Ä¢¹½AV

Research Assistant Position
Resilience Research Cluster
The Arts Impact Partnership: Understanding the Arts’ Civic Impact in the Data-Driven Economy

Department/Location: Earth and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science
Position: Research Assistant
Terms: 6 hours/week from January – April, 2026
             30 hours/week from May – August, 2026
Posting Date: November 6, 2025                Closing Date: November 29, 2025
Rate of Pay: $27/hour (grant paid)

The Environmental Resilience Research Cluster (ERRC) invites applications for a Research Assistant position as part of The Arts Impact Partnership (TAIP): Understanding the Arts’ Civic Impact in the Data-Driven Economy, a national, multi-institutional project exploring how arts organizations measure and communicate their environmental and social impacts.

The RA will collaborate with the ERRC and the TAIP Information Working Group to identify, organize, and analyze data sources related to sustainability reporting, environmental impact assessment, and arts-sector evaluation frameworks. During the winter term, the RA will conduct an environmental scan, map key data domains, and contribute to the design of a shared database for arts and sustainability data. Over the summer, the RA will deepen this work through comparative analysis, synthesis, and visualization of findings to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities in how the arts sector measures environmental impact.

This position is open to students currently enrolled in a graduate program at Ä¢¹½AV.  The position requires strong research, data management, and organizational skills, attention to detail, and an interest in interdisciplinary collaboration across environmental science, sustainability, and the arts. Experience with environmental data, arts administration, or sustainability assessment will be considered an asset.

Key Skills Developed:
• Environmental scan and data synthesis methods
• Database design and management
• Cross-sectoral research analysis
• Collaborative project management

To apply, please submit a short statement of interest (maximum one page) outlining your relevant experience, along with a CV, to Dr. Tarah Wright at tarah.wright@dal.ca.

Teaching Assistants – Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences

Position: Teaching Assistants (3 at 65-hours), for ENVS 1200: Environmental Challenges (Winter Term 2026)

Department/Location: Earth and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science

Posting Date: November 20, 2025

Closing Date: December 5, 2025

Rate of Pay: According to the CUPE Agreement

Job Description:
Teaching assistants (TAs) will lead undergraduate students in tutorial sessions covering a variety of topics in introductory-level environmental science. Topics include air pollution, climate change, energy resources, urbanization, and human health. The tutorials are designed to be hands-on to provide opportunities for small group activities and discussions. Each TA will lead two 1.5-hour tutorials per week for approximately 11 weeks and spend time preparing for and grading tutorials assignments. TA will also be responsible for invigilating the midterm and final exam and assisting with grading the exams.

Qualifications/Experience:
Successful applicants must be a senior undergraduate, graduate, or professional student at Ä¢¹½AV 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. Experience with basic statistical packages would be an asset. They must also be comfortable in facilitating the learning of undergraduate students.

TAs must be available during at least two tutorial slots. See Timetable for times:

Dr. Caroline Franklin
Department of Earth and Environmental Science
caroline.franklin@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.

Ä¢¹½AV 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

TEACHING ASSISTANT DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

Halifax, NS B3H 3E2

POSITION: TA - ENVS 3200 (1 130-hour position), Winter 2026 DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Earth and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science POSTING DATE: November 20, 2025

APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 25, 2025

RATE OF PAY: According to the CUPE Agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT: The Teaching Assistant will be responsible for assisting the primary instructor for ENVS 3200 "Introduction to Environmental Law" with marking assignments and exams and with the implementation of simulation exercises associated with the course. The Teaching Assistant reports directly to the instructor.

REQUIREMENTS: The Teaching Assistant must be either an undergraduate or graduate student at Ä¢¹½AV and must possess a background in Environmental Law (such as successful completion of ENVS 3200). The Teaching Assistant must be reliable, energetic, and enthusiastic about the position.

Applications must include a covering letter and a résumé or curriculum vitae and should be sent to:

Jamie Simpson jamie@juniperlaw.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.

Ä¢¹½AV 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

TEACHING ASSISTANT POSTING
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
Halifax, NS B3H 3E2 

Position: 1 x 65-hr TEACHING ASSISTANT position for ENVS 3100: Environmental Analytics (Winter Term 2026) 
Department/Location:  Earth and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science
Posting Date:  November 20, 2025
Application Deadline: December 5, 2025
Rate of Pay: According to the CUPE Agreement  

Description: ENVS3100 takes a hands-on approach to data analysis in support of environmental problem solving. Methodological approaches include the use of geographic information systems (ArcGIS Pro), statistical coding and data visualization (R and MS Excel), and development of scientific communication skills. 

