Politics & International Relations - Assistant Professor, 9-month Sessional

The Department of Politics & International Relations at Mount Allison University invites applications for a full-time nine-month sessional position. 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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Mount Allison University 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 to the further diversification of our campus community.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Canadian and permanent residents should indicate their citizenship status in their application.

Mount Allison University 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.