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TEACHING ASSISTANT POSTING
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
BIOL 3630 – Field Methods in Animal Behaviour
POSTING DATE: May 4, 2026
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 18, 2026 (automatically renewed for 5 days until filled)
POSITION: Teaching Assistant – 90 hours – 1 position
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Summer SEASIDE program, Biology Department
INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Andy Horn
PAY RATE: as per CUPE agreement
DATES OF EMPLOYMENT: July 6 – 22, 2026
WORK ASSIGNMENT: Assist with the SEASIDE summer class BIOL 3630.03, Field Methods in Animal Behaviour, which runs from July 6-22, 2026. Duties include: Most importantly, rapid marking and constructive, meaningful feedback to student work (40 hours). Also answering student questions in the class and field (20 hours), attending field trips and helping with supervising for any safety issues in the field (20 hours); organizing equipment and supplies; and logistics and preparation for the field trips (10 hours).
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Upper-year or graduate B.Sc. in Biology or a related field, experience in independent field research on animal behavior at the graduate level or equivalent. Good physical condition – some moderate physical labour is required. CPR/First Aid Certification required (SEASIDE will compensate).
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:
Dr. Andy Horn, Biology Dept, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
E-mail: aghorn@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
BIOL/MARI/ENVS 3623 – Coastal Ecology
POSTING DATE: April 23, 2026
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 10, 2026 (automatically renewed for 5 days until filled)
POSITION: Teaching Assistant, 2 positions, 180 hours total (90 each)
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Summer SEASIDE program, Biology Department
INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Jen Frail-Gauthier
PAY RATE: as per CUPE agreement
DATES OF EMPLOYMENT: July 6 – 22, 2026
WORK ASSIGNMENT: Assist with the SEASIDE summer class Coastal Ecology, BIOL/MARI/ENVS 3623 (class dates July 6- 22 2026). Duties include helping to prepare field trip and laboratory materials, helping students on field trips (6 day-trips) and in labs (at least 3), organizing and cleaning up from labs and field trips (equipment and space). Some grading may be required, including commenting on students’ presentations on the last two days of the class.
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Previous experience in a learning environment (TA or Demonstrator) is important; previous student of Coastal Ecology is an asset; senior undergraduate or graduate student with coastal ecology and species (plants, seaweeds, animals) identification experience 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:
Dr. Jen Frail-Gauthier, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
Email: jfrail@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
BIOL 3327 Entomology
POSTING DATE: April 22, 2026
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 07, 2026 (automatically renewed for 5 days until filled)
POSITION: TA – 180 hours total, split into multiple positions: 2 positions for 50 hours (45+5); 1 position for 70 hours (65+5); 1 position for 10 hours
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Summer SEASIDE program, Biology Department
INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Tatiana Rossolimo
PAY RATE: as per CUPE agreement
DATES OF EMPLOYMENT: June 1 – June 17, 2026
WORK ASSIGNMENT: Assist with the summer class Biology 3327.03, Entomology, which is taught from June 1 –June 17, 2026. Duties include: Demonstrating and helping students in the lab; answering questions and offering feedback; marking exercises, lab exams, and collections; organizing equipment and supplies; demonstrating on the field trips; and preparation for the field trips.
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: BSc in Biology (completed or near-completion), experience in lab work in entomology, experience identification of arthropods, especially insects; minimum A grade in Entomology class. Previous experience teaching entomology labs and/or field trips will be considered 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.
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:
Dr. Tatiana Rossolimo, Biology Dept, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
E-mail: tatiana@rossolimo.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
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
BIOL 3328 Medical Entomology
POSTING DATE: April 22, 2026
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 07, 2026 (automatically renewed for 5 days until filled)
POSITION: TA – 180 hours total, split into multiple positions: 2 positions for 50 hours (45+5); 1 position for 70 hours (65+5); 1 position for 10 hours
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Summer SEASIDE program, Biology Department
INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Tatiana Rossolimo
PAY RATE: as per CUPE agreement
DATES OF EMPLOYMENT: May 15– 30, 2026
WORK ASSIGNMENT: Assist with the summer class Biology 3328.03, Medical Entomology, which is taught from May 15 – 30, 2026. Duties include: Demonstrating and helping students in the lab; answering questions and offering feedback; marking exercises, lab exams, and collections; organizing equipment and supplies; demonstrating on the field trips; and preparation for the field trips.
