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University of Alberta

Department of Political Science
Assistant Professor in Politics of China

The Department of Political Science within the Faculty of Arts at the University of Alberta invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Politics of China effective July 1, 2011. The position requires an active and ongoing program of research and publication in Chinese politics, as well as the ability to effectively teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and offer support and supervision of both Masters and Ph.D. students. Research and teaching specialization in China and globalization, including China’s role as an economic power, would be an asset, as would the ability to secure research funding. Research opportunities will be enhanced via participation in the recently established China Institute at the University of Alberta (CIUA) http://www.china.ualberta.ca/.

Applicants will have a completed PhD in Political Science, an established record of research publication or clear evidence of research potential, and language skills as appropriate for effective research in China studies. The ideal candidate for this position will have demonstrated research capabilities, exceptional teaching ability, potential for both disciplinary and interdisciplinary collaboration, and fit with departmental needs.

Our department currently has 21 full-time continuing faculty members, 4.5 permanent administrative staff, approximately 600 undergraduate majors and 80 graduate students. The Department values diversity, critical openness, collegiality, curiosity and social justice. Our research reflects longstanding preoccupations of the study of politics while stretching the boundaries of the discipline to engage central new preoccupations. Recent research activities and outcomes position the Department at the forefront of change in several key areas, including globalization and governance, policy, citizenship and social diversity. For information about the University of Alberta and the Department of Political Science, please consult the webpage at http://www.politicalscience.ualberta.ca.

The University of Alberta is a leading research-intensive institution in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. To complement a challenging and fulfilling professional career, Edmonton and Alberta present diverse cultural, recreational and social offerings in an attractive economic background. For further information, visit www.ualberta.ca. Salary will be commensurate with rank and experience and the position also includes a full range of benefits. Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, a description of current and planned research, copies of recent publications, at least three letters of reference, and if available, a teaching dossier and evaluations of teaching performance by October 8, 2010.

Dr. W. Andy Knight, Chair Department of Political Science 10-16 HM Tory Building University of Alberta Edmonton, AB, Canada T6G 2H4

Competition No.: A107311818 - Applications and inquiries can be submitted electronically to: polchair @ ualberta.ca.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Alberta hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified women and men, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Aboriginal persons.

Bishop's University

Applications are invited to teach the following contract (part-time) course for the Department of Political Studies at Bishop’s University, Sherbrooke, QC:

Political Studies 335b “Politics of Latin America and the Caribbean”, Winter 2010

Applicants should posses a PhD or be near completion.

Remuneration, travel stipend, and working conditions can be found in the 2010 Contract Faculty Collective Agreement available on the Bishop’s website. Competition will close when the positions are filled.

All applications are appreciated but only applicants invited for interviews will be contacted. Applications, including CVs, should be emailed to ajohnson @ ubishops.ca (Dr. Andrew F. Johnson, Chair, Department of Political Studies, Bishop’s University, 2600 College, Sherbrooke, QC, J1M 1Z7)

08/10

Brandais University

Brandeis University invites applications for a two-year Kay postdoctoral fellow working on culture and politics in the francophone world, to begin in Fall 2011. Areas of interest could include, but are not limited to, legacies of colonialism and post-colonialism, literary and cultural representations of the immigration experience, or language, culture and politics in francophone countries. Every year, the fellow will teach one class in French in the French and Francophone Studies program and another in English in the International and Global Studies Program and receive a stipend of $54, 807, plus a research fund of $4,000. Please send dossier, teaching materials, and three letters of recommendation to Michael Randall, Chair, Kay Fellowship Search Committee, Shiffman 102, MS 024, Brandeis University, Waltham, MA 02454-9110. First consideration will be given to applications received by December 1, 2010. Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer, and encourages applications from women and minority candidates.

Concordia University

James M. Stanford Professorship in Genocide and Human Rights Studies

Multiple Departments - Arts

James M. Stanford Professorship in Genocide and Human Rights Studies

Home to 27 departments, colleges, schools and institutes, the Faculty of Arts and Science is leading Concordia University to the forefront of research and graduate education in Quebec and Canada. Recognized for innovative research in the sciences, the humanities, and the social sciences, the Faculty invites applications for the James M. Stanford Professorship in Genocide and Human Rights Studies.

