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JOB POSTING~Marker/Teaching Assistants

DEPT/LOCATION: SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES/HALIFAX campus

POSTING DATE: July 30, 2025

APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 7, 2025

The School of Health Sciences is now accepting applications for the following positions. PAY RATE: The pay rate for all positions is in accordance with CUPE Collective Agreement.

01 POSITION: Marker, HSCE 1000.03 – Foundations of Health Care Practice

Fall 2025; up to a maximum of 85 hours.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: HSCE1000.03 is designed to provide learners with the opportunity to develop and enhance their critical reading, writing, and thinking skills, against the backdrop of topics and issues relevant to contemporary practice and study in the health sciences (diagnostic medical ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear medicine technology, radiological technology, and respiratory therapy). Specifically, students will learn about evidence-based decision making, health and its determinants, the funding and delivery of health care in Canada, professionalism, communication, teamwork, and diversity.

WORK ASSIGNMENT: The MARKER will grade the evaluative components of HSCE 1000. Responsibilities include: regular meetings and e-mail communication with course faculty to review expectations for each assignment; grading assignments, quizzes and a term paper; and recording, tracking and regularly submitting grades to course faculty.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: an undergraduate degree in one of the health professions, English, literature or library sciences; an understanding of the evidence based decision-making process.

02 POSITION: Teaching Assistant Position (90 hours each) for the following two courses:

HSCE 1020.03: Human Anatomy & Physiology I (Fall 2025)
HSCE 1030.03: Human Anatomy & Physiology II (Winter 2026)

WORK ASSIGNMENT: The TA will be responsible for working with the course professor to ensure that the course runs efficiently and that student evaluations are prompt with appropriate feedback. Evaluation of student performance will be shared between the TA and the course professor. The TA reports to the course professor.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Individuals interested in applying for this position should have familiarity with anatomical and physiological terminology and principles. The successful applicants will preferably be enrolled in a graduate program in one of the biological sciences. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and

capacity for organization and working to a deadline are required. Familiarity with the Dalhousie Brightspace online portal or other online learning resource tools would be beneficial.

03 POSITION: Teaching Assistant (130 hrs), HSCE 3000.03, Culture, Diversity, & Health, Fall 2025 This course is taught online using On-line Web Learning (Brightspace). Students taking this distance course may include students who are located throughout Canada.

WORK ASSIGNMENT: The Teaching Assistant will be responsible for working with the course professor to ensure that the course runs efficiently. Evaluation of student performance (marking) and proctoring examinations will be shared between the teaching assistant and the course professor. The Teaching Assistant reports to the course professor.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Individuals interested in applying for this position should have outstanding organizational and communication skills, should work well with others and be self-motivated independent workers. The successful applicant will be familiar with and interested in current issues related to cultural competency and diversity in the Canadian health care context. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. Master’s student is preferred but those with relevant undergraduate preparation and experience will be considered.

04 POSITION: Teaching Assistant (130 hours), HSCE 4030.03: Leadership in Health Care – Fall 2025
Teaching Assistant (65 hrs), HSCE 4030.03: Leadership in Health Care

This course is taught online using On-line Web Learning (Brightspace). Students taking this distance course may include students who are located throughout Canada.

WORK ASSIGNMENT: The Teaching Assistant(s) will be responsible for working with the course professor in this course to ensure that the course runs efficiently and effectively. Evaluation of student performance and participation on an ongoing basis will be expected of the TA(s) in these roles. The Teaching Assistant(s) reports to the course professor.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Individuals interested in applying for this position(s) should have outstanding organizational and communication skills, should work well with others and be self-motivated independent workers. The successful applicant(s) will be familiar with and interested in current issues related to leadership in the Canadian health care context. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. Experience with Brightspace is an asset. Master’s student is preferred but those with relevant undergraduate preparation and experience will be considered.

NOTE for applicants: Please specify which TA positions (130hrs, 65 hrs, or both) they are applying. The successful applicant(s) must be able to commit to the hired for expected hours.

If you are interested in the above, please apply with a current CV, specifying the position(s) of interest by the application deadline to:

Irene Fitzgerald, Administrative Manager

School of Health Sciences, Dalhousie University

irene.fitzgerald@dal.ca

All offers of employment as a part-time academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the courses and approval by the University. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here.

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for follow-up will be contacted.

TEACHING ASSISTANT/MARKER/DEMONSTRATOR POSTING

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4R2

POSTING DATE: July 29, 2025

APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 16, 2025

POSITION: Teaching Assistant (TA 90), GWST 2011 (Winter Term 2025 – In-Person Delivery)

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Gender and Women’s Studies, Multidisciplinary Centre

PAY RATE: As per CUPE Collective Agreement (90 hours)

WORK ASSIGNMENT: The Teaching Assistant will assist with GWST 2011.03: Queering Foundations; currently scheduled for In-Person delivery on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 1135-1225, in the Winter Term (January-April 2026)

Duties include but are not limited to: Reviewing/reading class content, managing the student grades on Brightspace, marking student assignments and exams, helping the professor manage online discussion boards and meetings with students, assisting the professor in the classroom, and assisting students with course requirements.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Applicants should be nearing completion of an undergraduate degree in Women’s Studies or Gender Studies or in a related field and/or graduate work in Women’s Studies or Gender Studies or in a related field. Excellent time-management for finishing marking. Good interpersonal skills. Strong essay writing skills and the ability to give reliable grammar and composition advice. Experience in community/political activism will be an asset.

If you are interested in the above position, please apply inwriting before the application deadline, including a Cover letter, Resume/CV, and a brief essay that demonstrates your writing skills to mdc@dal.ca.

All offers of employment as a Part-Time Academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University. Dalhousie University 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 www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

TEACHING ASSISTANT POSTING

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4R2

POSTING DATE: July 29, 2025

APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 16, 2025

4 POSITIONS: Teaching Assistant (TA 90), GWST 1015 (Winter Term 2025 – In-Person Delivery)

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Gender and Women’s Studies, Multidisciplinary Centre

PAY RATE: As per CUPE Collective Agreement (90 hours)

WORK ASSIGNMENT: The Teaching Assistant will assist with GWST 1015.03: Gender and Diversity, currently scheduled for Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1135-1255, in the Winter Term (January-April 2026).

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: An undergraduate degree in Women’s Studies or Gender Studies or in a related field and/or graduate work in Women’s Studies or Gender Studies or in a related field. Excellent time-management for finishing marking. Good interpersonal skills. Strong essay writing skills and the ability to give reliable grammar and composition advice. Experience in community/political activism and/or knowledge of women of colour feminisms will be considered assets.

TEACHING ASSISTANT POSTING
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4R2

POSTING DATE: July 28, 2025

APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 11, 2025

4 POSITIONS: Teaching Assistant (TA 90), GWST 1010 (Fall Term 2024 – In-Person Delivery)

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Gender and Women’s Studies, Multidisciplinary Centre

PAY RATE: As per CUPE Collective Agreement (90 hours)

WORK ASSIGNMENT: The Teaching Assistant will assist with GWST 1010.03: Introduction to Gender and Women’s Studies, currently scheduled for Wednesdays and Fridays, 0835-0955, September-December 2025.

TEACHING ASSISTANT POSTING

Dalhousie University

Halifax, Nova Scotia

B3H 3J5

POSTING DATE: July 29, 2025

APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 4, 2025

POSITION: Teaching Assistant – 90 hours – 1 position available, or 2 positions depending on enrollment

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: School for Resource and Environmental Studies, Studley Campus; in person

PAY RATE: as per CUPE Collective Agreement

DATES OF EMPLOYMENT: September 1st – December 30 2025

WORK ASSIGNMENT: The Teaching Assistant will assist with ENVI5507 – Environmental Informatics / INFO6681 – Geospatial Information Management

Duties include, but are not limited to:

– Prepare and assist with lab sessions (2 per week; 1.5h each)

– Grade weekly workshops and assignments

– Maintain updated electronic records of student progress on Brightspace

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: ENVI5507 / INFO6681 is a cross-listed, graduate-level course in the Master of Resource and Environmental Management / Master of Information program. Lab sessions will focus on geographic information systems (GIS), data classification, and spreadsheets, with a focus on geospatial environmental and information management problems. Therefore, preference will go to applicants who have formal course work and experience in GIS, Environmental Informatics, Information Management, and/or Landscape Ecology. Previous teaching assistant experience in environmental studies or environmental geography will also be considered an asset. Additionally, the Teaching Assistant will require recent experience with software used in the labs including ArcGIS Pro and Microsoft Excel.

