Deadline for Applications: Monday, August 31, 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 Early Modern Studies Program (EMSP) invites applications for a Teaching Assistant to handle duties in EMSP 2490 (cross-listed as HSTC 2220 & CTMP 2207) “Ideas of the Sea & Seafaring: Intercultural Perspectives.” EMSP 2490 is a survey of intercultural ideas of the sea and seafaring from ancient to modern times. Topics include oceanic myths and origin stories, the myth of Atlantis, marine natural history, sea monsters, mermaids, the law and freedom of the sea, Black Atlantic identity, scientific sea voyages, oceanic science fiction, modern sea power and marine conservation. The fall work term runs from September 8 to December 31, 2026.
Candidates may come from various fields but should have at least an undergraduate degree. Graduates with some background in early modern studies and/or the history and cultures of the seas and seafaring are especially encouraged to apply. Prior TA experience (at the university level) is also an asset.
Hourly Rate of Pay: $35.11/hr (classification of TA90 or TA130). Position and hours are conditional on the course’s final enrollment numbers.
Deadline for Applications: Monday, August 31, 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. Simon Kow, who can be reached by email at Simon.Kow@ukings.ca.
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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.