The specific focus of this tenure-track professorship will be to build on the strengths of the Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies (MIGS) to develop new stages of the Will to Intervene Project (http://migs.concordia.ca) and to train a new generation of leaders and civil society advocates committed to peace building, conflict resolution and influencing government policy-makers to prevent new mass atrocity crimes.

The successful candidate, who will be appointed to his or her appropriate academic department, will also participate in the administration of the Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies and work closely with its Director to build MIGS’ research profile, obtain grant funding, and fulfill MIGS’ ambitious program of research, teaching, and publication. He or she will also have the opportunity to cooperate with Concordia University’s Centre for Ethnographic Research and Exhibition in the Aftermath of Violence (CEREV) and its Centre for Oral History & Digital Storytelling (COHDS).

Applicants should have recognized expertise in the study of one or more major cases of genocide and in one or more relevant disciplines such as history, political science, sociology, anthropology, or human rights.

Applications must consist of a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, copies of recent publications, a statement of teaching philosophy/interests, a research statement, and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Candidates must also arrange to have three letters of reference sent directly to:

Dr. Brian Lewis
Dean, Faculty of Arts and Science
Concordia University
1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd. W., AD 328
Montreal, QC,
Canada H3G 1M8

Email applications not accepted
migs.concordia.ca

Subject to budgetary approval, we anticipate filling this position, normally at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor, for July 1, 2011. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Deadline for applications is November 1, 2010. For additional information, please visit our website at http://artsandscience.concordia.ca/

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. Concordia University is committed to employment equity.

McGill University

DEPARTMENTS OF POLITICAL SCIENCE AND PHILOSOPHY

POSTDOC FELLOWSHIP
The Groupe de recherche interuniversitaire en philosophie politique de Montréal (GRIPP), along with the Research Group on Constitutional Studies (RGCS) and Departments of Philosophy and Political Science at McGill University, will offer one or more postdoctoral fellowships at McGill in 20011-12. Area of specialization is open within political theory and political philosophy, but we are especially interested in applicants whose research is relevant to one or more of these GRIPP research themes:

1) The history of liberal and democratic thought, especially early modern thought;
2) Moral psychology and political agency, or politics and affect or emotions or rhetoric;
3) Democracy, diversity and pluralism.
4) Democracy, justice, and transnational institutions

Ph.D. must be in hand by 1 September 2011; preference may be given to candidates whose Ph.D.s will be in hand by 15 April 2011. Preference may also be extended to those with a knowledge of French, and to Canadian citizens or permanent residents; please indicate French knowledge and Canadian status in cover letter.

The fellow will be expected to be in residence at McGill for the academic year and to take part in GRIPP and RGCS workshops and conferences. The stipend will be at least $C27,000 and may be higher. Summer fellowships and paid teaching on top of the stipend are possible.

Please submit CV, a writing sample of one chapter or paper, research statement, and three letters of recommendation to GRIPP-postdoc @ gmail.com. Further information is available at www.mcgill.ca/rgcs/gripp/fellowships/

Deadline: September 15.

Jacob T. Levy
Tomlinson Professor of Political Theory
Department of Political Science (associate member, Philosophy)
Research Group on Constitutional Studies
McGill University
855 Sherbrooke West
Montreal, Quebec H3A 2T7
http://www.mcgill.ca/politicalscience/faculty/levy/

2010-2011: Chercheur invité en résidence, Le Centre de recherche en éthique de l’Université de Montréal

McGill University

DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE

Chinese Politics

The Department of Political Science invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in the area of Chinese Politics but scholars with a specialization in other countries in the East Asia region will be considered. The successful candidate will have the linguistic abilities required for field work. The Department seeks applicants whose research is theoretically and empirically informed, who possess strong training in qualitative and/or quantitative and/or formal methods, and who can teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate levels. An applicant’s record of performance must provide evidence of outstanding research potential. Candidates should have already completed the PhD or be very near completion. Applications should include curriculum vitae, graduate transcript, three letters of reference, a sample of written work and materials pertinent to teaching skills. The position start date is August 1, 2011. Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled. For more information about the Department and University, visit our web site at www.mcgill.ca/politicalscience/.