If you are interested in the above position, please submit a letter and resume by the application deadline to (only electronic applications will be accepted):

Dr. Heather Cray

School for Resource and Environmental Studies

hcray@dal.ca

All offers of employment are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.

Dalhousie University 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 www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

TEACHING ASSISTANT POSTING

Dalhousie University

Halifax, Nova Scotia

B3H 3J5

POSTING DATE: July 29, 2025

APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 4, 2025

POSITION: TA 130 hours

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: School for Resource and Environmental Studies (Studley Campus)

PAY RATE: as per CUPE Collective Agreement

DATES OF EMPLOYMENT: Fall term (September – December 2025)

WORK ASSIGNMENT: One TA position is available to assist the instructor with ENVI 5504 – Management of Natural Resources and the Environment. This in-person course is a required cornerstone for all first-year students in the Master of Resource and Environmental Management (MREM) program, and explores foundations of natural resource management through lecture, tutorial, and field trips. Topics include management paradigms, systems, principles, approaches, tools and institutions associated with a wide range of sectors such as fisheries, forests, agriculture, the coastal zone, oceans, parks and protected areas, energy, waste, water, and others.

DUTIES: The TA will be responsible for providing instruction to supplement the instructor’s knowledge, assisting with design of course elements, answering student questions, and grading. Training will be provided for all duties as well as grading calibration undertaken with the instructor.

This course also has several field trips (all-day or half-day on Wednesdays). The TA may join field trips as a learning experience if they wish but these will not count towards duties.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

Keeping regular communication with the instructor and responding to student inquiries using Microsoft Teams;
Using Brightspace to assist with administration of the course (e.g., uploading grading feedback); • Developing and delivering material for up to two lecture slots (2hr 50min) on management topics of the TA’s speciality / interests which are complementary to the instructor’s expertise; • Developing and delivering material for up to two tutorial slots (2hr 50min) on topics of the TA’s choice to support leadership in environmental management (e.g., advocacy, science communication, facilitation, scientific writing, inclusion, conflict resolution, numeracy, word processor proficiency, etc.);
Support assessment design;
Grading assignments.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:

Entering at least the second year of a Master’s program, be enrolled in a PhD program, and/or be the holder of a graduate degree in a relevant discipline;
A record of expertise (e.g., peer-reviewed publications, work experience, relevant degree experience, lived experience, etc.) in relevant topics to demonstrate ability to develop and deliver course content;
Reliable, energetic, and enthusiastic about the course;
Comfortable presenting to, and facilitating discussion among, graduate and undergraduate students;
Available during the fall semester (Sept 3 – Dec 3) for two Wednesday lecture periods and two Wednesday tutorial periods to deliver course material. Dates will be agreed upon with the instructor; • Available during the fall semester to meet with students and answer questions, as needed.

Preferences will be given for holders of existing Master’s degrees or PhD candidates, as well as for candidates with previous TA experience.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE. Applications must include a brief cover letter and a CV / résumé with contact information for at least one reference. Applications should be sent by email to:

Alana Westwood

School for Resource and Environmental Studies

a.westwood@dal.ca

The successful candidate will be notified by August 11 at the latest. If you have further questions about the position, please email Dr. Westwood at the address above.

All offers of employment are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.

TEACHING ASSISTANT POSTING

Dalhousie University

Halifax, Nova Scotia

B3H 3J5

POSTING DATE: July 29, 2025

APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 4, 2025

POSITION: Teaching Assistant – 90 hours – 1 position available

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: School for Resource and Environmental Studies, Studley Campus; in person

PAY RATE: as per CUPE Collective Agreement

DATES OF EMPLOYMENT: September 1st – December 30 2025

WORK ASSIGNMENT: The Teaching Assistant will assist with ENVI5047 / SUST4047 – Conservation System Design

Duties include, but are not limited to:

– Prepare and assist with lab sessions (2 per week; 1.5h each)

– Grade assignments

– Maintain updated electronic records of student progress on Brightspace

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: ENVI5047 / SUST4047 is a cross-listed undergraduate and graduate-level course in the Master of Resource and Environmental Management program. Lab sessions will focus on geographic information systems (GIS) and working with conservation data. Therefore, preference will go to applicants who have formal course work and experience in GIS, Conservation System Design, and/or Landscape Ecology. Previous teaching assistant experience in environmental studies or environmental geography will also be considered an asset. Additionally, the Teaching Assistant will require recent experience with software used in the labs including ArcGIS Pro and Microsoft Excel.

If you are interested in the above position, please submit a letter and resume by the application deadline to (only electronic applications will be accepted):

Dr. Heather Cray

School for Resource and Environmental Studies

hcray@dal.ca

All offers of employment are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.

Dalhousie University 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. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

TEACHING ASSISTANT/MARKER/DEMONSTRATOR POSTING

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4R2

POSTING DATE: July 29, 2025

APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 16, 2025

POSITION: Teaching Assistant (TA 90), GWST 2011 (Winter Term 2025 – In-Person Delivery)

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Gender and Women’s Studies, Multidisciplinary Centre

PAY RATE: As per CUPE Collective Agreement (90 hours)

WORK ASSIGNMENT: The Teaching Assistant will assist with GWST 2011.03: Queering Foundations; currently scheduled for In-Person delivery on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 1135-1225, in the Winter Term (January-April 2026)

If you are interested in the above position, please apply via the mycareer.dal.ca portal (Posting #131040) before the application deadline, including a Cover letter, Resume/CV, and a brief essay that demonstrates your writing skills.

TEACHING ASSISTANT POSTING

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4R2

POSTING DATE: July 29, 2025

APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 16, 2025

4 POSITIONS: Teaching Assistant (TA 90), GWST 1015 (Winter Term 2025 – In-Person Delivery) DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Gender and Women’s Studies, Multidisciplinary Centre

PAY RATE: As per CUPE Collective Agreement (90 hours)

WORK ASSIGNMENT: The Teaching Assistant will assist with GWST 1015.03: Gender and Diversity, currently scheduled for Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1135-1255, in the Winter Term (January-April 2026).

If you are interested in the above position, please apply via the mycareer.dal.ca (Posting # 131039) portal before the application deadline, including a Cover letter, Resume/CV, and a brief essay that demonstrates your writing skills.

TEACHING ASSISTANT POSTING

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4R2

Posting Date: July 30th, 2025

Application Deadline: August 6th, 2025

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Department of Classics (with Arabic and Religious Studies), Halifax NS

Position: TA 90, CLAS1500.03: Death and the Afterlife (Fall Term 2025)

PAY RATE: As per CUPE Collective Agreement

Work Assignment: This teaching assistant position will be required to assist the instructor of CLAS 1500.03 (Death and the Afterlife in the Ancient Mediterranean World). This class meets on TR 10:05-11:25. The teaching assistant will be responsible for meeting with the instructor, meeting with students, assisting in the grading of assignments, and preparing themselves with class material. The position reports to the instructor of the class.

Requirements: Applicants should have an MA in Classics completed or in progress or advanced undergraduate in progress will be considered. All applications should include a cover letter and resume.

If you are interested in the above position, please apply in writing by the application deadline to:

Dr. Jack Mitchell, Acting Chair

The Department of Classics with Arabic and Religious Studies

E-mail: classics@dal.ca

All offers of employment are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.

TEACHING ASSISTANT POSTING

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4H6

POSTING DATE: July 29, 2025

APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 8, 2025

POSITION: Multiple Teaching Assistant Positions for Fall Term 2025

DEPARTMENT: Philosophy

PAY RATE: As per CUPE Collective Agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT: For each course listed below,* the Department of Philosophy intends to appoint a Teaching Assistant (TA130) who will be responsible for working with the course instructor to ensure that the course runs efficiently and that student evaluations are prompt with appropriate feedback. Evaluation of student performance will be shared between the TA and the course instructor. The TA reports to the course instructor and is expected to attend classes as well as facilitate a tutorial section for each appointment.

Please state in your cover letter which of the following courses you are applying for.

