Teaching Assistant(s) in History of Science and Technology (Part-time)

Deadline for Applications: Wednesday 19 August 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 two Teaching Assistants for the course “HSTC 1201 Introduction to the History of Science I: from the Ancients to the Birth of the Modern” in the fall 2026 term. The course examines the history of science from antiquity to the beginning of the 19th century.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• reading the course material
• grading course assignments and exams
• attending lectures, managing class A/V, taking lecture notes and assisting students during in-class activities (please consult the Dalhousie Academic Timetable regarding class times)
• leading tutorial discussion groups
• holding office hours/appointments (online and in person) and assisting students with assignments
• assisting with the management of the course website
• consulting on a regular basis with the instructor regarding the approaches 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 is an asset. Graduates with some background in subject areas relevant to the course are encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will be expected to be available for the whole term, including a few days after the final exam in order to complete the grading for the term.

Hourly Rate of Pay: $35.11 (classification will be between TA90 and TA130 depending on enrolment). 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: Dr. Stephen Snobelen (snobelen@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.