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Part-Time Employment Opportunity: Teaching Assistant in the Contemporary Studies Program

Deadline for Applications: Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018

The Contemporary Studies Program (CTMP) at the University of King's College invites applications for a Teaching Assistant to handle duties in CTMP3000, "Science and Culture" (cross-listed with HSTC3030). CTMP3000 is one of the three core classes for the Contemporary Studies Program and examines contemporary issues in the history, philosophy, social studies of science and technology.

Duties include but not limited to:

• reading course material
• attending lectures (2 hours, Mondays 10:30-12:30pm, Fall and Winter Terms, 2018-19)
• supervising student seminars (1 hour, Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30)
• holding office hours and ensuring an online presence to assist students with assignments
• consulting on a regular basis with the instructor regarding the approach taken in teaching, grading and other expectations
• and the possibility of grading term papers

Qualifications and Experience:

Candidates may come from various fields but should have at least an undergraduate degree. Familiarity with the history, philosophy and/or sociology of science, or cognate fields, is a strong asset.

Closing Date: Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018

Hourly Rate of Pay: $23.93 (classification of TA180). Position is conditional on the course's final enrollment numbers

To apply for this position, please forward an application and C.V to:

Sharon Brown

Administrative Assistant

Contemporary Studies Program

University of King's College

6350 Coburg Road

Halifax, NS  B3H 2A1

Email: Sharon.brown@ukings.ca

Phone: (902) 422-1271

Questions regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Gordon McOuat, who can be reached by email at gordon.mcouat@ukings.ca

The University of King's College is an equal opportunity/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, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

Part-Time Employment Opportunity: Teaching Assistant in the Contemporary Studies  Program

Deadline for Applications: Friday September 7, 2018

The Contemporary Studies Program at the University of King's College invites applications for one (1) Teaching Assistant position for "The Experience of Others in Philosophy, History, and Literature" (CTMP2322) in the Fall semester of 2018-19.  This half-year class involves an examination of works of philosophy, literature, and political theory focusing on questions of otherness, selfhood, marginalization, power, and resistance. 

Duties include but not limited to:

• reading course material (on own time)
• attending lectures (3 hrs/week)
• marking essays and assignments
• holding office hours (1hr/week)
• 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 studies elsewhere, are particularly encouraged to apply. Candidates should expect to work between 4 and 10 hours per week during the Fall semester (September 2018 to December 2018).

Closing Date: Friday, September 7, 2018

Hourly Rate of Pay: $23.93 (classification of TA90). Position is conditional on the course's final enrollment numbers and approval of the program.

To apply for this position, please forward your C.V. (including a statement concerning your teaching experience) to:

Sharon Brown

Administrative Assistant

Contemporary Studies Program

University of King's College

6350 Coburg Road

Halifax, NS  B3H 2A1

Email: Sharon.brown@ukings.ca

Phone: (902) 422-1271

Questions regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Sarah Clift, who can be reached by email at sarah.clift@ukings.ca. 

The University of King's College is an equal opportunity/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.