PLEASE FORWARD SUPPORTING MATERIALS TO:

Professor Richard Schultz
James McGill Professor and Chair
Department of Political Science
McGill University
855 Sherbrooke Street West
Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3A 2T7

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. McGill University is committed to equity in employment and diversity. It welcomes applications from indigenous peoples, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities and others who may contribute to further diversification.

McGill University

Faculté des arts
Institut d’études canadiennes de McGill
Directeur/Directrice

La Faculté des arts cherche à pourvoir le poste de directeur/directrice de l’Institut d’études canadiennes de McGill. Créé en 1994, l’Institut est financé par l’Université McGill et La Fondation CRB et a pour mission de promouvoir les études sur le Canada à l’Université et auprès du public, de mener des actions d’éducation publique, de gérer le programme d’études canadiennes et de mieux appréhender les réalisations et enjeux du Canada. Le directeur/directrice relève d’un conseil d’administration et du doyen de la faculté des arts.

Le directeur/directrice a pour mandat de diriger les programmes à caractère universitaire et public de l’Institut, de collaborer avec ses homologues de l’Université, ainsi qu’avec les étudiants et membres du personnel qui lui sont affiliés, d’enseigner un ou plusieurs cours de l’Institut et d’y promouvoir la recherche, d’élargir les sources de financement de l’Institut et de le représenter auprès des médias, dans le cadre de conférences savantes et activités publiques, ainsi que dans les cercles spécialisés dans les études canadiennes, au Canada et à l’étranger. Le titulaire de ce poste possède un excellent sens de la communication auprès des médias, une solide expérience de l’administration et la capacité d’interagir avec aisance avec les étudiants, ses collègues, les gens d’affaires et les responsables gouvernementaux, en français comme en anglais.

Le candidat retenu doit posséder les titres et compétences universitaires donnant accès à un poste de professeur(e) agrégé(e) ou de professeur(e) titulaire menant à la permanence dans une discipline et auprès d’un département en rapport avec les intérêts de l’Institut. Les candidatures doivent être accompagnées d’une lettre de motivation, d’un curriculum vitae et de trois lettres de recommandation. Le poste est à pourvoir le 1er août 2011. L’examen des candidatures débutera le 15 octobre 2010 et se poursuivra jusqu’à ce que le poste soit pourvu. Pour plus d’informations sur l’Institut, les candidats sont priés de consulter le site www.mcgill.ca/misc.

PRIÈRE D’ADRESSER VOTRE DOSSIER DE CANDIDATURE AU : Professeur Christopher Manfredi
Doyen, Faculté des arts
Université McGill
853, rue Sherbrooke ouest
Montréal (Québec), Canada H3A 2T6

Toutes les personnes qualifiées sont invitées à postuler. Cependant, conformément aux exigences canadiennes en matière d'immigration, la priorité sera donnée aux citoyens et résidents permanents du Canada. L'Université McGill souscrit à la diversité et à l'équité en matière d'emploi. Elle accueille favorablement les candidatures de représentants des peuples autochtones, des minorités visibles et des minorités ethniques, de personnes handicapées, de femmes, de personnes de toutes orientations et identités sexuelles et de quiconque pourrait contribuer à une plus grande diversité dans ses rangs.

www.mcgill.ca

Memorial University. Sir Wilfred Grenfell College

Sir Wilfred Grenfell College is a small (1300+ students) liberal arts and science institution and the Corner Brook Campus of Memorial University of Newfoundland. At Sir Wilfred Grenfell College, our emphasis is on a small-class environment and teaching excellence in distinctive multi and interdisciplinary degree programs with four-year Bachelor’s degrees in Arts, Fine Arts, Science and Nursing. We are currently working to increase enrolments, build new degree programs, acquire new infrastructure and enhance our research profile and activities.