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: BSc in Biology (completed or near-completion), experience in lab work in entomology, experience identification of arthropods, especially insects; minimum A grade in Medical Entomology class. Previous experience teaching entomology labs and/or field trips will be considered 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.
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:
Dr. Tatiana Rossolimo, Biology Dept, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
E-mail: tatiana@rossolimo.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.
MARKER POSTING
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4R2
POSTING DATE: April 20, 2026
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 29, 2026
POSITION: Marker, GWST 2110 (Summer Term 2026 – Online Delivery)
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Gender and Women’s Studies, Multidisciplinary Centre
PAY RATE: As per CUPE Collective Agreement (90 hours)
WORK ASSIGNMENT: The Marker will assist with GWST 2110.03: Special Topics in GWST: Gender, Sexuality and Pop Culture. It is scheduled to be delivered online from July 6-27, 2026.
Duties include: Marking student assignments and exams.
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. Having experience with gender, sexuality and pop culture either via past employment as a Marker/Teaching Assistant or as part of their academic studies is an asset. It would also be an asset to have experience serving as a TA or Marker for an online course. Other core requirements include excellent time-management for finishing marking, and the ability to give reliable grammar and composition advice demonstrated through strong essay writing skills.
If you are interested in the above position, please send applications to gwst@dal.ca with the subject line “GWST 2110 Marker Application” before the application deadline, including a Cover letter and Resume/CV. Submission of subject matters knowledge, such as a course paper about pop culture and gender and sexuality, evidence of experience working on an online course, and a brief essay that demonstrates your writing skills would be considered as assets.
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/MARKER/DEMONSTRATOR POSTING DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4R2
POSTING DATE: April 14, 2026
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 28, 2026
POSITION: Teaching Assistant (TA65)
Summer School 2026
Term A (May 11 – June 26, 2026)
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Department of Psychology and Neuroscience Life Sciences Centre
PAY RATE: $2,210 (as per the CUPE Collective Agreement)
WORK ASSIGNMENT: The Teaching Assistant will assist with PSYO 3444.03 (Criminal Behaviour)
Duties may include, but are not limited to:
1) Grading assignments and tests (short-answer questions)
2) Meeting with students
3) Reading & learning any unfamiliar material related to the course
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: General content knowledge of forensic psychology (e.g., a prior undergraduate course, evidence of research in the forensic area) is required. Specialization in forensic psychology is considered an asset. Ability to meet deadlines and a keen attention to detail are also requirements.
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 during the summer. If a TA has accepted six hundred and fifty contract hours during a given summer, 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. Please note that summer courses are offered on differing schedules between May and August, and follow a condensed 3- or 7-week schedule. Be aware of the term dates for the course(s) you are applying for, noting that courses may overlap.
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 CHRONOLOGIAL ORDER BY ACADEMIC YEAR AND SEMESTER, ALL CUPE POSITIONS (TA, CUPE MARKER [not marking jobs you’ve had as part of the marker pool] OR DEMONSTRATOR) YOU’VE HELD IN PSYCHOLOGY AND NEUROSCIENCE AT DALHOUSIE TO:
Dr. Erin Sparks
E-mail: pnugpc@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: April 14, 2026
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 28, 2026
POSITION: Teaching Assistant (TA110)
Summer School 2026
Term A (May 11 – June 26, 2026)
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Department of Psychology and Neuroscience Life Sciences Centre
PAY RATE: $3,740 (as per the CUPE Collective Agreement)
WORK ASSIGNMENT: The Teaching Assistant will assist with PSYO 2501.03 (Statistical Methods I).
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Help facilitate statistics workshops twice per week (i.e., you need to be present for some in-class facilitation while students work on problems).
- Proctoring exams and coordinating make-up exams for students who miss them. 3. Coordinating missed assessments and providing extensions via the student declaration of absence system.
- Proofreading quizzes, exams, and workshops prior to release to students. 5. Modifying quiz questions on Brightspace.
- Answering student questions asynchronously or in scheduled meetings with students.
- Potentially some learning of material, depending on your background.
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Applicants having some experience/facility with statistics, good attention to detail, and a great deal of patience are preferred. You need to be physically present at Dalhousie about twice a week during class time to take this position. Ability to meet deadlines and a keen attention to detail are also requirements.
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 during the summer. If a TA has accepted six hundred and fifty contract hours during a given summer, 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. Please note that summer courses are offered on differing schedules between May and August, and follow a condensed 3- or 7-week schedule. Be aware of the term dates for the course(s) you are applying for, noting that courses may overlap.
