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Job Opportunities Compiled by the Canadian Political Science Association
Notices of positions received at the CPSA Secretariat are uploaded upon receipt. On the 15th of each month, the listings with expired deadlines will be removed.
University of the Fraser Valley
The Department of Political Science at the University of the Fraser Valley is looking for an individual to teach a section of POSC 120 – The Introduction to Political Ideologies – this fall (2010). The class is scheduled to run from 11:30 to 2:30 on Thursday. The class will be capped at a maximum of 36 students, and the pay will be $6000. Abbotsford is 75 km from downtown Vancouver, and the campus is located just off the highway.
Candidates should have a PhD (or be very close to completion). Applications are due by July 9. For more information, please see the official job posting on the UFV website:
http://www.ufv.ca/es/Employment_Opportunities/Faculty_Opportunities/Re-Post_2010_61.htm
Prospective candidates can also contact Hamish Telford for further information at hamish.telford @ ufv.ca or 604.504.7441 x 4425.
King's University College
King’s University College, UWO (London, Ontario)
Department of Political Science
Part-time Teaching Opportunities – FALL-WINTER 2010-2011
The department has openings in two courses. These are full year courses running from September to April.
Politics 1020E - Introduction to Political Science: Tuesdays 11:30 to 1:30 and Thursday 11:30 to 12:30
A study of the principal concepts, ideas, and analytical methods of modern political science.
Politics 3309E - Politics and Contemporary Social Policy: Wednesdays 9:30 to 11:30
The political dimension of the social policy debates of recent decades, the challenges of public policy formulation and evaluation and the experience of Canada and other countries in the social policy will be examined.
Completed Ph.ds. or ABDs and, to cut down on commuting and carbon footprinting, those residing in or close to the London-Middlesex area are encouraged to apply. Please send c.v.’s via email to Jacquie Newman jnewman @ uwo.caand Tozun Bahcheli bahcheli @ uwo.ca by July 9th 2010.
The above courses are offered subject to budgetary approval and sufficient enrolment.
Jacquetta (Jacquie) Newman
Associate Professor and Chair
Dept. of Political Science
King's University College, UWO
jnewman@uwo.ca
519 433-3491 x4513
Memorial University
The Political Science Department of Memorial University is seeking a candidate to fill an unexpected 8-month appointment in Comparative and International Politics to commence 1 September 2010.
The position involves teaching three sections of Introduction to Politics (POSC 1000), one in Fall and two in Winter; one section of Introduction to Comparative Politics (POSC 2300) in the Fall; one section of Human Security (POSC 3290) in the Fall; and a third- or fourth-year course related to the instructor’s interest in either Comparative Politics (POSC 33xx, 43xx) or International Relations (POSC 32xx, 42xx)in the Winter. For details about the courses, please go to: http://www.mun.ca/posc/courses/.
Pay is based on qualifications and experience. The pay range is $38,509 to $44,796.
Please email a CV and the names of three referees to Dr. David Close, dclose @ mun.ca,Interim Head, Department of Political Science, Memorial University, St. John’s, NL A1B 3X9. The closing date for receipt of applications is 9 July 2010.
University of Ottawa
The School of Political Studies at the University of Ottawa invites applications for part-time teachers for Fall 2010 and Winter 2011 semesters. You will find the postings for these positions and the new on-line application form on the Human Resources web site at https://web30.uottawa.ca/v3/uohmsweb/aptpuo.aspx?lang=en.
05/10
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 Western Ontario
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCE
DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE
NOTICE OF UNANTICIPATED LIMITED-DUTIES APPOINTMENT
The Department of Political Science has an unanticipated Limited-Duties appointment to teach the following course during the Winter period January 1 – April 30, 2011.
ON CAMPUS
International Relations 4701E 002 International Relations Since 1900 (Winter (2nd Term Only)
Please note offering could be assigned to the workload of full-time faculty or to part-time faculty with First Refusal Rights in accordance with the Collective Agreement, or left unfilled based on operational/enrolment requirements.
The calendar description of undergraduate courses offered in our Department is available at http://www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca/2010/pg952.html. More information on the Department is available at http://politicalscience.uwo.ca/.
Candidates must have a PhD, or be close to completion, and a demonstrated record of performance in university-level teaching.
In accordance with the Collective Agreement, consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications, including qualifications which go beyond the requirements for the position.
Candidates must apply using the application form available at http://www.uwo.ca/pvp/facultyrelations/forms/LD%20Application.pdf or from the Department of Political Science (Room 4154, Social Science Centre), or from the office of the Dean (Room 9401, Social Science Centre). In addition to the application form, candidates should submit a curriculum vitae and evidence of successful teaching, together with the names and contact information of qualified individuals who could be contacted about their teaching experience and ability, to:
Professor Don Abelson
Chair, Department of Political Science
Social Science Centre, Room 4154
The University of Western Ontario
London, Ontario Canada N6A 5C2
TEL: (519) 661-2111, x84158
FAX: (519) 661-3904
EMAIL: polisci-recruitment @ uwo.ca
The closing date for applications is July 12, 2010.
All positions are subject to budgetary approval. Applicants should have fluent written and oral communication skills in English. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority. The University of Western Ontario is committed to employment equity and welcomes applications from all qualified women and men, including visible minorities, aboriginal people and persons with disabilities.
Note: Recent Western graduates who are foreign nationals may be eligible to work on campus. Please refer to the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website under Post-Graduation Employment at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/index.asp.
University of Windsor
DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE
SESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS – FALL 2010 (revised)
The Department of Political Science invites applications from qualified individuals interested in teaching any of the following courses.
Distance Courses
45-130 (91) Comparative Politics in Changing World
45-160 (91) Issues in World Politics
45-323 (91) Government and Business
45-361 (91) U.S. Foreign Policy
In Class Courses
45-130 (01) Mon./Wed. 10:00 – 11:20 a.m.
The above courses are offered subject to budgetary approval and sufficient enrolment.
For additional information, please contact the Departmental Office (Ext. 2347). Applications, with a current c.v. (and 2 letters of reference, if you haven’t taught for the Department of Political Science previously) should be sent to:
Dr. Tom Najem, Head, Department of Political Science,
By 12:00 noon, Friday, July 9, 2010
University of Winnipeg
The Politics Department at the University of Winnipeg invites applications for a one year appointment in Global Politics at the rank of assistant professor subject to budgetary approval. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in some of the following areas of Global Politics or International Relations: IR theory, international organization, critical security studies and human security. Candidates with a PhD, or ABD and close to completion, will be considered. Teaching experience and a record of research is preferred.
Salary will be commensurate with experience. Applications will be reviewed on July 16. The position will remain open until filled. The appointment will be effective August 1, 2010.
The University of Winnipeg is committed to employment equity, welcomes diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, and persons with disabilities. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, this advertisement is initially directed to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
Letters of application, a curriculum vitae, together with three letters of reference, should be sent to Louise Lépine, Department of Politics, University of Winnipeg, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Mb., R3B 2E9. FAX: (204) 774-4134. E-mail: l.lepine @ uwinnipeg.ca.
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