12

3. oral presentations:- 1

4. online feedback: " 2


REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: An interest in conservation biology. Solid writing andspeaking skills, willingness to assess student performance (written/oral) in tutorials.

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE GO TO:htip://admin.biology.dal.ca/TA/TA form.php

Dr. Allison Schmidt. TA CoordinatorEmail: allison.schmidt(5?dal.ca; phone: 902-494-1638

All offers of cmplmment anJ the associated number of hours are ci>miitional upon stjtl'ieiertt Mudsill enrolment in ihc course,incoming graduate student* and approval b\e uimersny,

Dalhousie University is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer.The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal peoples, people with a disability, racially visible persons and


Principles of Biology I (BIOL 1010 Fall) & II (BIOL 1011 Winter)



POSITION: Teaching Assistant 65 hours

PAY RATE: $1397.50/semester


WORK ASSIGNMENT: On a weekly basis, meet with a group of up to 30 students in a laboratory setting for 2hrs, introduce the particular topic of study and assist students in their understanding of the lab material. Additionally, grade lab reports for those students on a weekly basis and compile student grades on a centralized database. This information is based on the most recent offering. It is approximate and subject to change.


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Online presence:

Administration:

1

Other: Mandatory attendance at weekly TA Meeting (Fridays, time to be determined)

7

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Must be a graduate student, 4th year undergraduate or have completed an undergraduate degree with a strong background in the biological sciences. TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE GO TO: http://admin.biology.dal.ca/TA/TA_form.php Dr. Allison Schmidt, TA Coordinator Email: [email protected]; phone: 902-494-1638



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