黄色直播

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

POSTING DATE: August 11, 2025
APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 15, 2025
POSITION(S): The following Teaching Assistant (TA) position is available during the fall 2025 term:

Course Number: ERTH 2110.03

Course Name: Field Methods and Geological Maps

Supervisor: M. Young

Position: TA65

Number of Positions: 1

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences and various field locations.

PAY RATE: According to CUPE Agreement Local 3912 (http://3912.cupe.ca/)

WORK ASSIGNMENT: Each position is for 45, 65, 90 or 110 hours of work as indicated in the table above (e.g. a TA90 is paid for 90 hours of work). Duties are varied and will include preparing lab/tutorial material, demonstrating the labs/tutorials, marking the labs/tutorials and assignments, and assisting the course instructor with teaching related duties. The fall term starts on September 2, 2025 and ends December 3, 2025 with the exam period continuing until December 16, 2025. You will be expected to mark student submissions in the exam period and/or invigilate the final exam.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Applicants should be graduate students or highly qualified undergraduate students in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, 黄色直播. Check the university timetable to ensure you are available during the lab/tutorial period for which you are applying.

If you are interested in any of the above position(s), please apply in writing, preferably email, clearly indicating the course number and position (e.g. ERTH 1030 鈥� TA90) by the application deadline to:

Lexie Arnott: lexie@dal.ca

And cc Mike Young: mike.young@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.

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.

黄色直播 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.

DEPARTMENT: Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science

POSTING DATE: August 11, 2025
APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 15, 2025
RATE OF PAY: According to the CUPE Agreement

POSITION(S): One 45-hour Marker/Demonstrator for ENVS/MARI 4003 (Coral Reefs and Environmental Change) Fall 2025.

Work Assignment: Marker assists the primary instructor in marking submissions. Marker reports directly to the instructor.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: Applicants should be a senior undergraduate, or graduate students at 黄色直播. They must have knowledge of the subject matter being taught and be comfortable in facilitating the learning of undergraduate students. Previous experience in TA鈥檌ng or marking or other university level teaching would be a definite asset. Applicants must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and a resume by the application deadline to:

Sue Gass
Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences Susan.Gass@dal.ca

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

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.

黄色直播 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

CLOSING DATE: 25 Aug 2025
POSITIONS:
1 x Teaching Assistant, 65-hour position
1 x Marking Assistant, 30-hour position
*rate of pay is according to the CUPE Agreement

DEPARTMENT/UNIT:  Earth and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science, 黄色直播

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Teaching Assistant (TA) will be responsible for assisting the primary instructor, supporting and occasionally leading the computer lab sessions, marking some student assignments, tests, and quizzes, responding to student queries, supporting the Marking Assistant and helping to ensure timeliness and consistency of grade submissions. The position for the TA requires availability during two lab sessions which run back to back every Tuesday from 9:35am-11:25am and 11:35补尘鈥�1:25辫尘 during the fall 2025 term. The candidate will report directly to the Instructor. The Marking Assistant will mark student assignments, tests, and quizzes and work in collaboration with the TA and the Instructor. Markers will also assist with Brightspace tasks and attend the occasional lab.

REQUIREMENTS:  The Teaching Assistant must be a senior undergraduate or graduate student at 黄色直播 with GIS experience (familiarity with R coding an asset). The ability to communicate effectively, lead tutorials, mark assignments in a timely manner, and provide constructive feedback to students are key assets for these positions.

Applications must include a cover letter stating their experience with any of the above course topics and a current resum茅 or curriculum vitae and a statement of which position you are applying for (Teaching Assistant or Marking Assistant). For more information, and to apply for the position please contact:

Dr. Amy Mui
Environmental Science Program | Faculty of Science, LSC813
黄色直播 | 1355 Oxford Street | Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
Phone: (902) 494-4197 | amy.mui@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.

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.

黄色直播 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.

CLOSING DATE: Aug 21, 2025
POSITION: Laboratory & Field-based Teaching Assistants for ENVS2500 Field Methods in Environmental Science (2 x 65-hour positions)

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: 黄色直播 Faculty of Science, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences

RATE OF PAY: According to the CUPE Agreement

JOB DESCRIPTION: ENVS2500 is a fall term field course scheduled from 8:30-12:30 every Friday during the Fall term (13 weeks). The course is a combination of primarily field and some lab instruction with students visiting a variety of nearby field sites on campus and around Halifax. Up to two Saturday or Sunday trips will be scheduled early in the term to facilitate more in-depth activities.