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 CHRONOLOGIAL ORDER BY ACADEMIC YEAR AND SEMESTER, ALL CUPE POSITIONS (TA, CUPE MARKER [not marking jobs you’ve has as part
of the marker pool] OR DEMONSTRATOR) YOU’VE HELD IN PSYCHOLOGY AND NEUROSCIENCE AT DALHOUSIE TO:
Dr. Sean MacKinnon
E-Mail: 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: April 14, 2026
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 28, 2026
POSITION: Teaching Assistant (TA110) (three positions available) Summer School 2026
Term B (July 6 – August 21, 2026)
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, Life Sciences Centre, Halifax
PAY RATE: $3,740 (as per the CUPE Collective Agreement)
WORK ASSIGNMENT: The Teaching Assistant will assist with the running of PSYO 1032.03 (Introduction to Psychology and Neuroscience II:
From Social Interaction to Psychopathology – Distance
Education Course).
Duties may include, but are not limited to:
– Marking and providing feedback for lab assignments
– Meeting with students, virtually, for office hours or check-ins
– Collating and posting marks on the University’s on-line learning system (Brightspace) – Assisting PSYO 1032.03 instructor with course-related tasks
– Communicating with students via email, MS Teams, and/or Brightspace
REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION: Applicants must be undergraduate or graduate students who have completed Psychology or Neuroscience 1011.03 and 1012.03, or equivalent. Preference will be given to those individuals who are familiar with the course content and laboratory assignments used previously in Psychology and Neuroscience at Dalhousie, and the online learning management system, Brightspace. Individuals must have a strong background in Psychology/Neuroscience. They must also be knowledgeable and comfortable with Brightspace (including file uploads, item creation, entering grades, attaching feedback, etc.). Ability to meet deadlines and a keen attention to detail are also requirements.
Due to the condensed timeline, the position may involve work/availability on the weekends and evenings.
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 during the summer. If a TA has accepted six hundred and fifty contract hours during a given summer, 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. Please note that summer courses are offered on differing schedules between May and August, and follow a condensed 3- or 7-week schedule. Be aware of the term dates for the course(s) you are applying for, noting that courses may overlap.
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 CHRONOLOGIAL ORDER BY ACADEMIC YEAR AND SEMESTER, ALL CUPE POSITIONS (TA, CUPE MARKER [not marking jobs you’ve had as part of the marker pool] OR DEMONSTRATOR) YOU’VE HELD IN PSYCHOLOGY AND NEUROSCIENCE AT DALHOUSIE TO:
Kevin LeBlanc
E-mail: kevin.leblanc@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: April 14, 2026
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 28, 2026
POSITION: Teaching Assistant (TA110) (three positions available) Summer School 2026
Term A (May 11 – June 26, 2026)
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, Life Sciences Centre, Halifax
PAY RATE: $3,740 (as per the CUPE Collective Agreement)
WORK ASSIGNMENT: The Teaching Assistant will assist with the running of PSYO 1031.03 (Introduction to Psychology and Neuroscience I:
From Neuron to Person – Distance Education Course).
Duties may include, but are not limited to:
– Marking and providing feedback for lab assignments
– Meeting with students, virtually, for office hours or check-ins
– Collating and posting marks on the University’s on-line learning system (Brightspace) – Assisting PSYO 1031.03 instructor with course-related tasks
– Communicating with students via email, MS Teams, and/or Brightspace
REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION: Applicants must be undergraduate or graduate students who have completed Psychology or Neuroscience 1011.03 and 1012.03, or equivalent. Preference will be given to those individuals who are familiar with the course content, laboratory assignments used previously in Psychology and Neuroscience at Dalhousie, and the online learning management system, Brightspace. Individuals must have a strong background in Psychology/Neuroscience. They must also be knowledgeable and comfortable with Brightspace (including file uploads, item creation, entering grades, attaching feedback, etc.). Ability to meet deadlines and keen attention to detail are also requirements.
Due to the condensed timeline, the position may involve work/availability on the weekends and evenings.
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 during the summer. If a TA has accepted six hundred and fifty contract hours during a given summer, 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. Please note that summer courses are offered on differing schedules between May and August, and follow a condensed 3- or 7-week schedule. Be aware of the term dates for the course(s) you are applying for, noting that courses may overlap.