Grenfell is developing an environmental policy institute as well as a graduate program in environmental policy to build on its distinctive multi- and interdisciplinary Bachelor’s degree. These include Environmental Studies, Sustainable Resource Management, Environmental Science, and Tourism. Opportunities also exist to develop research collaborations with staff from both provincial and federal agencies located on or near the Corner Brook campus.

Tenure Track positions (2) in Environmental Policy at the rank of Associate Professor to commence May 1, 2011
Position # 1: VPA GRSS 2010 001
Position #2: VPA GRSS 2010 002

We seek to hire two (2) Associate Professors who have established, ongoing and productive research programs in environmental policy or a closely related field in the Canadian, comparative or international context. Candidates must have a doctorate and must demonstrate experience and excellence in research, publishing, teaching and community engagement and be committed to working in an interdisciplinary environment.

We encourage applications from candidates from a variety of fields including political science, public policy/administration, law, environmental studies, environmental economics, sociology and geography. Specific areas of expertise sought include a combination of the following: comparative public policy and politics (in particular Canadian, American and European cases); legal foundations of environmental policy; labour, business and environment; and/or political economy (Canadian and international). Knowledge of environmental policy in energy and other related resource sectors and the ability to teach research methodologies (quantitative and qualitative) would be assets. A research agenda of relevance to Newfoundland Labrador would also be an asset.

The successful candidate will be a member of the Environmental Studies Program Unit and will contribute to the development of the Environmental Policy Institute and the Master of Arts in Environmental Policy. Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate and graduate teaching.

Deadline for receipt of applications is October 1, 2010. Applications should include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a teaching dossier and the names of three references. We suggest that candidates also include up to three peer-reviewed publications, a statement of research interests, and sample teaching evaluations along with a statement of teaching philosophy. Applications should be sent to: Vice-Principal, Sir Wilfred Grenfell College, Memorial University of Newfoundland, University Drive, Corner Brook, NL, A2H 6P9.

Phone: (709) 637-6231; Fax (709) 637-6218; Email vice-principal @ swgc.mun.ca

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from qualified women and men, visible minorities, aboriginal people and persons with disabilities.

Seoul National University

Faculty Positions (Tenure Track)

Graduate School of Public Administration (GSPA)

GSPA invites applications for up to two full-time, tenure track faculty positions in the area of public administration, governance and public policy broadly perceived. Candidates are expected to be international scholars with PhD degree and track record of publications at the international level. Recent PhDs with high potential are also encouraged to apply. The successful candidates will teach and supervise graduate students in English and carry out research projects within the School. Excellent competence in oral and written English is essential for each position.

Background

Seoul National University (SNU) is the leading research university in the Republic of Korea (South Korea) and was ranked 47th in the global Times Higher Education University Ranking 2009. SNU aims to be one of the world’s best universities and seeks to enhance further the research capacity and diversity of its academic community. It is committed to recruiting qualified international scholars who can contribute to the university research and teaching. Within this SNU policy, the Graduate School of Public Administration (GSPA) invites international candidates in the fields of public administration, governance and public policy broadly understood. GSPA, established in 1959, has been the centre of producing high-ranking officials, academics and social leaders in public life in Korea. GSPA has been awarded funding by the Brain Korea 21 (BK21) programme to conduct a seven year research programme supported by the Korean government. The school houses a number of research institutes and has recently moved to a new office building with world-class facilities. In addition, the school has expanded its offering of Masters programs for mid-career audiences such as private and public sector employees and high-ranking government officials.

The new positions are being created by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology to enable SNU to attain the goal of becoming one of the top institutions of higher education in the world.

Salary and Benefits
-a rewarding and stable career structure for productive faculty members
-twelve-month based salary
-a comprehensive medical insurance program
-on campus housing at substantially below market cost
-one semester paid research leave out of every seven semesters
-new faculty special research grant on appointment (10 million Korean Won)
-university research grants
-annual funding for participation in international conferences
-reimbursement of relocation expenses
-the opportunity to work with dedicated student assistants of extremely high ability

Application The letter of application with curriculum vitae, and names and contact information for at least three professional references should be submitted electronically to Associate Dean Professor Tobin Im at tobin @ snu.ac.kr by 10 September 2010. For informal enquiries, candidates may contact Professor Jörg Michael Dostal at jmdostal@snu.ac.kr. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview, and official transcripts of graduate work and past work records (if applicable) must be submitted before interviews.

