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

Deadline for Applications: Friday, August 19, 2022

Established in 1789, King’s College is Canada’s oldest chartered university and is associated with Dalhousie University. A small and extraordinarily lively academic community located in Halifax (Kjipuktuk), Nova Scotia, King’s is known nationally and internationally for its highly acclaimed interdisciplinary programs in the humanities, including its renowned Foundation Year Program, its professional programs in journalism and its fine arts program in creative writing. King’s is a community where students, faculty, alumni, and staff work to bring greater understanding, creativity, and compassion to the world.

The Early Modern Studies Program at the University of King’s College invites applications for one Teaching Assistant position for “Theories of Punishment” (EMSP 3430/CTMP3170) in the Fall 2022 term. The course examines theories of punishment and related institutions from the medieval to the contemporary world.

Duties include but not limited to:

• reading course material/attending online lectures
• grading assignments and exams
• 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. Familiarity with the early modern and contemporary periods will be considered an asset, as will prior TA experience (at the university level).

Hourly Rate of Pay: $25.27 (classification of TA130). Position is conditional on the course’s final enrollment numbers

To apply for this position, please forward your C.V. (including a statement concerning your teaching experience) to Sharon Brown at sharon.brown@ukings.ca

Questions regarding the position should be directed to Mark Burke, who can be reached by email at mark.burke@ukings.ca

The University of King’s College is committed to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion. We encourage and welcome applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons with a disability, racialized persons, including persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversification of our community.

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

Deadline for Applications: Friday, August 26, 2022

Established in 1789, King’s College is Canada’s oldest chartered university and is associated with Dalhousie University. A small and extraordinarily lively academic community located in Halifax (Kjipuktuk), Nova Scotia, King’s is known nationally and internationally for its highly acclaimed interdisciplinary programs in the humanities, including its renowned Foundation Year Program, its professional programs in journalism and its fine arts program in creative writing. King’s is a community where students, faculty, alumni, and staff work to bring greater understanding, creativity, and compassion to the world.

The Early Modern Studies Program (EMSP) at the University of King’s College invites applications for a Teaching Assistant to handle duties in EMSP 2313.03F (cross-listed as CTMP 2313.03F), “The Vampire”. EMSP/CTMP 2313 is an interdisciplinary course which examines changing ideas of the vampire in the early modern and contemporary periods. The course considers the figure of the vampire as it appears in folklore, philosophy, fiction, poetry, film, and television.

Duties include but not limited to:

• reading course material
• grading assignments and exams
• holding office hours and ensuring an online presence to assist students with assignments
• attending lectures (please consult the Dalhousie Academic Timetable regarding class time)
• 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. Familiarity with the early modern and contemporary periods will be considered an asset, as will prior TA experience (at the university level).

Hourly Rate of Pay: $25.27 (classification of TA130). Position is conditional on the course’s final enrollment numbers

To apply for this position, please forward an electronic application consisting of a cover letter including a statement of interests and relevant experience and CV indicating evidence of teaching ability, to:

Sharon Brown, University of King’s College

sharon.brown@ukings.ca

Questions regarding the position should be directed to the instructor, Dr. Kathryn Morris, Early Modern Studies, University of King’s College:

kathryn.morris@ukings.ca

The University of King’s College is committed to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion. We encourage and welcome applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons with a disability, racialized persons, including persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversification of our community.

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Part-Time Employment Opportunity: Teaching Assistant in the History of Science and Technology Program

Deadline for Applications: Monday, August 15 2022

Established in 1789, King’s College is Canada’s oldest chartered university and is associated with Dalhousie University. A small and extraordinarily lively academic community located in Halifax (Kjipuktuk), Nova Scotia, King’s is known nationally and internationally for its highly acclaimed interdisciplinary programs in the humanities, including its renowned Foundation Year Program, its professional programs in journalism and its fine arts program in creative writing. King’s is a community where students, faculty, alumni, and staff work to bring greater understanding, creativity, and compassion to the world.

The History of Science and Technology Program at the University of King’s College invites applications for two Teaching Assistant positions for “Magic, Science and the Occult: from Antiquity to Postmodernity” (HSTC 2120/RELS 2120/EMSP 2360/HIST 2990) in the Fall 2022 Term. The course examines the history of magic and related esoteric currents from antiquity to the present day.

Duties include but are not limited to:

·      reading course material

·      grading assignments and exams

·      attending lectures (please consult the Dalhousie Academic Timetable regarding class time)

·      holding virtual office hours and assisting students with assignments

·      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. Graduates with some background in the history of Western esotericism (e.g. Hermeticism, alchemy, magic, Gnosticism, Kabbalah, Neoplatonism) are encouraged to apply. Prior TA experience is also an asset.

Hourly Rate of Pay: $25.27 (classification of TA130). The position is conditional on the course’s final enrollment numbers

To apply for this position, please send a letter of interest and C.V to: Dr. Kyle Fraser, email: kyle.fraser@ukings.ca

Questions regarding the position can be directed to the same address.

The University of King’s College is committed to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion. We encourage and welcome applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons with a disability, racialized persons, including persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversification of our community.