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 CHRONOLOGIAL ORDER BY ACADEMIC YEAR AND SEMESTER, ALL CUPE POSITIONS (TA, CUPE MARKER [not marking jobs you’ve had as part of the marker pool] OR DEMONSTRATOR) YOU’VE HELD IN PSYCHOLOGY AND NEUROSCIENCE AT DALHOUSIE TO:
Kevin LeBlanc
E-mail: Kevin.LeBlanc@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: April 14, 2026
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 28, 2026
POSITION: Teaching Assistant (TA65)
Summer School 2026
Term A1 (May 11 – June 2, 2026)
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, Life Sciences Centre, Halifax
PAY RATE: $2,210 (as per CUPE Collective Agreement)
WORK ASSIGNMENT: The Teaching Assistant will assist with PSYO/NESC 3271.03 (Development Origins of Health and
Disease).
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- ▪ Watching and helping grade student presentations (pre-recorded 5-minute videos) with the course instructor within 7 days of submissions.
- Presentations (n = 20 x 2 rounds) are due for students at 11:59 PM on two Thursdays: May 21st and May 28th (depending on their assigned topic).
- Reviewing and helping grade student final projects with the course instructor within 20 days of submissions.
- Final projects (n = 40; 2 format options: infographic or written report) are due at 11:59 PM on Mon., June 1st – Thurs., June 4th (3-day grace period).
- Posting presentation and final project grades and rubric PDFs to Brightspace.
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:
- Research experience in a field related to the developmental origins of health and disease with strong writing skills as the course content is fully derived from research in this area.
- Good competency with Brightspace as this course is completely online and delivered asynchronously. In particular, familiarity with providing clear and accurate assignment feedback and posting grades and rubric PDFs.
- Good familiarity with Microsoft Excel (e.g., conditional formatting, formulas/functions) as this is how the instructor tracks the grading of specific components of the presentation and final project rubrics.
- Ability to meet grading deadlines, good communication with the course instructor, and a keen attention to detail.
- Availability from May 11th to June 25th:
- General availability between May 11th and May 21st (first set of presentations due) in order to stay on top of course announcements and become familiar with the course set up and rubrics.
- Specific availability for grading the abovementioned assignments with the course instructor between May 21st and June 25th (~10-15 hours a week during these 5 weeks, any day or time that works best).
This course is being delivered online asynchronous.
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 during the summer. If a TA has accepted six hundred and fifty contract hours during a given summer, 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. Please note that summer courses are offered on differing schedules between May and August, and follow a condensed 3- or 7-week schedule. Be aware of the term dates for the course(s) you are applying for, noting that courses may overlap.
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, CUPE MARKER [not marking jobs you’ve had as part of the marker pool] OR DEMONSTRATOR) YOU’VE HELD IN PSYCHOLOGY AND NEUROSCIENCE AT DALHOUSIE TO:
Dr. Libby Myles
Email: libby.myles@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: April 14, 2026
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 28, 2026
POSITION: Marker, up to 60 Hours
PSYO/NESC 2000.03 (Methods in Experimental
Psychology and Neuroscience)
Term A, May 11 – June 26, 2026
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, Life Sciences Centre, Halifax
PAY RATE: $25.59/hour (as per the CUPE Collective Agreement)
WORK ASSIGNMENT:
Approximately, but not exceeding, 50 hours of marking will be required for this position. The marker will be responsible for managing grades for 10 auto-graded quizzes and preparing virtual quiz post-mortem reviews for each based upon student performance, approximately 5 hours in total. The marker will also grade 6 virtual discussion questions and provide summaries to the instructors to create assessment questions, about 12 hours in total. The bulk of the work will be devoted to two exams at the end of May and mid-June, approximately 15 hours each, for a total of 30 hours. This involves grading short answer questions, recruiting and managing markers from the departmental marking pool, setting a grading schedule with clear deadlines, and creating virtual exam post-mortems.
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:
Strong scientific literacy is required—this includes knowledge and understanding of scientific methods, research design, and the scientific literature. Experience with virtual and flipped classroom teaching, video recording and Brightspace are requirements. The ability to meet deadlines and a keen attention to detail is required. Familiarity with a Research Methods course (NESC/PSYO 2000, or equivalent) are considered assets.
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 during the summer. If a TA has accepted six hundred and fifty contract hours during a given summer, 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. Please note that summer courses are offered on differing schedules between May and August, and follow a condensed 3- or 7-week schedule. Be aware of the term dates for the course(s) you are applying for, noting that courses may overlap.
