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Part-Time Employment Opportunity: Teaching Assistant in the Contemporary Studies Program

Deadline for Applications: Friday, January 10, 2020.

The Contemporary Studies Program (CSP) at the University of King's College invites applications for a Teaching Assistant to handle duties in CTMP 2301.03, Pain. CTMP 2301 is an interdisciplinary course which considers the problem of human suffering as represented in a variety of texts and practices: torture, illness, art, sexual practices, scientific understanding, philosophical accounts, and religion. The TA must be prepared to encounter a wide range of material.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Marking written assignments
• Holding office hours
• Attending lectures (please consult the »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ Academic Timetable regarding the class time)
• Reading course material
• 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 and some graduate level study. Experience in critical theory or philosophy is an asset.
  
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  Closing Date: Friday, January 10, 2020
  
  Hourly Rate of Pay: $24.41 (classification of TA130). Position is conditional on the course's final enrollment numbers
  
  Please send or email an application letter and C.V. to:
  
  Dr. Elizabeth Edwards
  
  Contemporary Studies Program
  
  University of King's College
  
  Halifax, NSÌý B3H 2A1
  
  Phone: (902) 422-1271, ext. 205
  
  Email: Elizabeth.edwards@ukings.ca
  
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  Applications sent through Indeed.com or other website which posts job advertisements without permission will not be considered.
  
  
  The University of King's College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We encourage and welcome those who would contribute to the diversification of our staff and faculty including, but not limited to women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.