Assistant Professor – Politics and International Relations

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The appointment will be made at the rank of Assistant Professor and will commence on August 1, 2025, subject to budgetary approval. Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in Political Science with research and teaching expertise in the subfield of Canadian Politics. Candidates should have an active research agenda and a commitment to high quality undergraduate teaching.
The successful candidate will teach the equivalent of five 3-credit courses:
Fall Term:
• POLS 3101 – Political Leadership in Canada
• POLS 41xx – Special Topics
Winter Term:
• POLS 2101 – Canadian Government & Politics
• POLS 3151 – Political Parties & Elections in Canada
• POLS 41xx – Special Topics
Applicants should create one PDF file containing: a cover letter, a Curriculum Vitae, a Teaching Dossier (teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and sample course outlines), and a statement of research interests.
The single PDF file should be sent to the Chair of the Committee, along with three letters of reference (to be sent directly by the referees):
Dr. David Thomas
Chair of the Search Committee
Department of Politics and International Relations
[email protected]

The closing date for receipt of applications (including letters of reference) is March 21, 2025.
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