The responsibilities of the TA are to: 

•        Provide ongoing support for students during lab sessions and running the occasional lab session

•        Mark lab assignments and provide feedback in collaboration with the course instructor 

•        Assist with updating assignments, sourcing datasets, and setting up Brightspace components as required 

•        Mark quizzes, and presentations in collaboration with the course instructor 

Requirements: The position requires availability during lab sessions (Wed 10:05-11:25). The successful candidate will have a minimum BSc with experience using ArcGIS Pro, familiarity with coding in the R language, and strong numeracy skills. The ability to communicate effectively, support students, and provide constructive feedback are important assets for this role.  

All offers of employment are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University. Applications must include a cover letter stating their experience with any/all of the above topics and a current resumé or curriculum vitae.

To apply for the position please email: 

Amy Mui
Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Ä¢¹½AV 
Amy.mui@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.

Ä¢¹½AV 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

MARKERS & DEMONSTRATORS POSTING
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada     B3H 4R2

POSTING DATE: Nov 20, 2025

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Dec 5, 2025

POSITION(S): The following positions are available for the winter 2026 term:

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences

PAY RATE: According to CUPE Agreement Local 3912

WORK ASSIGNMENT - DEMONSTATORS: 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, 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 winter term starts on January 7, 2026 and ends April 9, 2026 with the exam period continuing until April 27, 2026.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Applicants should be graduate or senior undergraduate students in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Ä¢¹½AV.

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

email 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.

Ä¢¹½AV 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 and Marker/Demonstrator Posting
(Multiple Positions)

Winter 2026DEPARTMENT: Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science

POSTING DATE: November 20, 2025

APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 5, 2025

RATE OF PAY: According to the CUPE Agreement

POSITION(S): The following Teaching Assistant  and Marker/Demonstrator positions are available for the Winter 2026 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 Ä¢¹½AV. 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.

Ä¢¹½AV 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 

TEACHING ASSISTANT POSTING
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
Halifax, NS B3H 3E2 

Position: Teaching Assistants (3) for ENVS/SUST 3502: Environmental Problem Solving II/Campus as a Living Lab (Winter Term 2026)

Department/Location:  Earth and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science

Posting Date:  November 20, 2025

Application Deadline: December 5, 2025

Rate of Pay: For 90 hours as per CUPE Collective Agreement  

Job Description: The Teaching Assistants (TAs) will be responsible for assisting the Instructor with ENVS/SUST 3502 Environmental Problem Solving II/Campus as a Living Laboratory. In this course, students form groups and identify campus focused sustainability-related research topics to complete during the term, culminating in a final research report and presentation. Primary duties of the TAs include attending weekly classes, meeting with assigned student groups to support research project development and completion, marking student assessments, and meeting regularly with the instructional team to align grading and discuss student progress. 

Qualifications/Experience: Successful applicants should be a graduate or professional student at Ä¢¹½AV and possess a background in environmental science, environmental studies, and/or sustainability. Senior undergraduate students may be considered. The TAs must be reliable, energetic, and committed to supporting student research projects centered around campus sustainability. A scholarly background with quantitative and/or qualitative methods and independent research experience is necessary. In-person class attendance on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 16:05 – 17:25 during the Winter 2026 term (Jan-April) is required as well as availability for meetings with the instructional team.  

To apply, please email your cover letter and résumé/CV to Dr. Caroline Franklin (Caroline.Franklin@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.

Ä¢¹½AV 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.

65-hr TEACHING ASSISTANT
ENVS/ERTH/BIOL 4850 GIS Research Project
Winter 2026

POSTING DATE: November 20, 2025
APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 6, 2025

POSITION: Teaching Assistant, 1 x 65-hour position

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

RATE OF PAY: According to the CUPE Agreement

JOB DESCRIPTION: 4850 is a winter term upper year GIS project-based course taken primarily by students completing the undergraduate GIS certificate.

The TA will:

·       Assist with demonstrating tools and techniques in ArcGIS to the class (ArcMap and ArcGIS PRO) via online platforms (BB Collaborate, MS Teams, or other)

·       Provide student support for research project work

·       Hold virtual office hours

·       Help trouble-shoot technical issues with software (ArcGIS PRO)

·       Mark assignments and provide feedback in collaboration with the course instructor

·       Assist with updating assignments and datasets as required

·       Assist with marking research reports and presentations in collaboration with the course instructor

The position requires availability during class time though the TA does not need to be present for all classes.

REQUIREMENTS: The successful candidate will have a minimum BSc (MSc preferred) with strong experience in GIS analysis and applications of spatial data, preferably in a research setting. The ability to communicate effectively, to support students, and provide constructive feedback are important assets for this role.

Applications must include a cover letter stating their experience with any/all of the above course topics and a current resumé or curriculum vitae. For more information, and to apply for the position please contact:
Amy Mui

Department of Earth and Environmental Science
amy.mui@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.

Ä¢¹½AV 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