Teaching Assistant in the Contemporary Studies Program (Part-Time)

Deadline for Applications: Friday, Sept. 12, 2025

Established in 1789, 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 highly acclaimed interdisciplinary programs in the humanities, including its renowned Foundation Year Program, its professional programs in journalism and its fine arts programs in creative writing. King’s is a community where students, faculty, alumni and staff work to bring greater understanding, creativity and compassion to the world.

The Contemporary Studies Program (CSP) at the University of King’s College invites applications for a Teaching Assistant to handle duties in CTMP 2301.03W, “Pain.” CTMP 2301 is an interdisciplinary course that examines changing conceptions of pain from the ancient world to the contemporary. The course considers conceptions and depictions of pain in theatre, philosophy, medicine, film, art and poetry.

Duties include but are not limited to: 

• reading course material
• grading assignments and exams
• holding office hours and assisting students with course readings and assignments
• attending lectures (please consult the Dalhousie Academic Timetable regarding class time)
• 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. Familiarity with the contemporary period and/or with diverse perspectives on pain will be considered an asset, as will prior TA experience at the university level.

Hourly Rate of Pay: $30.05/hour (classification of TA-130). Position is conditional on the course’s final enrollment numbers

To apply for this position, please forward your C.V. and a statement concerning your teaching experience to Sharon Brown at sharon.brown@ukings.ca.

Questions regarding the position should be directed to Catherine Fullarton, who can be reached by email at catherine.fullarton@ukings.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.