(GSPA website in English and Korean: http://gspa.snu.ac.kr)

St. Antony's College

Appointment of Senior Research Fellow in North American Studies

Main duties will be to manage the North American Studies programme at the University of Oxford, to identify funding opportunities for the programme and to be a Governing Body Fellow of St Antony’s College The Fellow may also be required to teach on relevant courses and to act as a supervisor to graduate students.

Salary: Oxford University Lecturer Grade 30S (£35,698 to £47,974), fixed term 5 years.

Skills and qualifications: PhD in the social sciences or history on one or more aspects of North America or any part thereof. Commitment to publishing research of the highest calibre. Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.

The closing date for applications is Monday October 25th 2010 and interviews will be held on Friday November 19th 2010.

Further details

University of Toronto

Position for Lecturer in Quantitative Methods, Political Science, University of Toronto

The Department of Political Science ,University of Toronto, invite applications for a full-time teaching-stream position at the rank of Lecturer in Political Science to begin July 1, 2011.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated excellence in teaching in Quantitative Methods and Analysis. In addition, experience in curricular development or innovative pedagogy (such as experiential learning, writing instruction, or directing undergraduate research) would be an advantage.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in hand by July 1, 2011. The successful candidate will be expected to teach both large introductory courses and upper division courses in his/her areas of expertise. Additional duties may include student advising and administrative responsibilities. The normal teaching load for a lecturer is 3 FCE, or six semester-length courses per year.

Appointments at the rank of Lecturer may be renewed annually to a maximum of five years. In the fifth year of service, Lecturers shall be reviewed and a recommendation made with respect to promotion to the rank of Senior Lecturer. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applicants should apply online by clicking on the link below. Please ensure that you include a letter of application, a current curriculum vitae, a writing sample and teaching materials. Three letters of reference should be sent directly to Professor David Cameron, Chair, Department of Political Science, University of Toronto at chair.polisci @ utoronto.ca.

The closing date for applications is October 15, 2010.

For more information about the Department of Political Science, please visit our home page: http://www.politics.utoronto.ca

To apply on-line: http://www.jobs.utoronto.ca/faculty.htm

Application instructions: http://www.jobs.utoronto.ca/faculty/instruct.htm

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

University of Toronto

Position in International Relations and Peace and Conflict Studies

The University of Toronto invites applications for a joint tenure-stream appointment in The Department of Political Science (51%) and Peace and Conflict Studies Program of The Munk School of Global Affairs (49%). The appointment is at the rank of Assistant Professor in the fields of international relations and peace and conflict studies and will begin on July 1, 2011. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or be near completion. Applicants must also have a strong theoretical orientation, knowledge of the core literature in the fields, and excellent research and teaching abilities. The substantive focus and methodological approach for this position is open. Demonstrated excellence in both teaching and research is required. Salary to be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The successful applicant will participate in the teaching programs of the Department of Political Science and the Peace and Conflict Studies program, which is housed in the Trudeau Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies. He\she will teach undergraduate courses in peace and conflict studies and international relations and graduate courses in international relations, as well as engage in graduate supervision. Applicants should apply online by clicking on the link below. Please ensure that you include a letter of application, a current curriculum vitae, a writing sample and teaching materials. Three letters of reference should be sent directly to Professor David Cameron, Chair, Department of Political Science, University of Toronto at chair.polisci @ utoronto.ca.

The closing date for applications is October 15, 2010.

For more information about the Department of Political Science, please visit our http://www.politics.utoronto.ca.

To apply on-line: http://www.jobs.utoronto.ca/faculty.htm

Application instructions: http://www.jobs.utoronto.ca/faculty/instruct.htm

University of Toronto Mississauga

Position in Canadian Politics/Canadian Public Policy

The Department of Political Science at the University of Toronto Mississauga invites applications for one tenure-stream appointment in the field of Canadian Politics/Canadian Public Policy. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor and will begin on July 1, 2011. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. degree in a related field by July 1, 2011 or soon thereafter, with a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching and research. The successful applicant will teach undergraduate Canadian Politics courses in the Department of Political Science at the University of Toronto Mississauga. He/she will also become a full member of the Graduate Department of Political Science of the University of Toronto, and will undertake graduate teaching and supervision at the St. George campus. For further information on the UTM Department and on the tri-campus Graduate Department, see http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/~w3pol/ and http://www.chass.utoronto.ca/polsci/.

