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School of Health Sciences

Faculty of Health

Teaching Assistant Opportunities

Teaching Assistant Job Postings
听 ~Winter 2026~
SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES

POSTING DATE:听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听December 5, 2025,听
APPLICATION DEADLINE:听 听 December 10, 2025听
DEPT/LOCATION:听 School of Health Sciences/Halifax Campus
PAY RATE:听 in accordance with CUPE Collective Agreement.

HOW TO APPLY:听 E-mail your updated CV/resume to irene.fitzgerald@dal.ca.听 Please specify position(s) of interest by identifying the position # and course # in your subject line.

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POSITION #1: Teaching Assistants~130 hours (2 positions available)-HSCE 2000.03 Healthcare Ethics

Winter 2026
Jan 7 to April 18, 2026

This course is taught asynchronously online using Brightspace. Students taking this course may be post-diploma students who are located throughout Canada.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is an introductory course in healthcare ethics. Students will be provided with an overview of moral theory and principles; a chance to reflect upon and discuss contemporary ethical issues in healthcare; and an opportunity to acquire the conceptual and practical tools required to make competent ethical decisions in their own practice. Teaching methods will include lecture, group instruction and case analysis.

WORK ASSIGNMENT: The Teaching Assistants for Health Care Ethics will be responsible for working with the course professor to ensure that the course runs efficiently.   Evaluation of student performance (marking) will be shared between the teaching assistants and the course professor.   The Teaching Assistants report to the course professor.   Position is for 130 hours each for the semester.    This course is taught fully on-line.

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 current issues in health care ethics and have at least an undergraduate degree in a related area. Experience using Brightspace or similar online learning platform is required.

POSITION #2: Teaching Assistants (130 Hrs)~2 positions available, HSCE 3000.03, Culture, Diversity, & Health

  • January 7-April 18, 2026

This course is taught asynchronously online using Brightspace.  Students taking this distance course may include students who are located throughout Canada.

WORK ASSIGNMENT: The Teaching Assistants 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 assistants and the course professor.  The Teaching Assistants report to the course professor and will be expected to meet in advance of the start of winter term to review expectations and workload.

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 applicants will be familiar with and interested in current issues related to cultural competency and diversity in the Canadian health care context. As well, the successful applicant will have strong knowledge of the Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) and a compassionate understanding of the SDoH as a lens through which health is understood. Master's degree or PhD student is preferred.

POSITION #3: Teaching Assistant (130 hours)~HSCE 4220.03: Critical Research Appraisal & Practices

January 7-April 18, 2026

This course is taught asynchronously online using Brightspace. Students taking this 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 and effectively.  Evaluation of student performance and participation on an ongoing basis will be expected of the TA in this role.  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.   Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.  Experience with Brightspace is an asset. Applicants at minimum should have completed an undergraduate degree.

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

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