Teaching Assistant in the Early Modern Studies Program (Part-time)
Deadline for Applications: August 28, 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 Contemporary Studies Program at the University of King's College invites applications for a Teaching Assistant position for "Love, Lust and Desire in Italian Renaissance Art" (EMSP 3280) in the fall 2026 term. The course examines how gender, race and class shaped the visual imaginary of desire in Renaissance Italy (c. 1350-1600). Weekly topics will include: the visual culture of courtly love, marriage and virginity, ideals of beauty and the male gaze, sexual violence, women artists and self-representation, and the fetishization of foreign bodies.

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 Dalhousie 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 art history, early modern studies, literature, philosophy or cultural studies are especially encouraged to apply. Prior TA experience is also an asset.

Hourly Rate of Pay: $35.11 (classification will be between TA90 and TA130 depending on enrolment. The position is conditional on the course's final enrolment numbers.

Questions regarding the position can be directed to the instructor, Dr. Justina Spencer, Early Modern Studies Program, University of King's College at [email protected].

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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📌 Teaching Assistant | Early Modern Studies (Part-time) (Nova Scotia)
🏢 The University of King’s College
📍 Nova Scotia