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 CHRONOLOGIAL ORDER BY ACADEMIC YEAR AND SEMESTER, ALL CUPE POSITIONS (TA, CUPE MARKER [not marking jobs you’ve had as part of the marker pool] OR DEMONSTRATOR) YOU’VE HELD IN PSYCHOLOGY AND NEUROSCIENCE AT DALHOUSIE TO:
Dr. Jennifer Stamp
Email: Jennifer.Stamp@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: April 14, 2026
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 28, 2026
POSITION: Teaching Assistant (TA130)
Summer School 2026
Term A1 (May 11 – June 2, 2026)
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, Life Sciences Centre, Halifax
PAY RATE: $4,420 (as per the CUPE Collective Agreement)
WORK ASSIGNMENT: The Teaching Assistant will assist with PSYO/NESC 3133.03 (Research Methods in Memory).
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Providing an online presence to assist/meet with students
- Monitor the course Brightspace communication tools regularly
- Post timely responses to questions about course material, lab assignments, etc
- Respond to inquiries from students asking about course content, lab requirements, requests for feedback
- Use video conferencing, IM, discussion, chat or other tools as necessary to facilitate discussion of course material, as requested or required by the nature of the student inquiries
- Marking lab reports
- Downloading written reports from Brightspace and posting the marked versions back on-line
- Marking multiple written assignments submitted by each student over the semester. A rubric will be provided to ease assignment of grades but written comments to the students – especially on the earliest reports – will be expected
- In this fast-paced summer course, assignment dates are staggered throughout the three weeks of term but will require that the teaching assistant stay on top of the work to ensure timely feedback to students.
- The final assignment is due in the last days of class; the TA should expect assignment grading to extend beyond the stated term end date.
- Marking exams
- Marking one online midterm exam and one on-line final exam, both of which consist primarily of auto-graded questions but that may require grading of a short- and/or long-answer questions
- a) A detailed marking key will be provided online by the course instructor
- b) Grading must be done in a timely manner to ensure prompt feedback to students; grading should be completed no later than 1 week after the exam closes
- c) The final exam is presented in the last days of term; the TA should expect exam grading to extend beyond the stated term end date.
- Marking one online midterm exam and one on-line final exam, both of which consist primarily of auto-graded questions but that may require grading of a short- and/or long-answer questions
- Holding virtual office hours
- In addition to checking and posting to discussion boards on a regular (daily) basis, hold “virtual office hours” at a set time for a short duration every day or every other day (for a total of 2 hours per week) during which students can drop in without an appointment to gain immediate feedback to questions or inquiries
- a) Office hours may require but not be limited to the use of online TEAMS meetings Office hours are meant to aid and guide students who request additional help and/or feedback on their work
- Communicating regularly with the course instructor
- Contacting the instructor as necessary to ensure that you are comfortable with the course content, to address any questions/concerns about grading or student performance, etc.
- Familiarizing yourself with course content, as necessary
- Course materials are provided online to students and are available to the TA for review
- a) The TA must be familiar with the course material and content
- Analyses depend on students using jamovi for one-way and factorial within-subjects and repeated-measures designs
- a) The TA must be/become familiar with how to use jamovi for these analyses and able to help students use this tool for analysis
- b) The TA must be comfortable with analyzing and interpreting within-subjects and mixed factorial experiments
- Course materials are provided online to students and are available to the TA for review
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:
REQUIRED
- Knowledge and background in cognitive psychology and/or human memory above the 3rd-year undergraduate level (e.g., courses taken, independent research experience at an honours and/or graduate level)
- Knowledge and background in statistics (e.g., courses taken, formal teaching experience in statistics), with the ability to conduct, report, and interpret multi-factorial within- and between-subjects analyses and appropriate pairwise comparisons
- Knowledge and background in experimental methods beyond the 3rd-year undergraduate level (e.g., courses taken, independent research experience in an honours and/or graduate thesis, formal teaching experience in experimental methods/design)
- Experience in scientific writing beyond the 3rd-year undergraduate level (e.g., courses taken, independent research experience in an honours and/or graduate thesis or PhD comprehensive project, scientific publication)
- Knowledge of APA format
- Knowledge and experience with statistical software (e.g., jamovi, SPSS, R) • Familiarity with Brightspace or other similar online learning management tool • Access to an internet-enabled computer and reliable internet connection • Ability to meet deadlines and a keen attention to detail
PREFERRED
- Training/experience in cognitive psychology and/or human memory beyond the undergraduate level
- Training/experience in statistics beyond the undergraduate level
- Formal training in Teaching Effectiveness (e.g., through coursework or certificate from Centre for University Learning and Teaching)
- Independent research experience that includes designing and executing experiments in cognitive psychology or a closely related field, with preference given to independent research experience in human memory
- Prior experience grading and giving feedback on undergraduate laboratory reports in Psychology
- Experience using jamovi
- Experience using Brightspace assessment tools (Assignments, Quizzes, Grades, Rubics) This course is being delivered online.