We strongly encourage you to apply online at www.jobs.utoronto.ca/faculty.htm. Applicants may combine their pdf or MS Word documents together. The system allows for 5 files at 2MB maximum. You should ensure that you include a curriculum vitae, a writing sample (e.g., an article offprint or conference paper), materials relevant to teaching experience (e.g., course outlines and handouts, student survey results), and a statement outlining current and future research interests. Applicants should also ask three referees to write directly to the Chair, Professor Beiner, at the mailing address below. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit your application and other materials to Professor Ronald Beiner, Chair, Department of Political Science, Suite 3125 South Building, University of Toronto Mississauga, 3359 Mississauga Road North, Mississauga, Ontario, L5L 1C6. To receive full consideration, applications and all materials (including letters of reference) must be received by September 30, 2010.

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. The University of Toronto offers the opportunity to teach, conduct research and live in one of the most diverse cities in the world.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

University of Toronto Scarborough

Position Title / Rank: Tenure Stream – Sociology of Gender Ref# 1000564
Faculty: University of Toronto Scarborough
Deadline: October 15, 2010

The Department of Social Sciences, University of Toronto Scarborough invites applications for a full-time tenure-stream appointment at the Assistant Professor level with primary interests in the sociology of gender starting July 1, 2011.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Sociology or closely related field at the time of appointment or be very close to completion. Candidates must also have a record of excellence in research and teaching and be able to communicate effectively as an undergraduate and graduate teacher, and will be expected to teach core and large enrolment courses in Sociology.

The appointment is at the University of Toronto Scarborough, which is a research-intensive institution with an interdisciplinary commitment, a multicultural student body, and a modern campus. The University offers the opportunity to conduct research, teach and live in one of the most diverse cities in the world. The University also offers opportunities to work in a range of collaborative programs and centers of research.

The successful candidate will teach in the undergraduate program at the University of Toronto Scarborough, particularly core and large enrolment courses in Sociology. She/he will be a member of the Graduate Department of Sociology, University of Toronto, will be expected to teach in its graduate programs and she/he will be expected to develop an independently funded program of research. The successful candidate may also have the opportunity to participate in developing new graduate programs at Scarborough. Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience.

We strongly encourage you to submit your application online. Please ensure that you include a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, and a teaching dossier (including teaching evaluations) along with the names of three references. We encourage applicants to combine PDF or MS WORD documents in one or two files. If you are unable to apply online (or alternately have large documents to send), please quote file # 1000564 when submitting your application and other materials electronically to SocioSearch @ utsc.utoronto.ca

The closing date for applications is October 15, 2010.
For more information about the Department of Social Sciences, please visit http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/~socsci

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

University of Toronto Scarborough

Position Title/Rank: Tenure Stream – Political Theory Ref#1000567
Faculty: University of Toronto Scarborough
Deadline: October 15, 2010

The Department of Social Sciences at the University of Toronto Scarborough invites applications for a full-time, tenure stream position in Political Theory. The position will be at the rank of Assistant Professor and will commence July 1, 2011.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses at the University of Toronto Scarborough, which may include large introductory courses on the history of political thought and upper level courses, including seminars, relating to the candidate’s research interests. Candidates must demonstrate a record of excellence in research and teaching. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an independently funded program of research.

