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Part-Time Employment Opportunity: Teaching Assistant in the History of Science and Technology Program

Deadline for Applications: Friday, August 26, 2022

The History of Science and Technology Program at the University of King鈥檚 College invites applications for a Teaching Assistant position for 鈥淥rigins of Modern Medicine鈥� (HSTC 2102) in the Fall 2022 Term. The course examines the history, conceptual development and social place of medicine, health, and disease from the ancient world up until the twentieth听century. The course is a required class in the Medical Humanities certificate program at King鈥檚 and 麻豆传媒.

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 麻豆传媒 Academic Timetable regarding class time)
• Moderating discussions and/or tutorials
• 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. Graduates with some background in the history of science, anthropology, philosophy, religion, medical humanities, classics, or cultural studies are especially encouraged to apply. Prior TA experience is also an asset.

Hourly Rate of Pay: $25.27 (classification of TA130). The position is conditional on the course鈥檚 final enrollment numbers

To apply for this position, please forward an electronic application and C.V. to:

Sharon Brown, University of King鈥檚 College:

Sharon.brown@ukings.ca

Questions regarding the position can be directed to the instructor, Dr. Gordon McOuat, History of Science and Technology Program, University of King鈥檚 College:

gmcouat@dal.ca

The University of King鈥檚 College is committed to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion. We encourage and welcome applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi鈥檏maq), 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.