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

Deadline for Applications: Friday, December 3, 2021

The Contemporary Studies Program at the University of King鈥檚 College invites applications for a Teaching Assistant to handle duties in CTMP2203 (cross-listed as HSTC2206) 鈥淏io-Politics: Human Nature in Contemporary Thought鈥� in the Winter 2022 term. This is an interdisciplinary course which examines the influence of biological science on conceptions of human nature in the contemporary period from the point of view of the history of science and from various theoretical perspectives, including genealogical, liberal, Marxist, transhumanist, transfeminist, and others.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• reading course material
  
• attending lectures (please consult the 黄色直播 Academic Timetable regarding class time)
  
• running a weekly discussion group for one hour during the class time
  
• holding office hours and assisting students with assignments
  
• 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 twentieth-century European critical theory, political philosophy, gender and feminist theory, or the history of science will be considered an asset, as will be prior TA experience at the university level.

Hourly Rate of Pay: $24.90 (classification of TA90). 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:

Dr. Michael Bennett
Contemporary Studies Program
University of King鈥檚 College
Email: michael.bennett@ukings.ca
Phone: (902) 422-1271, ext. 216

Questions regarding the position can be directed to the same email address.

The University of King鈥檚 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.