Part-Time Instructor, Contemporary Studies — University of King’s College, Halifax Part Time

If you teach in the humanities and you like small classrooms where the conversation actually matters, this one is worth a proper look. The University of King’s College in Halifax is looking for a part-time instructor to teach one winter-term course — The Idea of Race in Philosophy, Literature, and Art — and the application deadline is close: Monday, 16 November 2026.

It is a single course, three teaching hours a week, at a university that has been teaching the humanities since 1789. If that sounds like your kind of room, here is everything you need to decide.

Quick job overview

About the employer

Founded in 1789, King’s College is Canada’s oldest chartered university, associated with Dalhousie University. It is a small, lively academic community in Halifax (Kjipuktuk), Nova Scotia, known for its interdisciplinary programs in the humanities — including the renowned Foundation Year Program — as well as professional programs in journalism and a fine arts program in creative writing.

What this role involves

You will teach one course in the winter term: The Idea of Race in Philosophy, Literature, and Art. Classes run on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:05 to 5:25 pm, from 11 January to 13 April 2027 — three teaching hours a week, plus marking, staff meetings and office hours. If you are eligible, you may also supervise one or more teaching assistants. You will report to the director of the Contemporary Studies Program.

The first part of the course traces how the modern idea of race emerged, alongside European expansion, the philosophy of the time, and the development of science. The second part turns to contemporary understandings of race and how they connect with culture, history, ideology, science and everyday life — including debates around white privilege and the intersections of race, class and gender.

Required skills and qualifications

• A master’s degree in interdisciplinary humanities or a relevant discipline or field of research, as a minimum; a PhD is preferred.
• Expertise in critical race theory will be an asset.
• Prior experience teaching at the university level is required.

Salary, benefits and relocation support

The posting states only that remuneration is based on qualifications and experience. No salary figure, benefits list or relocation support is stated by the employer, so none is listed here.

Work permit / visa note

Not specified by the employer. The posting says nothing about citizenship, work authorization or visa sponsorship, so nothing is claimed here.

Who this role may suit

This suits someone who already teaches in the humanities and wants a single, focused course rather than a full teaching load — a scholar comfortable leading discussion on difficult, live questions, and happy with a part-time winter-term commitment in Halifax.

How to apply officially

Apply by email. Send a cover letter stating your qualifications for, and interest in, teaching the class, together with your CV, by Monday, 16 November 2026, to Katie Schmidt at katie.schmidt@ukings.ca, copying Dr. Hamza Karam Ally at hamza.karamally@ukings.ca. Applications sent through Indeed or other job sites will not be considered — use the email above.

Apply on the University of King’s College website

Required documents

• Cover letter stating your qualifications and interest in teaching the course
• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Shortlisted candidates will be asked for two confidential letters of reference and evidence of teaching effectiveness

Frequently asked questions

Is this a full-time job?
No. It is a part-time academic appointment for one course in the winter term, with three teaching hours a week.

When does the course run?
11 January to 13 April 2027, on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:05 to 5:25 pm.

Do I need a PhD?
A master’s degree in interdisciplinary humanities or a relevant field is the minimum requirement. A PhD is preferred, and expertise in critical race theory is an asset.

What does it pay?
The employer does not state a salary figure — only that remuneration is based on qualifications and experience.

Can I apply from outside Canada?
The posting does not state anything about citizenship or work authorization, so this cannot be confirmed from the source.

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