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

Deadline for Applications: Sunday, September 6, 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 Contemporary Studies Program (CSP) at the University of King’s College invites applications for a Teaching Assistant to handle duties in CTMP 2330, “Reflections on Death.” CTMP 2330 is an interdisciplinary course that examines the development of various competing and complementary understandings of death and dying in relation to modern life. The course considers death as it appears in philosophy, psychology, critical theory, fiction, poetry, autobiography and visual art. This class takes place during the fall term, running from September 8 to December 30, 2026.

Duties include but not limited to:

• reading course material
• grading assignments and exams
• holding office hours and ensuring an online presence to assist students with assignments
• 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 contemporary philosophy, literature or art will be considered an asset, as will prior TA experience (at the university level).

Hourly Rate of Pay: $35.11 (classification of TA90). Position is conditional on the course’s final enrollment numbers.

Deadline for Applications: Sunday, September 6, 2026

To apply for this position, please forward your C.V. (including a statement concerning your teaching experience) to Katie Schmidt at katie.schmidt@ukings.ca.

Questions regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Tim Clarke, who can be reached by email at tim.clarke@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.