PHIL 1810 Introduction to Philosophy

Lecture: Tuesday, Thursday 1735-1855

PHIL 1820 Introduction to Philosophy

Lecture: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1035-1125

PHIL 2490 Social Ethical and Professional Issues in Computer Science

Lecture: Monday, Wednesday 1605-1725

PHIL 2805 Ethics and Health Care: Patient Care

Lecture: Tuesday, Thursday 1305-1425

*Appointments will be subject to sufficient student enrolment and departmental requirements.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Minimum of a BA Honours in Philosophy, with graduate work or previous post-secondary teaching experience preferred.

Applications should consist of a letter requesting consideration, including the names of referees who can be approached if the candidate has prior marking or tutoring experience. It should be understood that a graduate applicant’s file will be consulted for academic background. Anyone applying who is not a current graduate student in the department should therefore include a C.V. and transcripts in the application to demonstrate that academic background.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION(S), PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE TO:

Dr Kirstin Borgerson,

Dalhousie University, Department of Philosophy

P.O. Box 15000

Halifax, NS B3H 4R2

Email: Kenneth.Harvie@dal.ca

Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons with a disability, racialized persons, including persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), 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 www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

TEACHING ASSISTANT POSTING

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4H6

POSTING DATE: July 29, 2025

APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 8, 2025

POSITION: Multiple Teaching Assistant Positions for Fall Term 2025

DEPARTMENT: Philosophy

PAY RATE: As per CUPE Collective Agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT: For each course listed below,* the Department of Philosophy intends to appoint a Teaching Assistant (TA90) who will be responsible for working with the course instructor to ensure that the course runs efficiently and that student evaluations are prompt with appropriate feedback. Evaluation of student performance will be shared between the TA and the course instructor. The TA reports to the course instructor and is expected to attend classes as well as facilitate a tutorial section for each appointment.

Please state in your cover letter which of the following courses you are applying for.

PHIL 1500 Introduction to Philosophy

Lecture: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1335-1425

PHIL 2020 Legal Thinking

Lecture: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 0835-0925

PHIL 2112 Act Like You Know

Lecture: Monday, Wednesday 0835-0925

PHIL 2170 Philosophy of Sex and Love

Lecture: Tuesday, Thursday 1605-1725

PHIL 2475 Justice in Global Perspective

Lecture: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 0935-1025

*Appointments will be subject to sufficient student enrolment and departmental requirements.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Minimum of a BA Honours in Philosophy, with graduate work or previous post-secondary teaching experience preferred.

background. Anyone applying who is not a current graduate student in the department should therefore include a C.V. and transcripts in the application to demonstrate that academic background.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION(S), PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE TO:

Dr Kirstin Borgerson,

Dalhousie University, Department of Philosophy

P.O. Box 15000

Halifax, NS B3H 4R2

Email: Kenneth.Harvie@dal.ca

Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons with a disability, racialized persons, including persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), 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 www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

TEACHING ASSISTANT POSTING

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4R2

POSTING DATE: July 28, 2025

APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 11, 2025

4 POSITIONS: Teaching Assistant (TA 90), GWST 1010 (Fall Term 2024 – In-Person Delivery)

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Gender and Women’s Studies, Multidisciplinary Centre

PAY RATE: As per CUPE Collective Agreement (90 hours)

If you are interested in the above position, please apply via the mycareer.dal.ca (Posting #131038) portal before the application deadline, including a Cover letter, Resume/CV, and a brief essay that demonstrates your writing skills.

TEACHING ASSISTANT/MARKER/DEMONSTRATOR POSTING DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4R2

POSTING DATE: July 29, 2025

APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 5, 2025

POSITION: Teaching Assistant (TA130)

January-April 2026

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, Life Sciences Centre, Halifax

PAY RATE: $3,907 [one term, 130 hours], as per the CUPE Collective Agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT: The Teaching Assistant will assist with PSYO/NESC 3131.03 Fall (Research Methods in Attention)

Duties include, but are not limited to:

▪ Holding office hours

▪ Providing intellectual and practical guidance to students for their lab projects. ▪ Preparing and presenting occasional lectures or facilitating seminar-style discussions.

▪ Developing, administering and marking of presentations and lab reports. ▪ Communicating regularly with the course instructor with regard to 2), 3), 4) and any other course-related issues.

▪ Helping with any technological requirements of the course, including the course Brightspace and MS Teams, online teaching and online cognitive tasks to be used in the course.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:

Specialization in attention and cognition is required. Previous experience with this lab class or equivalent preferred. Familiarity with online cognitive experiments is required.

Please Note: Non-student TA assignments are limited to no more than six hundred and fifty hours per term. For clarity, this means TAs cannot work in excess of five (5) TA130 contracts. If a TA has accepted six hundred and fifty contract hours in a term, they are not able to accept any additional TA, marker or demonstrator hours.

We encourage you to apply for all positions you are interested in and qualified for. However, these roles typically require periods of high-intensity work at specific points in the semester (e.g., grading duties and student questions around assessment deadlines). These high-intensity weeks often overlap across courses.

The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring they can complete all duties accurately and in a timely manner and must realistically assess their capacity before accepting the position.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE EMAIL BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE YOUR CV AND A SEPARATE WORD DOCUMENT, LISTING IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER BY ACADEMIC YEAR AND SEMESTER, ALL CUPE POSITIONS (TA, MARKER, OR DEMONSTRATOR) YOU’VE HELD IN PSYCHOLOGY AND NEUROSCIENCE AT DALHOUSIE TO:

Dr. John Christie

Email: john.christie@dal.ca

Dalhousie University 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 minority sexual orientations and gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity

TEACHING ASSISTANT/MARKER/DEMONSTRATOR POSTING DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4R2

POSTING DATE: July 29, 2025

APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 5, 2025

POSITION: Teaching Assistant (TA130)

September – December 2025

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, Life Sciences Centre, Halifax

PAY RATE: $3,907 [one term, 130 hours], as per the CUPE Collective Agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT: The Teaching Assistant will assist with PSYO/NESC 3131.03 Fall (Research Methods in Attention)

Duties include, but are not limited to:

▪ Holding office hours.

▪ Providing intellectual and practical guidance to students for their lab projects. ▪ Preparing and presenting occasional lectures or facilitating seminar-style discussions.

▪ Developing, administering and marking of presentations and lab reports. ▪ Communicating regularly with the course instructor with regard to 2), 3), 4) and any other course-related issues.

▪ Helping with any technological requirements of the course, including the course Brightspace and MS Teams, online teaching and online cognitive tasks to be used in the course.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:

Specialization in attention and cognition is required. Previous experience with this lab class or equivalent preferred. Familiarity with online cognitive experiments is required.

The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring they can complete all duties accurately and in a timely manner and must realistically assess their capacity before accepting the position.

Dr. John Christie

Email: john.christie@dal.ca

From: Faculty of Science

Subject: Teaching Assistant Posting – SCIE 1111.03 Writing for the Sciences

TEACHING ASSISTANT POSTING – SCIE 1111.03 WRITING FOR THE SCIENCES

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4J1

POSTING DATE: July 30, 2025

APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 6, 2025 (late applications might be considered if positions not filled)

POSITION: Teaching Assistants, SCIE 1111.03 FALL TERM, 2025 (up to 8 x 65-hour assignments; 130 hour assignments are also possible)

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Faculty of Science

PAY RATE: As per Agreement, CUPE Local 3912

JOB SUMMARY: SCIE 1111, Writing for the Sciences, is a Writing Requirement course in the Faculty of Science. The class covers: Communication, scientific style, grammar and punctuation, sentences and paragraphs, citations and referencing, graphics, the scientific paper (Introduction, Method, Results, Discussion, and Abstract), and posters.

This class will be held in-person in Fall 2025, with the tutorials offered Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at times set out in the University timetable: https://dalonline.dal.ca/PROD/fysktime.P_DisplaySchedule

Duties of the Teaching Assistants include: (1) prepare and run two 50-minute tutorials (7-8 students per tutorial) per week for 11 weeks and grade tutorial exercises, (2) grade and provide feedback on assignments, (3) grade tests, (4) grade posters as part of an in-class conference, and (5) attend tutorial/marking meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: Applicants should be undergraduate or graduate students with excellent writing, communication, and organizational/time-management skills. Background in science is an asset, as is experience with SCIE 1111. Reliable access to the internet is necessary.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE APPLY BY E-MAIL BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE TO: Dr. Tim Juckes, at tjuckes@dal.ca

Include in your application (1) a cover letter explaining your qualifications/experience as they relate to this position, (2) your résumé, and (3) a brief sample of your original writing. Interviews will likely take place in-person during the week following the application deadline; if you will not be available in Halifax at that time, please indicate in your cover letter when you would be available for an in-person interview.