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 during the summer. If a TA has accepted six hundred and fifty contract hours during a given summer, 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. Please note that summer courses are offered on differing schedules between May and August, and follow a condensed 3- or 7-week schedule. Be aware of the term dates for the course(s) you are applying for, noting that courses may overlap.
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 CHRONOLOGIAL ORDER BY ACADEMIC YEAR AND SEMESTER, ALL CUPE POSITIONS (TA, CUPE MARKER [not marking jobs you’ve had as part of the marker pool] OR DEMONSTRATOR) YOU’VE HELD IN PSYCHOLOGY AND NEUROSCIENCE AT DALHOUSIE TO:
Dr. Tracy Taylor-Helmick
E-mail: Tracy.Taylor-Helmick@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: April 14, 2026
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 28, 2026
POSITION: Teaching Assistant (TA130)
Summer School 2026
Term A1 (May 11 – June 2, 2026)
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, Life Sciences Centre, Halifax
PAY RATE: $4,420 (as per the CUPE Collective Agreement)
WORK ASSIGNMENT: The Teaching Assistant will assist with PSYO/NESC 3133.03 (Research Methods in Memory).
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Providing an online presence to assist/meet with students
- Monitor the course Brightspace communication tools regularly
- Post timely responses to questions about course material, lab assignments, etc C. Respond to inquiries from students asking about course content, lab requirements, requests for feedback
D.Use video conferencing, IM, discussion, chat or other tools as necessary to facilitate discussion of course material, as requested or required by the nature of the student inquiries
- Marking lab reports
- Downloading written reports from Brightspace and posting the marked versions back on-line
- Marking multiple written assignments submitted by each student over the semester a) A rubric will be provided to ease assignment of grades but written comments to the students – especially on the earliest reports – will be expected
- b) In this fast-paced summer course, assignment dates are staggered throughout the three weeks of term but will require that the teaching assistant stay on top of the work to ensure timely feedback to students.
- c) The final assignment is due in the last days of class; the TA should expect assignment grading to extend beyond the stated term end date.
- Marking exams
- Marking one online midterm exam and one on-line final exam, both of which consist primarily of auto-graded questions but that may require grading of a short- and/or long-answer questions
- a) A detailed marking key will be provided online by the course instructor b) Grading must be done in a timely manner to ensure prompt feedback to students; grading should be completed no later than 1 week after the exam closes c) The final exam is presented in the last days of term; the TA should expect exam grading to extend beyond the stated term end date.
- Holding virtual office hours
- In addition to checking and posting to discussion boards on a regular (daily) basis, hold “virtual office hours” at a set time for a short duration every day or every other day (for a total of 2 hours per week) during which students can drop in without an appointment to gain immediate feedback to questions or inquiries
- a) Office hours may require but not be limited to the use of online TEAMS meetings Office hours are meant to aid and guide students who request additional help and/or feedback on their work
- Communicating regularly with the course instructor
- Contacting the instructor as necessary to ensure that you are comfortable with the course content, to address any questions/concerns about grading or student performance, etc.
- Familiarizing yourself with course content, as necessary
- Course materials are provided online to students and are available to the TA for review
- a) The TA must be familiar with the course material and content
- Analyses depend on students using jamovi for one-way and factorial within-subjects and repeated-measures designs
- a) The TA must be/become familiar with how to use jamovi for these analyses and able to help students use this tool for analysis
- b) The TA must be comfortable with analyzing and interpreting within-subjects and mixed factorial experiments
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:
REQUIRED
- Knowledge and background in cognitive psychology and/or human memory above the 3rd-year undergraduate level (e.g., courses taken, independent research experience at an honours and/or graduate level)
- Knowledge and background in statistics (e.g., courses taken, formal teaching experience in statistics), with the ability to conduct, report, and interpret multi-factorial within- and between-subjects analyses and appropriate pairwise comparisons
- Knowledge and background in experimental methods beyond the 3rd-year undergraduate level (e.g., courses taken, independent research experience in an honours and/or graduate thesis, formal teaching experience in experimental methods/design)
- Experience in scientific writing beyond the 3rd-year undergraduate level (e.g., courses taken, independent research experience in an honours and/or graduate thesis or PhD comprehensive project, scientific publication)
- Knowledge of APA format
- Knowledge and experience with statistical software (e.g., jamovi, SPSS, R) • Familiarity with Brightspace or other similar online learning management tool • Access to an internet-enabled computer and reliable internet connection • Ability to meet deadlines and a keen attention to detail
PREFERRED
- Training/experience in cognitive psychology and/or human memory beyond the undergraduate level
- Training/experience in statistics beyond the undergraduate level
- Formal training in Teaching Effectiveness (e.g., through coursework or certificate from Centre for University Learning and Teaching)
- Independent research experience that includes designing and executing experiments in cognitive psychology or a closely related field, with preference given to independent research experience in human memory
- Prior experience grading and giving feedback on undergraduate laboratory reports in Psychology
- Experience using jamovi
- Experience using Brightspace assessment tools (Assignments, Quizzes, Grades, Rubics) This course is being delivered online.
