Assistant Professor, Political Science in Edmonton

The Department of Anthropology, Economics, and Political Science in the Faculty of Arts and Science invites applications for an entry-level, full-time, tenure-track appointment in Political Science, in the field of Canadian Politics at the rank of Assistant Professor, commencing July 1, 2027, subject to final budgetary approval.

This is a teaching, research, and service position, with a normal teaching load of six courses per year at all levels of the curriculum. Preferred candidates will have post-secondary teaching experience that provides evidence of excellence or promise of excellence in teaching. The ability to teach in more than one sub-field, supported by an ongoing research program, is an asset.

You will teach six courses per year, carry out an ongoing research program, and provide service to the University. You must have, or be close to completion of, a terminal degree in Political Science, and an ongoing research program relevant to the teaching of Canadian Politics.

You will submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching dossier (including recent teaching evaluations), statement of research interests, and sample of scholarly work. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the Department Chair to provide three (3) letters of reference sent directly from referees. Only selected candidates will be required to submit official transcripts sent directly from the institutions where you completed your degrees.

Questions about this opportunity may be addressed to Gaelan Murphy, Department Chair, at murphyc23@macewan.ca.

This position is included under the Faculty Association collective agreement. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

MacEwan University is committed to fostering the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion within our community, and we are dedicated to removing barriers that have been historically encountered and are currently experienced by some members of our society. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, visible minorities, women, persons with disabilities, sexual and gender minorities, and members of all equity-deserving groups. We believe that the diversity of our students, staff, and faculty serves as a strength of our institution and benefit to society.

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