James Van Schaik

MA Theory and Criticism, Western University. BA Social and Political Thought, Human Rights Studies, King’s College University.

London, Ontario, Canada

About

In 2018 I took the opportunity of retraining and went to university and completed my Honors degree in Human Rights, Social and Political Thought, and Political Science and finished my MA at Western at the Center for Theory and Criticism.

Experience

  • Job Seeking at Self Employed
    Mar 2026 - Present · 4 mos

  • Temp at NA
    Apr 2025 - May 2025 · 2 mos

  • Teaching Assistant at Western University
    Sep 2022 - Apr 2025 · 2 yrs 8 mos

  • Research Assistant at Huron University
    May 2023 - Aug 2023 · 4 mos

    I am happy to be doing important Human Rights research assistant work with Dr. Laszlo Sarkany.

  • King's University College (London, Ontario, Canada · Hybrid)
    • Research Assistant
      May 2022 - Dec 2022 · 8 mos

      Working for the philosophy department as a research assistant for academic papers, I was responsible for formatting, research, and writing notations for academic journal papers. In addition, I served as a chair for plenary speakers' panels and organizing and managing staff/technical assets for the annual Conference on Continental Philosophy event at King’s University.

    • Research Assistant
      May 2022 - Dec 2022 · 8 mos

      Working for the Vice-Academic Dean of King's University, I assisted his team on several academic research initiatives, including The Cambridge History of the Papacy and the King's Publication Celebration. In addition, I researched and wrote a report on Academic Leadership Training for Women and Inclusivity in Academia for the Dean's Office at King's University.