The University of Toronto Scarborough is a research-intensive institution with an interdisciplinary commitment, a multicultural student body, and a modern campus. The University offers the opportunity to conduct research, teach and live in one of the most diverse cities in the world. The University also offers opportunities to work in a range of collaborative programs and centers of research. As a member of the graduate department of Political Science, he/she will also teach and supervise graduate students. Candidates must have a PhD in hand or be near completion. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

We strongly encourage you to submit your application online. Please ensure that you include a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, and a teaching dossier (including teaching evaluations) along with the names of three references. We encourage applicants to combine PDF or MS WORD documents in one or two files. If you are unable to apply online (or alternately have large documents to send), please quote file # 1000567 when submitting your application and other materials electronically to polscisearch @ utsc.utoronto.ca

The closing date for applications is October 15, 2010.
To apply online, click https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=1000567. For more information about the Department of Social Sciences, please visit http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/~socsci.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

University Utara Malaysia

Established in 1984 by (former) Malaysian Prime Minister Dr Mahathir, the University of Northern Malaysia (Universiti Utara Malaysia, UUM) is in the midst of a rapid and exciting transformation. Located in the rural north, some 10km from the Thai border, this diverse region has speakers of Malay, Thai, Tamil, Mandarin, Arabic and a variety of East Asian dialects. From our combined campuses in Sintok and Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) and Sana’a (Yemen), UUM has over 30,000 students and 1,200 faculty members. For the purposes of teaching, research and administration English is used as the main medium of communication and thus all candidates must be fluent in English. Foreign scholars at all stages of their academic and professional careers are encouraged to apply. A Ph.D. from a recognized institution is required.

UUM campus and surrounding township is earmarked for significant development, investment and growth. Short- to medium-term strategies are in place to propel the university towards the status of excellence in Malaysia, as well as a fully-fledged, internationalized research institution. Strengths of UUM include management and business studies, banking, economics, international trade, tourism, governance and law, information and communication technology, accounting, multimedia studies, international relations, and Southeast Asian studies. UUM invites applications for visiting and senior teaching positions, and is seeking outstanding candidates who are looking for new opportunities to advance their careers, as well as professors on leave or planning their sabbatical years abroad.

The appointee will be expected to teach in English, consult and advise, provide leadership, apply for grants, conduct research, and publish in leading journals. Curriculum review and academic program design are possible areas that experts in specific fields could contribute to, ensuring that all UUM teaching and research satisfies international criteria of excellence. Since the appointment of a new Vice Chancellor in June 2010, UUM has been revitalized, showing the ambition, potential and resources needed to achieve the status of Malaysia’s eminent management university.

To apply, please submit your curriculum vitae, a description of current and planned research, copies of recent publications, a teaching dossier (if available), and at least three letters of reference, along with a cover letter to: Dr. Adam D. Tyson

Via email: adam @ uum.edu.my

Via post: Deputy Director, Centre for International Affairs and Collaboration (CIAC), Universiti Utara Malaysia, 06010 Sintok, Kedah, Malaysia.

Addendum: open interviews will held at Malaysian Student Department (MSD), Chicago on Wednesday 6 October 2010 from 8:00am to 4:00pm. The MSD is located on 820 Davis Street, Suite #510, Evanston, Illinois, 60201 United States of America. Tel: +1 (847) 328 2440, Fax: +1 (847) 328 2517. For further information please contact Dr. Hassan Abu Bakar, Director of Corporate Communications, at +60133923478 or abhassan @ uum.edu.my. Information about Universiti Utara Malaysia may also be found at www.uum.edu.my.

University of Victoria

Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Political Science
Assistant Professor in Indigenous Politics

The Department of Political Science, University of Victoria, invites applications for a tenure track position in the area of Indigenous Politics. The appointment, effective July 1, 2011, will be made at the rank of Assistant Professor.

Applicants should have a completed or near-completed PhD in Political Science (or a related program with a strong political science element). Applicants should have a record and promise of research excellence appropriate to their stage of career, and a well-developed research program in Indigenous Politics. The candidate will be expected to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful candidate will be joining an active department with vibrant MA and PhD programs. The department is interested in receiving applications from candidates with a wide range of research and teaching interests and welcomes applications from candidates who have research interests that focus on any aspect of Indigenous Politics. The department welcomes applications from candidates who can demonstrate prior engagement with Indigenous peoples, communities and/or organizations and those who have a willingness to do so once in the position. Applicants are encouraged to consult the department website http://web.uvic.ca/poli for information on the research interests of department faculty and the programs it offers. Potential applicants who have questions about the position are encouraged to contact the Chair, Amy Verdun, at chairpol @ uvic.ca.