 The course focuses on three modules:

(1)      widllife sampling with a focus on visual and auditory identification of eastern

Canadian avian, amphibian, and reptile species,

(2) soil sampling and composition analysis with a potential for a water sampling  

      component, and

(3) urban tree, tree diseases, and invasive pests and plants.

TA鈥檚 are responsible for:

路         Managing student groups while in the field,

路         Providing on site instruction and guidance,

路         Marking assignments, tests, and quizzes and

路         Responding to student queries

TAs will also meet with the course instructor as needed to prepare for course activities. The position requires availability during scheduled field / lab sessions and may include before-hours set-up and after-hours clean-up.

REQUIREMENTS: The Teaching Assistant must be a senior undergraduate or graduate student at 黄色直播. Although not required, experience with one or more of the above three course modules is a definite asset. The ability to communicate effectively, to lead and engage students in the field and provide constructive feedback are required skills for this position.

Please include a cover letter stating your experience with any of the above course topics (even peripherally related) and a current resum茅 or curriculum vitae.

For more information, and to apply for the position please contact:
Dr. Christopher Course
PTA Biology & Environmental Sciences
黄色直播, 1355 Oxford Street, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
Christopher.course@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.

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.

黄色直播 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.

Marker and Demonstrator Posting
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada     B3H 4R2

POSTING DATE: August 11, 2025
APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 25, 2025
POSITION(S): The following positions are available for the fall 2025 term:

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences

PAY RATE: According to CUPE Agreement Local 3912

WORK ASSIGNMENT - DEMONSTRATORS: Duties include meeting with the course instructor/TAs, reading and/or doing the lab/tutorial material in advance of the lab, and instruction during the lab or tutorial on a one-on-one or small group basis.

WORK ASSIGNMENT - MARKERS: Duties include meeting with the course instructor/TAs, setting a marking key, marking labs/assignments/tutorials, and compiling marks in a spreadsheet. You may be expected to mark student submissions in the exam period.

For all positions - the fall term starts on September 2, 2025 and ends December 3, 2025 with the exam period continuing until December 16, 2025.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Applicants should be graduate or senior undergraduate students in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, 黄色直播.

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

Lexie Arnott: lexie@dal.ca          

And cc Mike Young: mike.young@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.

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.

黄色直播 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.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE TEACHING ASSISTANTS 鈥� Fall Term 2025

Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Faculty of Science
黄色直播
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4R2

APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 18, 2025
POSITION: Teaching Assistants for ENVS 1100.03, Foundations of Environmental Science: ecosphere, resources & sustainability
SALARY: 3 TAs at 65 hours as per CUPE Collective Agreement

JOB DESCRIPTION: Teaching assistants will lead undergraduate students in tutorial sessions covering a variety of topics in introductory-level environmental science and environmental studies. TAs will grade tutorial assignments and student participation. The tutorials are designed to be hands-on to provide opportunities for small group discussions. TAs are also responsible for tutorial preparation, assessment grading, and exam invigilation.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: Successful applicants must be senior undergraduate, graduate or professional students at 黄色直播, in a field related to environmental science/studies or with undergraduate education in a field related to environmental science. TAs must be reliable, energetic, and enthusiastic about the tutorial topics, and comfortable in facilitating the learning of undergraduate students in the tutorials.

To apply, please email a cover letter and a r茅sum茅/curriculum vitae with two references to Caroline.Franklin@dal.ca. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

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

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.

黄色直播 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.

Marking Position 鈥� Fall Term 2025

Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Faculty of Science
黄色直播
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4R2

Course: ENVS 3501: Environmental Problem Solving I in Fall Term 2025
Application Deadline: August 18, 2025
Position: 1 Marker at 80 hours
Salary: according to CUPE collective agreement

Work Assignment: The Marker will be responsible for assisting the course instructor teaching ENVS 3501 鈥淓nvironmental Problem Solving I鈥� by grading quizzes and assignments as well as updating and maintaining the class grade database. The Marker will report directly to the ENVS 3501 instructor.

