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Part-Time Employment Opportunity: Teaching Assistant in the History of Science and Technology Program

Deadline for Applications: Friday, August 26, 2022

The History of Science and Technology Program at the University of King’s College invites applications for a Teaching Assistant position for “Origins of Modern Medicine” (HSTC 2102) in the Fall 2022 Term. The course examines the history, conceptual development and social place of medicine, health, and disease from the ancient world up until the twentieth century. The course is a required class in the Medical Humanities certificate program at King’s and Dalhousie.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• reading course material
• grading assignments and exams
• holding office hours and assisting students with assignments
• attending lectures (please consult the Dalhousie Academic Timetable regarding class time)
• Moderating discussions and/or tutorials
• 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. Graduates with some background in the history of science, anthropology, philosophy, religion, medical humanities, classics, or cultural studies are especially encouraged to apply. Prior TA experience is also an asset.

Hourly Rate of Pay: $25.27 (classification of TA130). The position is conditional on the course’s final enrollment numbers

To apply for this position, please forward an electronic application and C.V. to:

Sharon Brown, University of King’s College:

Sharon.brown@ukings.ca

Questions regarding the position can be directed to the instructor, Dr. Gordon McOuat, History of Science and Technology Program, University of King’s College:

gmcouat@dal.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.