Political Science - Visiting Professorship (International Relations)

The Department of Political Science at McGill University invites applications for a Visiting Professorship in International Relations. The aim of the Visiting Professorship is to promote collaboration between members of the Department of Political Science at McGill and leading International Relations researchers from other universities.

The Visiting Professorship can be taken up during either the Fall 2025 or Winter 2026 semesters at McGill University.  The Visiting Professor must hold a full-time ranked academic appointment or its equivalent in another academic institution.  Ideally the Visiting Professor will be on sabbatical and working on a major research project.

The Visiting Professor should be present at McGill for the entire semester and make a substantial contribution to the academic life of the department. The Visiting Professor should plan to undertake a defined research project in International Relations, offer one advanced undergraduate or graduate-level seminar in their area of expertise, and give a public research presentation.

The Visiting Professor will be provided office space and access to the McGill library with borrowing privileges. 

The Department of Political Science engages in world-class research and teaching. For more information about the Department of Political Science, please visit our website at: https://www.mcgill.ca/politicalscience/.

Inquiries may be directed to Professor Arash Abizadeh, Chair of the Department of Political Science, at [email protected].

Job Duties: Defined research project in International Relations, teaching one advanced undergraduate or graduate-level seminar and a public research presentation.

Qualifications and Education Requirements: Candidates should have completed their PhD and hold a ranked position at another university.

Faculty/Department/Unit: Department of Political Science, Faculty of Arts

Job Type: Academic Contractual (Fixed Term) 

Rank: Visiting Professor

Remuneration: Subject to final approval

Application Deadline: Applications must be submitted online to Workday. Applications will be reviewed immediately; for full consideration applications must be received before August 5, 2025.

Required Documents:
Applicants should submit a current CV and a cover letter (max 2 pages) indicating the proposed research project and contribution to teaching in the department.

Please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada (or apply and obtain authorization) and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.

McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.

At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry.

McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record.

McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through accommodation policies and procedures. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected].

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.