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 during the summer. If a TA has accepted six hundred and fifty contract hours during a given summer, 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. Please note that summer courses are offered on differing schedules between May and August, and follow a condensed 3- or 7-week schedule. Be aware of the term dates for the course(s) you are applying for, noting that courses may overlap.
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 CHRONOLOGIAL ORDER BY ACADEMIC YEAR AND SEMESTER, ALL CUPE POSITIONS (TA, CUPE MARKER [not marking jobs you’ve had as part of the marker pool] OR DEMONSTRATOR) YOU’VE HELD IN PSYCHOLOGY AND NEUROSCIENCE AT DALHOUSIE TO:
Dr. Tracy Taylor-Helmick
E-mail: Tracy.Taylor-Helmick@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.
MARKER/DEMONSTRATOR POSTING
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
MARI 3604 – Field Aquaculture
POSTING DATE: April 14, 2026
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 28, 2026 (automatically renewed for 5 days until filled)
POSITION: Demonstrator/Marker, 1 position, 90 hours
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Summer SEASIDE program, Biology Department
INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Mehdi Raissy and Angelisa Osmond
PAY RATE: as per CUPE agreement
DATES OF EMPLOYMENT: April 29 – May 14, 2026
WORK ASSIGNMENT: Assist with the summer class MARI 3604.03, Field Aquaculture. Course meets: April 29 – May 14, 2026. In-person duties include assisting students in the lab. Online duties include: mark quizzes and reports; help with Brightspace management (e.g. setting up quizzes, lab assignments, answering questions in Discussion Board, upload grades, etc.); help students; and help with other logistic and technical support.
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Background in marine biology with experience in aquaculture, fisheries, fish & shellfish biology; preference will be given to candidates with previous experience as a TA, Marker or Demonstrator and previous experience with Brightspace. Background in aquaculture, fisheries, fish & shellfish biology marine biology is preferred. Valid CPR certification required (SEASIDE can compensate)
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:
Angelia Osmond, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
E-mail: Angelisa.Osmond@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.
Faculty of Science
Dalhousie University
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
Halifax, NS B3H 3E2POSITIONS: Teaching Assistant (65-hour) and Marker/Demonstrator (30 hour) for ENVS / ERTH / GEOG 3500 Summer 2026
POSTING DATE: April 13, 2026
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 20, 2026
RATE OF PAY: According to the CUPE AgreementWORK ASSIGNMENT: The Teaching Assistant will be responsible for assisting the primary instructor for ENVS / ERTH / GEOG 3500 “Geographic Information Science and Spatial Data” with delivering the lab component of the class. Responsibilities include providing monitoring two in-person lab sessions per week; monitoring and responding to discussion board questions related to structured workshops and lab projects; minor editing of workshop instructions; grading small value assignments; and providing occasional one on one assistance through screen sharing applications. The Marker/Demonstrator will be responsible for assisting the primary instructor with grading lecture-based assignments and large-value lab projects and tests / exams. The TA and M/D report directly to the instructor.REQUIREMENTS: The Teaching Assistants and Marker/Demonstrator must be senior undergraduate or graduate students at Dalhousie University, with strong command of Geographic Information Systems software (primarily ESRI ArcGIS Pro™). The ability to communicate effectively, to lead and engage ERTH 3500 students and provide constructive feedback are required skills for this position.Applications must include a brief covering letter, a résumé (or curriculum vitae), and should be sent to:Dr. Chris Greene
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Faculty of Science
Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS CANADA, B3H 4J1
TEACHING ASSISTANT POSTING
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
BIOL 3622 Ornithology
POSTING DATE: April 10, 2026
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 24, 2026 (automatically renewed for 5 days until filled)
POSITION: Teaching Assistant–2 positions–115 hours each (TA90 + TA25)
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Summer SEASIDE program, Biology Department
INSTRUCTOR: Christopher Course
PAY RATE: as per CUPE agreement
DATES OF EMPLOYMENT: June 1 – June 16, 2026
WORK ASSIGNMENT: Assist with the summer class BIOL 3622 Ornithology. Course meets: June 1 – June 16, 2026. Duties: assist in the classroom, in the laboratory, in the field (including 8-day overnight field trip), and with marking. Set-up and assist in labs, assist on all aspects of field trip activities. Grade lab assignments and field notebooks. Pick up and return rental vehicles, prepare field gear, plan meals, acquire equipment and food.
