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The Contemporary Studies Programme at the University of King’s College invites applications for one (1) Teaching Assistant position for “Modern Social and Political Thought” (CTMP2000) in the 2017/18 academic year.  This full-year class is a broad, introductory survey of social and political thought from the early nineteenth century to the present day.  Duties include: reading course material (on own time); attending lectures (2 hrs/week) and conducting tutorials (1hr/week); marking essays and assignments; holding office hours (1hr/week); and meeting occasionally with the professor. Candidates may come from various fields but must have at least an undergraduate degree. Graduates who have taken the Foundation Year Programme or other courses at King’s, or who have pursued interdisciplinary interests elsewhere, are particularly encouraged to apply. The position is a TA260 and pays $22.70 per hour. The University of King’s College is an equal opportunity employer.

Please direct any questions regarding the position to Sarah Clift, who can be reached by email at sarah.clift@ukings.ca. 

Please send an application letter indicating that you are applying for CTMP2000 and a C.V. (including a statement concerning your teaching experience), to:

Sharon Brown
Administrative Secretary
Contemporary Studies Programme
University of King’s College
Halifax, NS
B3H 2A1
Phone: (902) 422-1271

Or, if you prefer, applications may be sent via email to Sharon.brown@ukings.ca.

Deadline for applications is Thursday August 31^st.