The University of Victoria is an equity employer and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, indigenous peoples, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; indigenous candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

The deadline for the application to reach the department is September 17, 2010. Please send letters of application, CV, writing sample, and confidential letters from three referees (the latter sent directly under separate cover) to:

Dr. Amy Verdun, Chair
(Re: Job application – Indigenous Politics)
Department of Political Science
University of Victoria
PO Box 3060
Victoria, BC
Canada V8W 3R4
Telephone: + 1 250 853 3528
E-mail: chairpol @ uvic.ca
Web: http://web.uvic.ca/poli

University of Waterloo

The Department of Political Science, University of Waterloo, invites applications for a tenure-stream position in Canadian politics at the rank of Assistant Professor, commencing January 1, 2011 or when the position is filled. The successful candidate will have a completed PhD and be able to teach courses on Canadian governance, the history and politics of Canadian policy-making institutions, and public policy analysis. The UW Department of Political Science is home to a rapidly expanding graduate program and the ideal candidate will play a key role in both the departmental graduate program and the proposed new Masters of Public Service. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an active, externally-funded research program and to collaborate in the academic life of the department. Excellence in teaching is also expected and the ideal candidate will supply a teaching dossier, including teaching philosophy, peer and/or student evaluations, and course syllabi. The completed application must contain all of the following information: a letter of application describing qualifications and the proposed research program; curriculum vitae; teaching dossier; three letters of reference, and a sample of academic writing. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applications should be forwarded to Richard Nutbrown ( nutbrown @ uwaterloo.ca), Chair, Department of Political Science, University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave. W, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, N2L 3G1 on or before October 1, 2010. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply: however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Waterloo encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including women, members of visible minorities, native peoples, and persons with disabilities.

University of Waterloo

The Department of Political Science, University of Waterloo, invites applications for a tenure-stream position in political theory at the rank of Assistant Professor, commencing January 1, 2011, or when the position is filled. The successful candidate will have a completed PhD and be able to teach courses in the history of political theory, modern political philosophy and global social justice. The UW Department of Political Science is home to several rapidly expanding graduate programs in political science, global governance and public service. The ideal candidate will play a key role in departmental graduate expansion, particularly in the area of global social justice. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an active, externally-funded research program and to collaborate in the academic life of the department. Excellence in teaching is also expected and the candidate will supply a teaching dossier, including teaching philosophy, peer and/or student evaluations, and course syllabi. The completed application must contain all of the following information: a letter of application describing qualifications and the proposed research program; curriculum vitae; teaching dossier; three letters of reference, and a sample of academic writing. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applications should be forwarded to Richard Nutbrown (nutbrown @ uwaterloo.ca), Chair, Department of Political Science, University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave. W, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, N2L 3G1 on or before October 1, 2010. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply: however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Waterloo encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including women, members of visible minorities, native peoples, and persons with disabilities.

University of Waterloo

Applications are being accepted for a tenure-stream assistant or tenured associate professor in the field of Chinese politics, political economy and the emerging role of China in the world. The competition will close Feb.1, 2011, or when the position is filled. The successful candidate will have a completed PhD and be able to teach courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels. The UW Department of Political Science is home to several rapidly expanding graduate programs in political science, global governance and public service. The ideal candidate will play a key role in departmental graduate expansion, particularly in the areas of China’s political and economic emergence in global affairs. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an active, externally-funded research program and to collaborate in the academic life of the department. Excellence in teaching is also expected and the candidate will supply a teaching dossier, including teaching philosophy, peer and/or student evaluations, and course syllabi.

The completed application must contain all of the following information: a letter of application describing qualifications and the proposed research program; curriculum vitae; teaching dossier; three letters of reference, and a sample of academic writing. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applications should be forwarded to Richard Nutbrown (nutbrown @ uwaterloo.ca), Chair, Department of Political Science, University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave. W, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, N2L 3G1 on or before February 1, 2011. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply: however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Waterloo encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including women, members of visible minorities, native peoples, and persons with disabilities.