Teaching Assistant in the History of Science and Technology Program (part-time, summer)

Deadline for Applications: Friday, April 24, 2026

Established in 1789, the University of King’s College is Canada’s oldest chartered university and is associated with Dalhousie University. A small and extraordinarily lively academic community located in Halifax (Kjipuktuk), Nova Scotia, King’s is known nationally and internationally for its interdisciplinary programs in the humanities, including its first-year Foundation Year Program, its professional programs in journalism and its fine arts programs in creative writing. King’s is a community in which students, faculty, alumni, and staff work to bring greater understanding, creativity, and compassion to the world.

The History of Science and Technology Program at the University of King’s College invites applications for a Teaching Assistant for the online, asynchronous and interdisciplinary course HSTC 2102 Origins of Modern Medicine, in the summer 2026 term (May 11, 2026–June 26, 2026). The course examines the history of medicine from Antiquity to the mid-19^th century.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• reading the course material
• watching video lectures, taking lecture notes and assisting students
• grading course assignments and exams
• holding online office hours/appointments and assisting students with assignments
• updating/managing the course Brightspace page
• 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 must have at least an undergraduate degree. Prior TA experience, experience teaching in interdisciplinary courses and experience with online, asynchronous teaching are assets. Graduates with some background in subject areas relevant to the course are especially encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will be expected to be available for the whole term (May 11, 2026–June 26, 2026), including a few days after the final exam in order to complete the grading for the term.

Hourly Rate of Pay: $34.00 (classification of TA130). The position is conditional on the course’s final enrolment numbers.

To apply for this position, please email a letter of interest, CV and the names and emails of two potential referees to: Catherine Fullarton (catherine.fullarton@dal.ca).

Questions regarding the position can be directed to the same address.

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.