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Successful candidates will have extensive experience with Ornithology both in the lab and in the field, particularly with bird identification. Unwavering enthusiasm through long days is a must. Grading assistance is needed after the course ends. Must have valid driver’s license and be comfortable driving mini-vans with full passenger loads. Candidates who have demonstrated for Ornithology in the past will be given preference, as well as those with demonstrator experience in Ecology courses. Standard First Aid and CPR certification within last 3 years.
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 QUESTIONS ABOUT THE POSITION, PLEASE CONTACT: Christopher Course, Ph.D. PTA Biology, Environmental Sciences, SEASIDE, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
E-mail: Christopher.course@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
BIOL/MARI 3635 Species at Risk
POSTING DATE: April 10, 2026
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 24 , 2026 (automatically renewed for 5 days until filled)
POSITION: Teaching Assistant – 110 hrs – 1 position DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Summer SEASIDE program, Biology Department INSTRUCTORS: Dr. Christopher Course and Caleb Gibbons
PAY RATE: as per CUPE agreement
DATES OF EMPLOYMENT: May 15 – May 30, 2026
WORK ASSIGNMENT: Assist with the summer class BIOL/MARI 3635: Species at Risk field course, which is taught from May 15-30, 2026. Duties include: Assist students in the field and classroom (including a 8-day overnight camping trip, and marking some student work), drive students in rented vans, be responsible for class equipment and supplies, help organize food, meals, clean-up. Assist with student inquiries, help students with assignments.
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Senior-level undergraduate, graduate or graduate student, who has taken courses such as: Animal Diversity, Nature Conservation, Ecology, Conservation Biology, Ornithology, Herpetology, DISP, Species At Risk Field Course and other field-intensive courses. Desired expertise includes identification of NS species of birds, plants, lichens, mammals, reptiles and amphibians; navigation experience; GIS mapping experience; and Species at Risk knowledge. Must have Driver’s License valid in NS, a clean driving record, current Standard First Aid and CPR. Must be able to hike on and off trails, through brush and on uneven and wet ground. Must be able to swim and paddle a canoe. Must have suitable field attire including rain gear and rubber boots.
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 QUESTIONS ABOUT THE POSITION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Dr. Christopher Course, PTA, Biology, Environmental Sciences, SEASIDE, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
E-mail: Christopher.course@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: April 13th, 2026
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 03rd, 2026
POSITION: Applications are now open for Teaching Assistant (TA) positions across the following subject areas: IPHE, HLTH, HAHP, LEIS, KINE, and HPRO.
Please use this link to apply: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/7SxJHGvT9W
TERM OF POSITION: EXAMPLE: Fall September 01, 2026- December 31, 2026, and January 01, 2027– April 30th, 2027
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: School of Health and Human Performance
PAY RATE: Dependent upon position and number of hours, as per the CUPE collective agreement
WORK ASSIGNMENT: Duties include, but are not limited to:
TA position:
TAs support course delivery and student learning through a combination of:
- Tutoring and leading tutorials/discussion groups
- Marking assignments and providing feedback
- Assisting with labs, demonstrations, and field activities
- Proctoring exams and supporting course logistics
- Contributing to online or in-person course delivery
Application Requirements
To complete your application, you must upload:
- Current CV
- Unofficial academic transcript (PDF preferred)
Deadline: Sunday, May 3, 2026 @ 11:59 PM (Atlantic)
Late or incomplete submissions will not be accepted.
If you are not prompted to upload your documents, please email them to prc@dal.ca before the deadline.
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.
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