All offers of employment as part-time academics are conditional upon sufficient student enrollment in the course and approval by the University.

Dalhousie University 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.

TEACHING ASSISTANT POSTING

ASSC 1700 “Communications for Nursing and Kinesiology” (Fall 2025)

Position: TA130 for ASSC 1700 “Communications for Nursing and Kinesiology” (Fall 2025) (3 positions)

Department: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Dalhousie University

6135 University Avenue (Marion McCain Building)

Halifax, NS B3H 4R2

Posting Date: July 28, 2025

Application Deadline: August 7, 2025 or until filled

Pay Rate: 130 hours in accordance with CUPE Collective Agreement

Work Assignment:

ASSC 1700 “Communications for Nursing and Kinesiology” is a large course that is restricted to students registered in the Nursing program. It provides an introduction to academic communication in the context of health and social care and focuses on professional and academic writing, critical thinking, and communication, particularly within nursing contexts.

TA duties will include: leading tutorials, attending classes, learning course material and course mechanics, including training with BrightSpace and other online tools; grading both formal and informal assignments, including writing assignments; moderating in-person tutorial discussions; and consulting regularly with the instructor. TAs will responsibly execute administrative duties.

Requirements of Position:

Minimum of a BA, with graduate work or previous post-secondary teaching experience preferred. TAs must be reliable, energetic, and enthusiastic about tutorial topics; they must be proficient at writing and speaking in English; and they must be comfortable in facilitating undergraduate learning.

Preference will be given to those applicants with the following background and experience:

Teaching students with nursing or health-related backgrounds;
Teaching writing and communication courses.

Lectures and tutorials will be held in person. Applicants must be available to attend the two weekly lectures on Monday and Wednesdays 10:35-11:25, as well as the weekly tutorial on Mondays, 9:35-10:25.

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, with “2025 ASSC 1700 TA Application” in the subject line, to:

Dr. Lindsay DuBois

Associate Dean Academic, FASS

mdc@dal.ca

Non-student TA assignments are limited to no more than six hundred and fifty hours per term. For clarity, this means TAs cannot work in excess of five (5) TA130 contracts. If a TA has accepted six hundred and fifty contract hours in a term, they are not able to accept any additional TA, marker or demonstrator hours.

All offers of employment are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University. Dalhousie University 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/hiringfordiversity

TEACHING ASSISTANT/MARKER/DEMONSTRATOR POSTING

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4H6

POSTING DATE: 24th July 2025

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 1st August 2025

POSITION: TA 90 Position for HIST 3227: Criminal Law, Crime and Punishment in Canadian Society, 1890 to the Present (Winter 2026).

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: History

PAY RATE: As per CUPE Collective Agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT: Duties to include, but are not limited to: grading written assignments, holding office hours, corresponding with students, attending occasional lectures.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Teaching Assistant should be a currently enrolled History graduate student, preferably with experience in Canadian history and/or the history of law and justice will be an asset.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING USING THE ATTACHED APPLICATION FORM AND LISTING YOUR PREVIOUS TEACHING ASSISTANT DUTIES AND RELEVANT UNDERGRADUATE/GRADUATE CLASSES TAKEN BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE TO: history@dal.ca

All offers of employment are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.

In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of 1 or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups, visit Fair Hiring Practices.

TEACHING ASSISTANT/MARKER/DEMONSTRATOR POSTING

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4H6

POSTING DATE: 24th July 2025

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 1st August 2025

POSITION: TA 90 Position for HIST 2715: Locked Up: Global History of Incarceration (Winter 2026)

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: History

PAY RATE: As per CUPE Collective Agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT: Duties to include but are not limited to: TA needs to attend all lectures, read assigned materials, meet with instructor to discuss grading practices for each assignment and to do practice grading, grade a portion of all four assignments, and be available to discuss grades with students.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Teaching Assistant should be a currently enrolled History graduate student, preferably with some interest in the history of incarceration.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE COMPLETE THE ATTACHED APPLICATION FORM INCLUDING YOUR PREVIOUS TEACHING ASSISTANT DUTIES AND RELEVANT UNDERGRADUATE/GRADUATE CLASSES TAKEN BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE TO: history@dal.ca.

All offers of employment are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.

TEACHING ASSISTANT/MARKER/DEMONSTRATOR POSTING

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4H6

POSTING DATE: 24th July 2025

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 1st August 2025

POSITION: TA 90 Position for HIST 2210, Many Canadas (Winter 2026)

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: History

PAY RATE: As per CUPE Collective Agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT: Duties to include, but are not limited to: grading written assignments, holding office hours, corresponding with students, attending occasional lectures.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Teaching Assistant should be a currently enrolled History graduate student, preferably with experience in Canadian history.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE COMPLETE THE ATTACHED ATTACHED APPLICATIONFORM INCLUDING YOUR PREVIOUS TEACHING ASSISTANT DUTIES AND RELEVANT UNDERGRADUATE/GRADUATE CLASSES TAKEN BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE TO: history@dal.ca.

All offers of employment are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.

TEACHING ASSISTANT/MARKER/DEMONSTRATOR POSTING

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4H6

POSTING DATE: 24th July 2025

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 1st August 2025

POSITION: TA 90 Position for HIST 2049: The First World War, Causes and Campaigns, (Fall 2025)

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: History

PAY RATE: As per CUPE Collective Agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT: Duties to include, but are not limited to: grading written assignments, holding office hours, corresponding with students, attending occasional lectures.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Teaching Assistant should preferably be a currently enrolled History graduate student, preferably with experience in military history.

All offers of employment are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.

TEACHING ASSISTANT/MARKER/DEMONSTRATOR POSTING

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4H6

POSTING DATE: 24th July 2025

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 1st August 2025

POSITION: TA 130 Position(s) for HIST 1510, History of the Future (Winter 2026)

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: History

PAY RATE: As per CUPE Collective Agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT: Duties to include but are not limited to: conducting six to eight 50-minute tutorials held online via Brightspace; holding one weekly online office hour; reading approximately 300 pages of historical scholarship; grading of four sets of approximately 25 essays; attendance and technical assistance at three to four online lectures or movie screenings.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Teaching Assistant should preferably be a currently enrolled History graduate student and must have a background in twentieth-century American history.

All offers of employment are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.

TEACHING ASSISTANT/MARKER/DEMONSTRATOR POSTING

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4H6

POSTING DATE: 24th July 2025

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 1st August 2025

POSITION: TA 90 Position for HIST 1021/1023 (Winter 2026)

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: History

PAY RATE: As per CUPE Collective Agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT: Duties to include but are not limited to: in addition to grading the students’ written work, the TA may be asked to provide help to students with their written assignments. Examples include reading drafts, advising on elements of better writing, etc. This can be done in person or online, via an electronic platform as well as by email.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Teaching Assistant should preferably be a History graduate student with experience in late-modern continental European history.

All offers of employment are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.

TEACHING ASSISTANT/MARKER/DEMONSTRATOR POSTING

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4H6

POSTING DATE: 24th July 2025

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 1st August 2025

POSITION: TA90 for HIST 1020/1022, Europe Before the French Revolution (Fall 2025). DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: History

PAY RATE: As per CUPE Collective Agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT: Duties to include grading written assignments and invigilating exams.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Teaching Assistant/Marker should preferably be a currently enrolled History graduate student, preferably with experience in European history. Teaching Assistant/Marker must be available during exam period to help invigilate exams.

All offers of employment are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.

