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Teaching Assistant Position in the Early Modern Studies Programme

DEADLINE: DECEMBER 12TH

The Early Modern Studies Programme (EMSP) at the University of King’s College invites applications for  Teaching Assistants to handle duties in EMSP 2320.03W (cross-listed as GWST 2320.03W and RELS 2320.03W), “Witchcraft in Early Modern Europe”. EMSP 2320 is an interdisciplinary course which examines changing conceptions of the witch and witchcraft in the early modern period (roughly 1500 to 1800).

Duties:

·         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 the 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 period will be considered an asset, as will prior TA experience.

Pay-scale:

The position is a TA 130 at an hourly rate of $23.05. These positions are conditional on the course’s final enrollment numbers.

Please send or email an application letter and C.V. to:

Dr. Kathryn Morris
Early Modern Studies Programme
University of King’s College
Halifax, NS  B3H 2A1
Phone: (902) 422-1271, ex. 207
Email: kathryn.morris@ukings.ca

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