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The Contemporary Studies Programme at the University of King’s College invites applications for one Teaching Assistant position for CTMP 2330 Reflections on Death for the Winter 2016 term. This course will introduce students to philosophical (Plato, Hegel, Nietzsche and Heidegger), literary (Tolstoy, de Beauvoir, Edson, Sartre) and biomedical perspectives on themes relating to death.Ìý

Duties:

-          Attending lecture (3 hrs/week – Thursdays 5:30-8:30)
-          Holding office hours (1 hr/wk for each tutorial group) and ensuring an online presence to assist students with assignments.
-          Grading assignments and exams
-          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 (this is a widely interdisciplinary course) but should 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 interests elsewhere, are particularly encouraged to apply. Prior TA experience would be a distinct asset. The University of King's College is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay-scale:

The position is a TA 130 at an hourly rate of $22.70. These positions are conditional on the course’s final enrollment numbers.

Please direct any questions regarding the position to Sarah Clift, who can be reached by email at sarah.clift@ukings.ca.Ìý

Please send an application letter indicating that you are applying for CTMP2330 and a C.V. (including a statement regarding your teaching experience), to:

Sharon Brown
Administrative Secretary
Contemporary Studies Programme
University of King’s College
Halifax, NS  B3H 2A1
Phone: (902) 422-1271

Or, if you prefer, applications may be sent via email to Sharon.brown@ukings.ca.