TEACHING ASSISTANT POSTING

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

MARI 3650 – Ocean Technology

POSTING DATE: July 24, 2025

APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 7, 2025 (automatically renewed for 5 days until filled)

POSITION: Teaching assistant, 2 positions, up to 65 hours each

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Summer SEASIDE program, Biology Department

INSTRUCTORS: Scott McIlveen

PAY RATE: as per CUPE agreement

DATES OF EMPLOYMENT: August 14th – August 31st, 2025

WORK ASSIGNMENT: Assist with the summer class Ocean Technology, MARI 3650 (class dates August 14th – August 29th, 2025). Help the instructor with preparing field trip and laboratory materials, assisting students on field trips and in labs, being available to organize and clean up from labs and field trips, and entering class data from field trips into Excel sheets. 45 hours are dedicated to field and lab work, 15 hours for marking. Work may extend beyond the last day of class.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Previous teaching experience (TA or Demonstrator) is important; previous student of SEASIDE is an asset; graduate student with experience in the marine field is an asset; Candidates must provide up to date (within last 3 years) Standard First Aid and CPR certification or be willing to complete a certification course before the position begins. Valid driver’s license an asset, in case driving is required.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION VIA THE BIOLOGY DEPARTMENT: http://admin.biology.dal.ca/TA/TA_form.php

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE POSITION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Scott McIlveen, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2

Email: scott.mcilveen@dal.ca

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

Dalhousie University 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 www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

TEACHING ASSISTANT POSTING

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4R2

POSTING DATE: July 22, 2025

APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 9, 2025

1 POSITION: Teaching Assistant (TA 90), LJSO 3000 (Fall Term 2025 – In-person)

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Program in Law, Justice & Society, Multidisciplinary Centre

PAY RATE: As per CUPE Collective Agreement (90 hours)

WORK ASSIGNMENT: The Teaching Assistant will assist with LJSO 3000: Processes of Justice, currently scheduled for Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1005-1125, September-December 2025.

Duties include but are not limited to: Assisting with the course delivery, marking students’ assignments, supervising students’ participation, monitoring online platforms, and responding to student inquiries on course requirements and evaluations. The class is scheduled for Tues/Thurs 1005-1125.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: A degree in Law or Legal Studies or related subject. Good interpersonal skills. Strong essay writing skills and the ability to give reliable grammar and composition advice.

If you are interested in this position, please apply via the mycareer.dal.ca portal (Posting #131036). Include a Cover letter, a Resume and the names and contact information of two referees.

All offers of employment are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University. Dalhousie University 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 www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

Teaching Assistant Posting: Department of Sociology & Social Anthropology (fall 2025 and winter 2026)

POSTING DATE: July 23rd, 2025

APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 30th, 2025

POSITION: TA 90 positions for fall and winter term for 1000, 2000 and 3000 level SOSA classes.

DEPARTMENT: Sociology & Social Anthropology

PAY RATE: As per CUPE Collective Agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT: May include advising and guiding students, attending class, office hours, marking essays and exams.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: BA (Honours) in Sociology and/or Social Anthropology and familiarity with course topics preferred.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE E-MAIL YOUR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST AND CV TO: rachelle.fox@dal.ca

TEACHING ASSISTANT POSTING

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

MARI 3627-2– Biology and Conservation of Sharks, Skates, and Rays

POSTING DATE: July 22, 2025

APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 5, 2025 (automatically renewed for 5 days until filled)

POSITION: Teaching Assistant, 2 positions, up to 75 hours each

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Summer SEASIDE field courses, Biology Department

INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Chris Mull

PAY RATE: as per CUPE agreement ($30/hour)

DATES OF EMPLOYMENT: Aug 14 – 31, 2025

WORK ASSIGNMENT: Assist with the summer class MARI 3627 Conservation and Biology of Sharks, Skates and Rays Section 2 (class dates Aug 14 – 31, 2025). This intensive course encompasses daily lectures, labs and field trips. The TA will assist in the preparation and clean-up of the labs (including shark or skate/ray dissections; ~20 hours), help organize and attend field (including 3 boat trips assisting in the handling of live sharks;~20 hours), and help grade assignments as needed and watch student presentations (instructor will be officially evaluating presentations) (~10 hours). The TA will also help to assist and organize groups of students in the class (in the presence of the instructor; ~20 hours), and answering student questions related to the class material (~5 hours)

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Must have a background in marine science or marine conservation. Preference will be given to candidates with backgrounds in elasmobranch conservation and biology is preferred. Must be able to effectively organize large groups of students in the laboratory and field. Previous experience as a demonstrator for SEASIDE classes will be considered an asset. Current standard first-aid and CPR certification. Driver’s License valid in Nova Scotia, extensive driving experience, and clean driving record.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION VIA THE BIOLOGY DEPARTMENT: http://admin.biology.dal.ca/TA/TA_form.php

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE POSITION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Christopher Mull, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2

Email: creeas@gmail.com

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

Dalhousie University 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 www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

TEACHING ASSISTANT POSTING

ASSC 1800 “Computing and Society in History” (Fall 2025)

Position: TA130 for ASSC 1800 “Computing and Society in History” (Fall 2024) (up to 5 Teaching Assistant positions)

Department: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Dalhousie University

6135 University Avenue (Marion McCain Building)

Halifax, NS B3H 4R2

Posting Date: July 18, 2025

Application Deadline: August 1, 2025 or until filled

Pay Rate: 130 hours in accordance with CUPE Collective Agreement

Work Assignment:

Each Teaching Assistant will be responsible for leading at least TWO in-person tutorials per one TA130 position, attending lectures, and providing support for ASSC 1800 “Computing and Society in History.”

This is a required Arts and Social Sciences for first-year computer science students. Each tutorial is capped at 21 students. TA duties will include: leading tutorials, learning course material and course mechanics, including training with BrightSpace and other online tools; grading weekly assignments and essays; moderating in-person or online tutorial discussions; and consulting regularly with the instructor. TAs will be responsive to student emails and responsibly execute administrative duties.

Requirements of Position:

Graduate work in the humanities or humanistic social sciences, or other advanced humanities training, completed or in progress. TAs must be reliable, energetic, and enthusiastic about tutorial topics; they must be proficient at writing and speaking in English; and they must be comfortable in facilitating undergraduate learning.

Preference will be given to those applicants with the following background and experience:

Teaching students with technical backgrounds;
Teaching multilingual learners;
Teaching writing-intensive courses;
Knowledge of history of science and technology;
Knowledge of philosophy of science and technology;
Knowledge of science and technology studies.

Lectures and tutorials will be held in person. Applicants must be available during class time (Wednesdays, 11:35 –13:25) as well as during at least TWO of the tutorial times. We have restructured the course as of last year, and each tutorial section has fewer students than in previous years and a restructured workload that does not exceed 130 hours; thus, the combination of one lecture section and two associated tutorial sections is considered as one TA130 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.

Applicants should include a list off tutorial sections for which they are available. You may indicate preferences, but we will assume you are only available for tutorials you list. Please indicate the SECTION NUMBER instead of the specific time range. Please also indicate if you are interested in more than one TA130 appointment. Please reference the lecture and tutorial times at the end of this posting.

Applications should be sent by email, with “2025 ASSC 1800 TA Application” in the subject line, to:

Dr. Lindsay DuBois

Associate Dean Academic, FASS

fass@dal.ca

Lecture: Wednesdays 11:35-13:25

T01 Fridays 13:35-14:25

T02 Fridays 11:35-12:25

T04 Fridays 10:35-11:25

T05 Mondays 13:35-14:25

T06 Fridays 9:35-10:25

T07 Mondays 10:35-11:25

T12 Thursdays. 11:35-12:25

T13 Tuesdays 13:35-14:25

T18 Tuesdays 14:35-15:25

Teaching assistant posting in Microbiology and Immunology (click the link to see the posting)

TEACHING ASSISTANT/MARKER/DEMONSTRATOR POSTING

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4R2

POSTING DATE: July 15, 2025

APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 22, 2025

POSITION: Marker, 130 Hours

PSYO 3280 (Personality)

January – April 2026

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Department of Psychology and Neuroscience,

Life Sciences Centre, Halifax

PAY RATE: $24.00/hour, as per the CUPE Collective

Agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT:

Approximately, but not exceeding, 130 hours of marking will be required for this

position. The marker will help with marking personality quiz submissions, short

reflection papers, multiple choice and short answer questions on exams, and entering

grades in Brightspace for various components.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: A good knowledge of personality psychology is

required. Candidates that have taken any of the following courses, or any equivalents

from other departments or institutions, will be given priority: PSYO 3280 (Personality).

Please Note: Non-student TA assignments are limited to no more than six hundred and fifty

hours per term. For clarity, this means TAs cannot work in excess of five (5) TA130 contracts. If

a TA has accepted six hundred and fifty contract hours in a term, they are not able to accept any

additional TA, marker or demonstrator hours.

