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DEADLINE: December 1, 2017

The University of King’s College’s History of Science and Technology Programme invites applications for a Teaching Assistant position for its Winter 2017 course HSTC 1801 Technology and Engineering: from the Industrial Age to the Cybernetic Age. This course offers a unique historical overview of the development of technology and engineering, with special attention on the ethical and legal issues that have marked the professionalization of engineering in Canada.

Duties:

• Attending lecture (2 hrs/week – Mondays/Wednesdays 9:35-10:25 a.m. OR 10:25-11:25 a.m.)
• Preparing and conducting tutorials (1 hr/wk; 10-11 week during the semester)
• Holding office hours (1 hr/wk for each tutorial group) and ensuring an online presence to assist students with assignments.
• Proctoring (must be available during the final exam period).
• Grading assignments and exams
• Attend the weekly teaching staff meeting (1 hr/wk)

The TAs for this course must be prepared to consult on a regular basis with the instructor regarding the approach taken in teaching, grading and other expectations.

Qualifications and Experience:

Candidates may come from various fields (this is a widely interdisciplinary programme) but should have at least an undergraduate degree. Candidates with a strong interest in the history of technology and/or experience with writing-intensive courses or ESL students are especially encouraged to apply. The University of King’s College is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action Employer. We encourage and welcome those who would contribute to the diversification of our staff and faculty including, but not limited to women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

Pay-scale

The position is paid at an hourly rate of $23.58. The number of hours will be conditional on the course’s final enrollment numbers, but is likely to be between 110 and 150 hours per tutorial for the semester.

Application procedure

Please email by December 1, 2017:

• an application letter;
• CV (including a statement concerning your teaching experience);
• the contact information of two references

To:

Dr. Mélanie Frappier : melanie.frappier@ukings.ca

Questions regarding the position can be emailed to Dr. Frappier. For more information about the HOST programme and its courses, visit http://www.ukings.ca/history-science-and-technology-programme