Position description
The Department of Politics & International Relations at Mount Allison University invites applications for a full-time nine-month sessional position. The appointment will commence on August 1, 2024, subject to budgetary approval. Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in Political Science with research and teaching expertise in the subfield of Comparative 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: two full year courses (POLS 3200: European Politics and POLS 4200: Political and Cultural Change), and, in the fall term, one half year course (POLS 2221: Introduction to Comparative Politics).
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 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. Loralea Michaelis
Chair of the Search Committee
Department of Politics and International Relations
Email: lmichael@mta.ca
The closing date for receipt of applications (including letters of reference) is April 15, 2024.
Mount Allison acknowledges, honours, and respects that the land named Sackville, NB is part of the unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People who are the historic inhabitants, custodians, and dwellers on the land where our University is built and confirms its commitment to strengthening relationships with all Indigenous people.
Mount Allison is committed to diversity and inclusiveness. We encourage applications from members of racialized communities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual and gender identities. We seek candidates with qualifications and knowledge to contribute specifically to the further diversification of our campus community.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority. Canadians and permanent residents should indicate their citizenship status in their application.