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

Deadline for Applications: Monday, August 25, 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 Early Modern Studies Program (EMSP) at the University of King’s College invites applications for a Teaching Assistant to handle duties in EMSP 2313.03F (cross-listed as CTMP 2313.03F), “The Vampire”. EMSP/CTMP 2313 is an interdisciplinary course which examines changing ideas of the vampire in the early modern and contemporary periods. The course considers the figure of the vampire as it appears in folklore, philosophy, fiction, poetry, film, and television.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Reading course material
• Grading assignments and exams
• Holding office hours and assisting students with 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 early modern and contemporary periods will be considered an asset, as will prior TA experience (at the university level).

Hourly Rate of Pay: $30.05 (classification of TA130). Position is conditional on the course’s final enrollment numbers.

To apply, please forward an electronic application, consisting of a cover letter including a statement of interests and relevant experience and CV indicating evidence of teaching ability to the instructor, Dr. Kathryn Morris, Early Modern Studies Program, University of King’s College: kathryn.morris@ukings.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.