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

Deadline for Applications: Monday, August 26, 2019

The Contemporary Studies Program (CTMP) at the University of King's College invites applications for a Teaching Assistant to handle duties in CTMP 4000X/Y, "The Deconstruction of Tradition". CTMP 4000X/Y is one of the three core classes for the Contemporary Studies Program. The course will trace the emergence of deconstruction as a practice of writing against the backdrop of the "linguistic turn" in 20^th Century philosophical thought. We will also examine the distinctive aims and limits of deconstruction, and – in the second half of the course, in particular - survey a number of perspectives (feminist, post-colonial, indigenous, and others) from which the movement has been criticized or creatively appropriated.

Duties include but not limited to:

• reading course material
• attending lectures (2 hours, Tuesdays 3:00-5:00, Fall and Winter Terms, 2019-20)
• Supervising and evaluating student seminars (1 hour, Thursdays 3:00-4:00)
• grading assignments and term papers
• holding office hours and ensuring an online presence to assist students with assignments
• consulting on a regular basis with the instructor regarding the approach taken in teaching, grading and other expectations

Qualifications and Experience:

Given the theoretical difficulty of the course material, a Master's degree in a pertinent field (for instance, philosophy, literary studies, critical theory) will be considered a requisite for the position. Prior TA experience (at the university level) will be considered a great asset.

Hourly Rate of Pay: $24.41 (classification of TA180). Position is conditional on the course's final enrollment numbers

To apply for this position, please forward an application and C.V 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. Daniel Brandes, who can be reached by email at Daniel.brandes@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, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

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

Deadline for Applications: Thursday, August 22, 2019

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 2019/20 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 2019 to April 2020)

Closing Date: Thursday, August 22, 2019

Hourly Rate of Pay: $24.41 (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.