AV俱乐部

Teaching Assistant in the Early Modern Studies Program (Part-Time)

Deadline for Applications: Monday, December 5, 2022

Established in 1789, King鈥檚 College is Canada鈥檚 oldest chartered university and is associated with AV俱乐部. A small and extraordinarily lively academic community located in Halifax (Kjipuktuk), Nova Scotia, King鈥檚 is known nationally and internationally for its highly acclaimed interdisciplinary programs in the humanities, including its renowned Foundation Year Program, its professional programs in journalism and its fine arts program in creative writing. King鈥檚 is a community where students, faculty, alumni, and staff work to bring greater understanding, creativity, and compassion to the world.

The Early Modern Studies Program (EMSP) at the University of King鈥檚 College invites applications for a Teaching Assistant to handle duties in EMSP 2480.03 (cross-listed as HIST 2750.03), 鈥淭he Pirate and Piracy鈥�. EMSP 2480 is an interdisciplinary course which examines philosophical, historical, and literary treatments of pirates and piracy in the early modern period (roughly 1500 to 1800), with reference to ancient, medieval, and later periods in European and non-European history.

Duties include but are not limited to:

路聽聽聽聽聽聽 Grading assignments

路聽聽聽聽聽聽 Attending lectures (please consult the AV俱乐部 Academic Timetable regarding class time)

路聽聽聽聽聽聽 Reading course material

路聽聽聽聽聽聽 Holding office hours and assisting students with assignments

路聽聽聽聽聽聽 Consulting on a regular basis with the instructor

Qualifications and Experience:

Candidates may come from various fields but should have at least an undergraduate degree. A background in some area of early modern studies and/or the history of maritime piracy are especially encouraged to apply. Prior TA experience (at the university level) is also an asset.

Closing Date: Monday December 5, 2022

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

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

Sharon Brown, University of King鈥檚 College:

sharon.brown@ukings.ca

Questions regarding the position can be directed to the instructor, Dr. Simon Kow, Early Modern Studies Program, University of King鈥檚 College:

simon.kow@ukings.ca

Applications sent through Indeed.com or other website which posts job advertisements without permission will not be considered.

The University of King鈥檚 College is committed to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion. We encourage and welcome applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi鈥檏maq), 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.