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Teaching Assistant for HSTC 2410, “Artificial Intelligence”

Deadline for Applications: Thursday, April 13, 2023

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 programs 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 (HOST) at the University of King’s College invites applications for a Teaching Assistant to handle duties in HSTC 2410, “Artificial Intelligence”. HSTC 2410 is an interdisciplinary course which examines the history, science, and implications of artificial intelligence from the ancient to the contemporary world. The course will be held online. The class runs from May 1, 2023 to August 1, 2023.

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 online lectures
• consulting 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. Prior TA experience (at the university level) will be considered an asset.

Hourly Rate of Pay: $28.61/hour (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 Dr. 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.

Teaching Assistant for HSTC 3415, “Brewing Civilization”

Deadline for Applications: Thursday, April 13, 2023

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 programs 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 (HOST) at the University of King’s College invites applications for a Teaching Assistant to handle duties in HSTC 3415, “Brewing Civilization”. HSTC 3415 is an interdisciplinary course which examines the history and science of brewing and its relationship to social change from the ancient to the contemporary world. The course will be held online. The class runs from May 1, 2023 to August 1, 2023.

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 online lectures 
• 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. Prior TA experience (at the university level) will be considered an asset.  

Hourly Rate of Pay: $28.61/hour (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 Dr. 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.