Teaching Assistant in the Early Modern Studies Program (Part-time)

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 qualified 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 (EMSP) invites applications for a Teaching Assistant to handle duties in EMSP 2480.03 (cross-listed as HIST 2750.03), "The Pirate and Piracy." EMSP 2480 is an interdisciplinary course which examines philosophical, historical and literary treatments of pirates and piracy in the early modern period (roughly 1500 to 1800), with reference to ancient, medieval and later periods in European and non-European history.

The winter work term runs from January 11 to April 30, 2027.

Duties include but not limited to:

- reading course material
- grading assignments and exams




- attending lectures (please consult the Dalhousie Academic Timetable regarding class time)
- consulting on a regular basis with the instructor regarding the approach taken in grading and other expectations

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates may come from various fields but should have at least an undergraduate degree. Familiarity with the early modern period and/or the history of maritime piracy will be considered an asset, as will prior TA experience (at the university level).

Hourly Rate of Pay: $35.11/hr (Minimum TA90). Position is conditional on the course's final enrolment numbers.

Deadline for Applications: Monday, December 7, 2026

Questions regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Simon Kow, who can be reached by email 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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