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» Go to news mainTeaching Assistant Posting: Earth and Environmental Sciences
POSTING DATE:Â December 1, 2021 Â
APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 10, 2021
POSITION:Â Teaching Assistant, 1 x 65-hour position Â
DEPARTMENT:Â Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science
RATE OF PAY:Â According to the CUPE Agreement
JOB DESCRIPTION: 4850 is a winter term upper year GIS project-based course taken primarily by students completing the undergraduate GIS certificate. Â
The TA will:Â
- Assist with demonstrating tools and techniques in ArcGIS to the class (ArcMap and ArcGIS PRO) via online platforms (BB Collaborate, MS Teams, or other)Â
- Provide student support for research project workÂ
- Hold virtual office hoursÂ
- Help trouble-shoot technical issues with remote platforms (RLab / VLab) and software (ArcGIS PRO)Â
- Mark assignments and provid feedback in collaboration with the course instructorÂ
- Assist with updating assignments and datasets as requiredÂ
- Assist with marking research reports and presentations in collaboration with the course instructor Â
The position requires availability during lab sessions which run every Monday from 8:30am to 11:30am Atlantic Standard Time (GMT -4) during the winter term. There is some flexibility in scheduling (e.g, during some weeks, TA presence is only required during the last hour of class.
REQUIREMENTS:Â The successful candidate will have a minimum BSc (MSc preferred) with strong experience in GIS analysis and applications of spatial data, preferably in a research setting. The ability to communicate effectively, to support students, and provide constructive feedback are important assets for this role. Â
All offers of employment are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University. Applications must include a cover letter stating their experience with any/all of the above course topics and a current resumé or curriculum vitae. For more information, and to apply for the position please contact:
Dr. Amy Mui
Environmental Science Program
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amy.mui@dal.ca
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø 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.