Requirements of Position: The Marker must be a senior undergraduate, graduate, or professional student at 黄色直播. Preference will be given to candidates with a broad environmental focus in their studies (experience in both science and social science is an asset). The Marker must be reliable, energetic, and enthusiastic about the position. The Marker will be required to work online and in consultation with the instructor of the course.

To apply, please email your cover letter and CV/r茅sum茅 to Caroline.Franklin@dal.ca. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

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

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.

黄色直播 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.

TEACHING ASSISTANT POSTING
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY 
Halifax, NS B3H 3E2 

POSITION: Teaching Assistant ENVS/SUST 4004 (1 45-hour position), Fall 2025
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Earth and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science 
POSTING DATE: August 11, 2025
APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 25, 2025
RATE OF PAY: According to the CUPE Agreement 

WORK ASSIGNMENT: Teaching Assistants assist the primary instructor teaching ENVS 4004, Pathways to Sustainable Energy. Duties may include presentation and delivery of tutorials, marking assignments, responding to student questions, and communication with students and instructors. TAs report directly to the instructors of ENVS 4004.

REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be senior undergraduate, or graduate students at 黄色直播. They must have knowledge of the subject matter being taught and be comfortable in facilitating the learning of undergraduate students.

Applications must include a covering letter and a r茅sum茅 or curriculum vitae. For more information, and to apply for the position please contact: 

Wayne Groszko 
wgroszko@dal.ca

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

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.

黄色直播 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 .

DEPARTMENT: Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science
POSTING DATE: August 11, 2025
APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 25, 2025
RATE OF PAY: According to the CUPE Agreement

POSITION(S): The following Teaching Assistant positions are available for the Fall 2025 term:

WORK ASSIGNMENT: Teaching Assistants assist the instructor in the presentation and delivery of labs. Duties may include preparation of teaching material, marking, invigilation, and communication with students and instructor. The Marker/Demonstrators will be responsible for assisting the primary instructor with demonstrating and marking labs. Both report directly to the instructor.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: Applicants must be senior undergraduate, or graduate students at 黄色直播. They must have knowledge of the subject matter being taught and be comfortable in facilitating the learning of undergraduate students.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and a resume by the application deadline to:

Jennifer Grek Martin
Department of Earth and Environmental Science 
jgrekmartin@Dal.Ca

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

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.

黄色直播 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 

DEPARTMENT: Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science

POSTING DATE: August 11, 2025

APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 25, 2025

RATE OF PAY: According to the CUPE Agreement

POSITION(S): The following Teaching Assistant positions are available for the Fall 2025 term:

WORK ASSIGNMENT: 
The TA for ERTH3303 must be familiar with concepts of sedimentology and stratigraphy, specifically Nova Scotian geological concepts such as tidal and fluvial depositional systems, salt withdrawal systems, and deepwater processes. Must be able to set up and use binocular microscopes, as well as experience in describing cuttings and core samples. Must have field experience (experience in NS is an asset) including knowledge of outcrop safety and first aid training, along with analytical skills in describing surface and subsurface formations.

The M/D for ERTH3303 should be familiar with concepts of sedimentology and stratigraphy, specifically Nova Scotian geological concepts such as tidal and fluvial depositional systems, salt withdrawal systems, and deepwater processes and associated lithofacies description. Familiarity with the field sites at Point Pleasant Park, Rainy Cove and Joggins is considered an asset. The M/D should have recent First Aid certification and be knowledgeable on outcrop and coastal safety and awareness, particularly eroding outcrops and very high tides. Ability to log and measure outcrop sections, including correcting for structural dip, depositional dip, and lateral and vertical facies relationships is required. Operator knowledge of a scintillometer and permeameter are required for field demonstrations of rock properties is required. 

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: Applicants must be senior undergraduate, or graduate students at 黄色直播. They must have knowledge of the subject matter being taught and be comfortable in facilitating the learning of undergraduate students.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and a resume by the application deadline to:

Grant Wach

Department of Earth and Environmental Science 

Grant.Wach@Dal.Ca

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

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.

黄色直播 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