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Teaching Assistant position for “HSTC 1202: Introduction to the History of Science, Part II” in the Winter 2022 Term

Deadline for Applications: Wednesday, December 15, 2021

The History of Science and Technology Program at the University of King’s College invites applications for a Teaching Assistant position for “HSTC 1202: Introduction to the History of Science, Part II” in the Winter 2022 Term (January 5, 2022-April 20, 2022). The course examines the history of science, from 1800 to today.

The course will be conducted in person on the King’s campus unless public health concerns due to the Covid pandemic forces the class back online. If this happens, the course will be conducted online synchronously.  The successful candidate needs to be able to be on campus four times a week (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday afternoons) and have access to an electronic device (computer, tablet, etc.) to participate in all class activities, including online office hours and meeting, and marking.

Duties: This position is mostly an in-class, teaching position with minimal grading requirements. The TA will be…

• reading course material
• attending lectures (MW 2:35-3:25 PM)
• preparing and leading tutorials (W 3:35-4:25; Th&F 2:35-3:25 PM)
• holding office hours
• ensuring an online presence to assist students with assignments
• marking occasionally
• consulting 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 but should have at least an undergraduate degree. Candidates with strong interest and experience in the history, philosophy or sociology of science and technology and experience with writing-intensive courses are especially encouraged to apply. Prior TA experience is also an asset.

The University of King’s College is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action Employer. We strongly encourage the application of 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.

Pay scale

Hourly Rate of Pay: $24.90 (classification of TA130). The position is conditional on the course’s final enrollment numbers.

Application procedure

Your application should contain:

o  A CV (including evidence of teaching ability)

o  An application letter containing:

    o   a short statement of interest and relevant experience

    o   the contact information of two referees.

Please forward your application no later than Dec. 15, 2021 to:

Dr. Mélanie Frappier
History of Science and Technology Program
University of King’s College
Email: melanie.frappier@ukings.ca
Phone: (902) 422-1271, ext. 181

Questions regarding the position can be directed to the same email address. For more information about the HOST programme and its courses, https://ukings.ca/area-of-study/history-of-science-and-technology/

Teaching Assistant position for "HSTC 3101/CTMP 3204: Human Experiments” for the Winter 2022 Term

Deadline for Applications: Wednesday, December 15, 2021

The History of Science and Technology Program at the University of King’s College invites applications for a Teaching Assistant position for HSTC 3101/CTMP 3204 “Human Experiments”, a course covering the history of human experimentation from the early modern period to today. The position is for the Winter 2022 Term (January 4, 2022-April 20, 2022)

The course will be conducted in person on the King’s campus unless public health concerns due to the Covid pandemic forces the class back online. If this happens, the course will be conducted online synchronously.  The successful candidate needs to be able to be on campus and have access to an electronic device (computer, tablet, etc.) to participate in all class activities.

Duties: This position is mostly a grading position. The successful candidate should expect to be working over 15 hours a week on the weeks assignments are due, but only about 5 hours of week when no major assignments are due.

The TA will be…

• reading course material
• attending lectures and participating in class discussion (TTR 1:05-2:25 PM)
• marking assignments
• holding office hours (in person or online)
• consulting on a regular basis with the instructor regarding the approach taken in teaching, grading and other expectations

Lecturing is also a possibility, to be discussed with the instructor.

Qualifications and Experience:

Candidates may come from various fields (this is a widely interdisciplinary program) but should have at least an undergraduate degree and marking and/or editing experience. Candidates with strong interest and experience in the history, philosophy or sociology of science and technology and experience with writing-intensive courses are especially encouraged to apply. Prior TA experience is also an asset.

The University of King’s College is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action Employer. We strongly encourage the application of 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.

Pay scale

Hourly Rate of Pay: $24.90 (classification of TA130). The position is conditional on the course’s final enrollment numbers.

Application procedure

Your application should contain:

-       A CV (including evidence of teaching ability)

-       An application letter containing:

    o   a short statement of interest and relevant experience

    o   the contact information of two referees.

Please forward your application no later than Dec. 15, 2021 to:

Dr. Mélanie Frappier
History of Science and Technology Program
University of King’s College
Email: melanie.frappier@ukings.ca
Phone: (902) 422-1271, ext. 181

Questions regarding the position can be directed to the same email address. For more information about the HOST programme and its courses, https://ukings.ca/area-of-study/history-of-science-and-technology/