We encourage you to apply for all positions you are interested in and qualified for. However,

these roles typically require periods of high-intensity work at specific points in the semester (e.g.,

grading duties and student questions around assessment deadlines). These high-intensity weeks

often overlap across courses.

The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring they can complete all duties accurately

and in a timely manner and must realistically assess their capacity before accepting the position.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE EMAIL BY THE

APPLICATION DEADLINE YOUR CV AND A SEPARATE WORD DOCUMENT,

LISTING IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER BY ACADEMIC YEAR AND SEMESTER,

ALL CUPE POSITIONS (TA, MARKER, OR DEMONSTRATOR) YOU’VE HELD IN

PSYCHOLOGY AND NEUROSCIENCE AT DALHOUSIE TO:Dr. Sean Mackinnon

Email: mackinnon.sean@dal.ca

Dalhousie University 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 minority

sexual orientations and gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to

the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit

www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

TEACHING ASSISTANT/MARKER/DEMONSTRATOR POSTING

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4R2

POSTING DATE: July 15, 2022

APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 22, 2025

POSITION: Marker, 50 Hours

January-April 2026

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Department of Psychology and Neuroscience

Life Sciences Centre, Halifax

PAY RATE: $24.00/hour, as per the CUPE Collective

Agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT: The Marker will grade written assignments and/or exams for

PSYO 2090 (Developmental Psychology) in the Winter term. Approximately, but not

exceeding, 50 hours of marking will be required for this position.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Applicants must have a background in Psychology

or a related field. Preference will be given to applicants who have taken a

developmental psychology class and/or have conducted developmental psychology

research. Experience grading undergraduate students’ written work is an asset.

Please Note: Non-student TA assignments are limited to no more than six hundred and fifty

hours per term. For clarity, this means TAs cannot work in excess of five (5) TA130 contracts. If

a TA has accepted six hundred and fifty contract hours in a term, they are not able to accept any

additional TA, marker or demonstrator hours.

We encourage you to apply for all positions you are interested in and qualified for. However, these

roles typically require periods of high-intensity work at specific points in the semester (e.g.,

grading duties and student questions around assessment deadlines). These high-intensity weeks

often overlap across courses.

The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring they can complete all duties accurately

and in a timely manner and must realistically assess their capacity before accepting the position.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE EMAIL BY THE

APPLICATION DEADLINE YOUR CV AND A SEPARATE WORD DOCUMENT,

LISTING IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER BY ACADEMIC YEAR AND SEMESTER,

ALL CUPE POSITIONS (TA, MARKER, OR DEMONSTRATOR) YOU’VE HELD IN

PSYCHOLOGY AND NEUROSCIENCE AT DALHOUSIE TO:Dr. Rebecca Tucker

Email: Rebecca.Tucker@Dal.Ca

Dalhousie University 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 minority

sexual orientations and gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to

the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit

www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

TEACHING ASSISTANT/MARKER/DEMONSTRATOR POSTING

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4R2

POSTING DATE: July 15, 2025

APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 22, 2025

POSITION: Marker, up to 35 hours

January-April 2026

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Department of Psychology and Neuroscience,

Life Sciences Centre, Halifax

PAY RATE: $24.00/hour, as per the CUPE Collective

Agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT:

The Marker will assist with marking for NESC/PSYO 3770.03 (Behavioral

Neuroscience). This requires marking assignments, short online quizzes, midterms and

final exam.

Approximately, but not exceeding, 35 hours will be required.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Applicants with knowledge of behavioural

neuroscience will be given preference. Applicants with experience TAing Behavioural

Neuroscience or equivalent will be given preference. Applicants who demonstrate the

ability to assess good scientific writing will be given preference.

Please Note: Non-student TA assignments are limited to no more than six hundred and fifty

hours per term. For clarity, this means TAs cannot work in excess of five (5) TA130 contracts. If

a TA has accepted six hundred and fifty contract hours in a term, they are not able to accept any

additional TA, marker or demonstrator hours.

We encourage you to apply for all positions you are interested in and qualified for. However, these

roles typically require periods of high-intensity work at specific points in the semester (e.g.,

grading duties and student questions around assessment deadlines). These high-intensity weeks

often overlap across courses.

The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring they can complete all duties accurately

and in a timely manner and must realistically assess their capacity before accepting the position.IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE EMAIL BY THE

APPLICATION DEADLINE YOUR CV AND A SEPARATE WORD DOCUMENT,

LISTING IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER BY ACADEMIC YEAR AND SEMESTER,

ALL CUPE POSITIONS (TA, MARKER, OR DEMONSTRATOR) YOU’VE HELD IN

PSYCHOLOGY AND NEUROSCIENCE AT DALHOUSIE TO:

Dr. Lucia Caceres

Email: Lucia.Caceres@Dal.Ca

Dalhousie University 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 minority

sexual orientations and gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to

the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit

www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

TEACHING ASSISTANT/MARKER/DEMONSTRATOR POSTING

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4R2

POSTING DATE: July 15, 2025

APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 22, 2025

POSITION: Teaching Assistant (TA90)

January – April 2026

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Department of Psychology and Neuroscience,

Life Sciences Centre, Halifax

PAY RATE: $2,705 [90 hours], as per CUPE Collective

Agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT: The Teaching Assistant will assist with Psychology

6103.03 – Adult Assessment: Historical and

Contemporary Perspectives and Practical

Applications

Duties include, but are not limited to:

§ Assisting instructor in the supervision of PSYO 6103.03 graduate students in their

learning of assessment administration, scoring, and reporting. This may include, but

is not limited to, providing instruction on assessment tool administration and

assisting graduate students in their assessment practice.

§ Evaluating students’ performance on mastery testing for lifespan mental health

assessment tools (e.g., DIAMOND, WAIS-IV, WMS-IV, WRAT-4).

§ Instructing weekly lab components to students beginning in the first month of the

course, spanning into the last month of the course. The TA must be available for

scheduled sessions during the term based on pre-scheduled time/date with

instructor and students.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:

Applicants must have completed a graduate adult assessment course and have applied

experience in the psychological assessment of adults. Knowledge of the role of

psychological assessment in neuropsychological and legal settings is an asset.

Please Note: Non-student TA assignments are limited to no more than six hundred and fifty

hours per term. For clarity, this means TAs cannot work in excess of five (5) TA130 contracts. If

a TA has accepted six hundred and fifty contract hours in a term, they are not able to accept any

additional TA, marker or demonstrator hours.

We encourage you to apply for all positions you are interested in and qualified for. However,

these roles typically require periods of high-intensity work at specific points in the semester (e.g.,grading duties and student questions around assessment deadlines). These high-intensity weeks

often overlap across courses.

The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring they can complete all duties accurately

and in a timely manner and must realistically assess their capacity before accepting the position.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE EMAIL BY THE

APPLICATION DEADLINE YOUR CV AND A SEPARATE WORD DOCUMENT,

LISTING IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER BY ACADEMIC YEAR AND SEMESTER,

ALL CUPE POSITIONS (TA, MARKER, OR DEMONSTRATOR) YOU’VE HELD IN

PSYCHOLOGY AND NEUROSCIENCE AT DALHOUSIE TO:

Dr. Meghan Rossi

Email: meghan.rossi@dal.ca

Dalhousie University 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 minority

sexual orientations and gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to

the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit

www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

TEACHING ASSISTANT/MARKER/DEMONSTRATOR POSTING

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4R2

POSTING DATE: July 15, 2025

APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 22, 2025

POSITION: Teaching Assistant (TA90)

January – April 2025

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: PAY RATE: WORK ASSIGNMENT: Department of Psychology and Neuroscience,

Life Sciences Centre, Halifax

$2,705 [one term, 90 hours], as per the CUPE

Collective Agreement

The Teaching Assistant will assist with PSYO

3444.03 (Criminal Behaviour)

Duties include, but are not limited to:

§ Creating exam questions (both content and practical application questions)

§ Grading a written assignment (approximately 4-5 pages)

§ Grading midterm and final exam (short answers questions)

§ Meeting with students

§ Reading & learning any unfamiliar material related to the course

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:

General content knowledge of forensic (e.g., a prior undergraduate course, evidence of

research in the forensic area) is required. Applicants specializing in forensic psychology

will be given priority.

