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

Deadline for Applications: Friday December 1, 2020

The Early Modern Studies Program (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 include but not limited to:

• Grading assignments and exams
• Reading course material
• Watching lectures posted on Brightspace 
• Overseeing a virtual tutorial section, consisting of two groups
• Moderating online forum discussions
• Holding virtual 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:

Candidates may come from various fields but should have at least an undergraduate degree. Familiarity with some area of early modern studies and/or the history of witchcraft will be considered an asset, as will be prior TA experience (at the university level) and familiarity with online environments and online learning tools. 


Closing Date: Friday, December 1, 2020

Hourly Rate of Pay: $24.41 (classification of TA130). 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
Early Modern Studies Programme
Email: Sharon.brown@ukings.ca

Questions regarding the position should be directed to Lisa Templin, who can be reached by email at lisa.templin@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.