Teaching Assistant in the Early Up-to-date Studies Program (Part-time)

Deadline for Applications: Monday, August 31, 2026

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The Early Modern Studies Program (EMSP) invites applications for a Teaching Assistant to handle duties in EMSP 2490 (cross-listed as HSTC 2220 & CTMP 2207) “Ideas of the Sea & Seafaring: Intercultural Perspectives.” EMSP 2490 is a survey of intercultural ideas of the sea and seafaring from ancient to modern times.



Topics include oceanic myths and origin stories, the myth of Atlantis, marine natural history, sea monsters, mermaids, the law and freedom of the sea, Black Atlantic identity, scientific sea voyages, oceanic science fiction, modern sea power and marine conservation. The fall work term runs from September 8 to December 31, 2026.

Duties Include But Not Limited To:

reading course material
grading assignments and exams
attending lectures (please consult the Dalhousie Academic Timetable regarding class times)
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. Graduates with some background in early modern studies and/or the history and cultures of the seas and seafaring are especially encouraged to apply. Prior TA experience (at the university level)

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