An instructor will be hired to teach this course. The above duties and requirements

might therefore be altered somewhat once the instructor is hired.

Please Note: Non-student TA assignments are limited to no more than six hundred and fifty

hours per term. For clarity, this means TAs cannot work in excess of five (5) TA130 contracts. If

a TA has accepted six hundred and fifty contract hours in a term, they are not able to accept any

additional TA, marker or demonstrator hours.

We encourage you to apply for all positions you are interested in and qualified for. However, these

roles typically require periods of high-intensity work at specific points in the semester (e.g.,

grading duties and student questions around assessment deadlines). These high-intensity weeks

often overlap across courses.The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring they can complete all duties accurately

and in a timely manner and must realistically assess their capacity before accepting the position.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE EMAIL BY THE

APPLICATION DEADLINE YOUR CV AND A SEPARATE WORD DOCUMENT,

LISTING IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER BY ACADEMIC YEAR AND SEMESTER,

ALL CUPE POSITIONS (TA, MARKER, OR DEMONSTRATOR) YOU’VE HELD IN

PSYCHOLOGY AND NEUROSCIENCE AT DALHOUSIE TO:

Charlotte Aelick

Email: Charlotte.Aelick@Dal.Ca

Dalhousie University 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 minority

sexual orientations and gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to

the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit

www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

TEACHING ASSISTANT/MARKER/DEMONSTRATOR POSTING

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4R2

POSTING DATE: July 15, 2025

APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 22, 2025

POSITION: Teaching Assistant (TA90)

January-April 2026

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: PAY RATE: WORK ASSIGNMENT: Department of Psychology and Neuroscience,

Life Sciences Centre, Halifax

$2,705 [one term, 90 hours], as per the CUPE

Collective Agreement

The Teaching Assistant will assist with PSYO/NESC

3180.03 (Psychoneuroimmunology/Ecological

Immunology).

Duties include, but are not limited to:

§ Managing course Brightspace page (setting up online quizzes, surveys, calendars).

§ Help with grading presentations, mid-term and final exams.

§ Help run tutorial sessions.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:

Strong background in biology, physiology or cellular neuroscience is required.

Experience with Brightspace, specifically marking and updating grades is required.

Direct experience with ecoimmunology or psychoneuroimmunology is an asset.

An instructor will be hired to teach this course. The above duties and requirements might

therefore be altered somewhat once the instructor is hired.

Please Note: Non-student TA assignments are limited to no more than six hundred and fifty

hours per term. For clarity, this means TAs cannot work in excess of five (5) TA130 contracts. If

a TA has accepted six hundred and fifty contract hours in a term, they are not able to accept any

additional TA, marker or demonstrator hours.

We encourage you to apply for all positions you are interested in and qualified for. However, these

roles typically require periods of high-intensity work at specific points in the semester (e.g.,

grading duties and student questions around assessment deadlines). These high-intensity weeks

often overlap across courses.

The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring they can complete all duties accurately

and in a timely manner and must realistically assess their capacity before accepting the position.IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE EMAIL BY THE

APPLICATION DEADLINE YOUR CV AND A SEPARATE WORD DOCUMENT,

LISTING IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER BY ACADEMIC YEAR AND SEMESTER,

ALL CUPE POSITIONS (TA, MARKER, OR DEMONSTRATOR) YOU’VE HELD IN

PSYCHOLOGY AND NEUROSCIENCE AT DALHOUSIE TO:

Dr. Erin Sparks

Email: Erin.Sparks@Dal.Ca

Dalhousie University 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 minority

sexual orientations and gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to

the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit

www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

TEACHING ASSISTANT/MARKER/DEMONSTRATOR POSTING

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4R2

POSTING DATE: July 15, 2025

APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 22, 2025

POSITION: Teaching Assistant (TA130)

January-April -2026

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Department of Psychology and Neuroscience,

Life Sciences Centre, Halifax

PAY RATE: $3,907 [130 hours], as per the CUPE Collective

Agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT: The Teaching Assistant will assist with

PSYO/NESC 3161.03 (Measuring Behaviour)

This course will consist of both lectures and online lab work and will have ~36 students.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

§ Marking written assignments

§ Holding tutorials for the assignments

§ Meeting with students

§ Generating test questions

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:

Experience with animal behaviour and laboratory courses is required. Applicants must

have a good knowledge of Brightspace (particularly grading on Brightspace) and

Microsoft Teams. Applicants must be able to help students with open-source software

installation and usage and will need to effectively communicate to students about their

scientific writing. A minimum of 2 years of experience with data analysis, statistics, and

the qualitative and quantitative scoring of rodent behaviour from videos, is considered

an asset. Experience with behavioural phenotyping software is an asset.

This class is being offered on-line asynchronous, but some synchronous online tutorials

may be required.

An instructor will be hired to teach this course. The above duties and requirements

might therefore be altered somewhat once the instructor is hired.

Please Note: Non-student TA assignments are limited to no more than six hundred and fifty

hours per term. For clarity, this means TAs cannot work in excess of five (5) TA130 contracts. If

a TA has accepted six hundred and fifty contract hours in a term, they are not able to accept any

additional TA, marker or demonstrator hours.We encourage you to apply for all positions you are interested in and qualified for. However, these

roles typically require periods of high-intensity work at specific points in the semester (e.g.,

grading duties and student questions around assessment deadlines). These high-intensity weeks

often overlap across courses.

The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring they can complete all duties accurately

and in a timely manner and must realistically assess their capacity before accepting the position.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE EMAIL BY THE

APPLICATION DEADLINE YOUR CV AND A SEPARATE WORD DOCUMENT,

LISTING IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER BY ACADEMIC YEAR AND SEMESTER,

ALL CUPE POSITIONS (TA, MARKER, OR DEMONSTRATOR) YOU’VE HELD IN

PSYCHOLOGY AND NEUROSCIENCE AT DALHOUSIE TO:

Dr. Erin Sparks

Email: Erin.Sparks@Dal.Ca

Dalhousie University 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 minority

sexual orientations and gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to

the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit

www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

TEACHING ASSISTANT/MARKER/DEMONSTRATOR POSTING

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4R2

POSTING DATE: July 15, 2025

APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 22, 2025

POSITION: Teaching Assistant (TA130)

January – April 2026

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Department of Psychology and Neuroscience,

Life Sciences Centre, Halifax

PAY RATE: $3,907 [one term, 130 hours], as per the CUPE

Collective Agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT: The Teaching Assistant will assist with PSYO/NESC

3137.03 (Research Methods in Cognitive

Neuroscience).

Duties include, but are not limited to:

§ Demonstrate and assist students in designing, conducting, and analyzing

electroencephalography (EEG) experiments, including MNE-Python software

§ Organize student lab groups

§ Organize labs, including ensuring that lab equipment is functional, ensuring that

sufficient supplies are on hand, and that all materials necessary for labs are

organized and ready

§ Demonstrate and assist students in performing analysis of functional magnetic

resonance imaging (fMRI) and/or functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS)

data using Python

§ Oversee class tours of local neuroimaging facilities, including taking attendance

§ Prepare and deliver labs in-person, as necessary

§ Grade lab reports, exams, and other student work.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:

Applicants specializing in cognitive neuroscience preferred. Previous experience with at

least one non-invasive human neuroimaging technique required. Previous experience

with Python programming is required.

An instructor will be hired to teach this course. The above duties and requirements

might therefore be altered somewhat once the instructor is hired.Please Note: Non-student TA assignments are limited to no more than six hundred and fifty

hours per term. For clarity, this means TAs cannot work in excess of five (5) TA130 contracts. If

a TA has accepted six hundred and fifty contract hours in a term, they are not able to accept any

additional TA, marker or demonstrator hours.

We encourage you to apply for all positions you are interested in and qualified for. However, these

roles typically require periods of high-intensity work at specific points in the semester (e.g.,

grading duties and student questions around assessment deadlines). These high-intensity weeks

often overlap across courses.

