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

Deadline for Applications: Monday, August 27, 2018

The Contemporary Studies Program at the University of King's College invites applications for one (1) Teaching Assistant position for "Modern Social and Political Thought" (CTMP2000) in the 2018/19 academic year.  This full-year class is a broad, introductory survey of social and political thought from the early nineteenth century to the present day.  

Duties include but not limited to: 

• reading course material (on own time) 

• attending lectures (2 hrs/week) and conducting tutorials (1hr/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 5 and 20 hours per week during the academic year (September 2018 to April 2019)

Closing Date: Monday August 27, 2018

Hourly Rate of Pay: $23.93 (classification of TA260)

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.