Teaching Assistant | Early Modern Studies; Part-time
Listed on 2026-09-03
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Education / Teaching
Academic, University Professor, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, College Lecturer
Teaching Assistant in the Early Modern Studies Program (Part-time)
Final date to receive applications:
Monday, August 31
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 at the University of King’s College invites applications for one Teaching Assistant position for “Theories of Punishment” (EMSP 3430/CTMP
3170) in the fall 2025 term. The course examines theories of punishment and related institutions from the medieval to the contemporary world. The class runs from September 8, 2026 to December 8, 2026.
- reading course material
- grading assignments and exams
- discussions with the instructor regarding the approach taken in teaching, grading and other expectations
Candidates may come from various fields but should have at least an undergraduate degree. Prior TA experience (at the university level) will be considered an asset.
Hourly Rate of Pay: $35.11/hour (classification of TA130). Position is conditional on the course’s final enrollment numbers
Questions regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Mark Burke, who can be reached by email at .
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.
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