The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring they can complete all duties accurately

and in a timely manner and must realistically assess their capacity before accepting the position.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE EMAIL BY THE

APPLICATION DEADLINE YOUR CV AND A SEPARATE WORD DOCUMENT,

LISTING IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER BY ACADEMIC YEAR AND SEMESTER,

ALL CUPE POSITIONS (TA, MARKER, OR DEMONSTRATOR) YOU’VE HELD IN

PSYCHOLOGY AND NEUROSCIENCE AT DALHOUSIE TO:

Dr. Aaron Newman

Email: Aaron.Newman@Dal.Ca

Dalhousie University 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 minority

sexual orientations and gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to

the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit

www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

TEACHING ASSISTANT/MARKER/DEMONSTRATOR POSTING

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4R2

POSTING DATE: July 15, 2025

APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 22, 2025

POSITION: Marker, 30 Hours

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: PAY RATE: WORK ASSIGNMENT: September – December 2025

Department of Psychology and Neuroscience,

Life Sciences Centre, Halifax

$24.00/hour, as per the CUPE Collective

Agreement

The marker will assist with PSYO 6105 (Ethics and

Professional Decision Making)

Duties include, but are not limited to:

§ Assisting the instructor with grading a written assignment outlining the 10 step

decision-making process for an ethical dilemma.

§ Assisting the instructor with grade an oral presentation outlining the 10 step

decision-making process for an ethical dilemma.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:

Applicants must have completed a graduate level ethics course in clinical psychology

and have knowledge of the Canadian Code of Ethics for Psychologists, professional

standards for psychologists, Tri-Council policy on ethical research, and relevant

provincial and federal legislations.

Up to, but not over, 30 hours of marking will be required for this position.

Please Note: Non-student TA assignments are limited to no more than six hundred and fifty

hours per term. For clarity, this means TAs cannot work in excess of five (5) TA130 contracts. If

a TA has accepted six hundred and fifty contract hours in a term, they are not able to accept any

additional TA, marker or demonstrator hours.

We encourage you to apply for all positions you are interested in and qualified for. However, these

roles typically require periods of high-intensity work at specific points in the semester (e.g.,

grading duties and student questions around assessment deadlines). These high-intensity weeks

often overlap across courses.

The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring they can complete all duties accurately

and in a timely manner and must realistically assess their capacity before accepting the position.IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE EMAIL BY THE

APPLICATION DEADLINE YOUR CV AND A SEPARATE WORD DOCUMENT,

LISTING IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER BY ACADEMIC YEAR AND SEMESTER,

ALL CUPE POSITIONS (TA, MARKER, OR DEMONSTRATOR) YOU’VE HELD IN

PSYCHOLOGY AND NEUROSCIENCE AT DALHOUSIE TO:

Dr. Natalie Stratton

Email: Natalie.Stratton@Dal.Ca

Dalhousie University 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 minority

sexual orientations and gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to

the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit

www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

TEACHING ASSISTANT/MARKER/DEMONSTRATOR POSTING

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4R2

POSTING DATE: July 15, 2025

APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 22, 2025

POSITION: Marker – up to 65 hours

September – December 2025

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Department of Psychology and Neuroscience,

Life Sciences Centre, Halifax

$24.00/hr, as per the CUPE Collective Agreement

PAY RATE: WORK ASSIGNMENT:

The Marker will assist with marking for PSYO 2444 (Forensic Psychology). This requires

grading assignments and short-answer questions on exams.

Approximately, but not exceeding, 65 hours of marking will be required for this

position.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: General content knowledge of forensics (e.g., a

prior undergraduate course, evidence of research in the forensic area) is required.

Applicants specializing in forensic psychology will be given priority.

Please Note: Non-student TA assignments are limited to no more than six hundred and fifty

hours per term. For clarity, this means TAs cannot work in excess of five (5) TA130 contracts. If

a TA has accepted six hundred and fifty contract hours in a term, they are not able to accept any

additional TA, marker or demonstrator hours.

We encourage you to apply for all positions you are interested in and qualified for. However,

these roles typically require periods of high-intensity work at specific points in the semester (e.g.,

grading duties and student questions around assessment deadlines). These high-intensity weeks

often overlap across courses.

The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring they can complete all duties accurately

and in a timely manner and must realistically assess their capacity before accepting the position.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE EMAIL BY THE

APPLICATION DEADLINE YOUR CV AND A SEPARATE WORD DOCUMENT,

LISTING IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER BY ACADEMIC YEAR AND SEMESTER,

ALL CUPE POSITIONS (TA, MARKER, OR DEMONSTRATOR) YOU’VE HELD IN

PSYCHOLOGY AND NEUROSCIENCE AT DALHOUSIE TO:Jennifer McArthur

Email: Jennifer.McArthur@Dal.Ca

Dalhousie University 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 minority

sexual orientations and gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to

the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit

www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

TEACHING ASSISTANT/MARKER/DEMONSTRATOR POSTING

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4R2

POSTING DATE: July 15, 2025

APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 22, 2025

POSITION: Marker, 50 Hours

September – December 2025

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Department of Psychology and Neuroscience

Life Sciences Centre, Halifax

PAY RATE: $24.00/hour, as per the CUPE Collective

Agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT: The Marker will grade students’ written responses on exams

and/or assignments for PSYO 2090 (Developmental Psychology) in the Fall term.

Approximately, but not exceeding, 50 hours of marking will be required for this

position.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Applicants must have a background in Psychology

and have taken a developmental psychology class. Applicants must have experience

working as a university TA or marker for course(s) that involved following a detailed

grading rubric for grading students’ written work. Familiarity with grading using

Crowdmark is an asset.

An instructor will be hired to teach this course. The above duties and requirements

might therefore be altered somewhat once the instructor is hired.

Please Note: Non-student TA assignments are limited to no more than six hundred and fifty

hours per term. For clarity, this means TAs cannot work in excess of five (5) TA130 contracts. If

a TA has accepted six hundred and fifty contract hours in a term, they are not able to accept any

additional TA, marker or demonstrator hours.

We encourage you to apply for all positions you are interested in and qualified for. However, these

roles typically require periods of high-intensity work at specific points in the semester (e.g.,

grading duties and student questions around assessment deadlines). These high-intensity weeks

often overlap across courses.

The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring they can complete all duties accurately

and in a timely manner and must realistically assess their capacity before accepting the position.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE EMAIL BY THE

APPLICATION DEADLINE YOUR CV AND A SEPARATE WORD DOCUMENT,

LISTING IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER BY ACADEMIC YEAR AND SEMESTER,

ALL CUPE POSITIONS (TA, MARKER, OR DEMONSTRATOR) YOU’VE HELD IN

PSYCHOLOGY AND NEUROSCIENCE AT DALHOUSIE TO:Dr. Erin Sparks

Email: Erin.Sparks@Dal.Ca

Dalhousie University 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 minority

sexual orientations and gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to

the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit

www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

TEACHING ASSISTANT/MARKER/DEMONSTRATOR POSTING

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4H6

POSTING DATE: July 15, 2025

APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 22, 2025

POSITION: Marker, up to 35 hours

September-December 2025

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Department of Psychology and Neuroscience,

Life Sciences Centre, Halifax

$24.00/hour, as per CUPE Collective Agreement

PAY RATE: WORK ASSIGNMENT:

The Marker will assist with marking for PSYO/NESC 3970.03 (Molecular

Neuroscience). This requires marking assignments, short online quizzes, midterms and

final exam.

Approximately, but not exceeding, 35 hours of marking will be required for this

position.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Applicants who have demonstrated ability to

assess good scientific writing and who have a strong background in molecular

neuroscience or equivalent will be given preference.

Please Note: Non-student TA assignments are limited to no more than six hundred and fifty

hours per term. For clarity, this means TAs cannot work in excess of five (5) TA130 contracts. If

a TA has accepted six hundred and fifty contract hours in a term, they are not able to accept any

additional TA, marker or demonstrator hours.

We encourage you to apply for all positions you are interested in and qualified for. However, these

roles typically require periods of high-intensity work at specific points in the semester (e.g.,

grading duties and student questions around assessment deadlines). These high-intensity weeks

often overlap across courses.

The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring they can complete all duties accurately

and in a timely manner and must realistically assess their capacity before accepting the position.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE EMAIL BY THE

APPLICATION DEADLINE YOUR CV AND A SEPARATE WORD DOCUMENT,

LISTING IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER BY ACADEMIC YEAR AND SEMESTER,

ALL CUPE POSITIONS (TA, MARKER, OR DEMONSTRATOR) YOU’VE HELD IN

PSYCHOLOGY AND NEUROSCIENCE AT DALHOUSIE TO:Dr. Lucia Caceres