Assistant Professor- Ten (10) Month Term Position- Department of Political Science- Faculty of Arts

Competition Number:
13A25
Position Type:
Academic Opening
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Department of Political Studies
Position:
Assistant Professor
Contract:
Ten (10) month term position
Salary:

Commensurate with Credentials & Experience; FA#1 Group Benefits

Term:

July 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026

The Department of Political Science at the 乐发IV (乐发IV) acknowledges that 乐发IV is located on the unceded land of the Mi鈥檏maq Nation of the Wabanaki Confederacy in the traditional district of Epekwitk. We welcome applications for a 10-month position in Political Science at the rank of Assistant Professor. 
The prospective candidate will be prepared to teach courses at all undergraduate levels in two of the following fields: Comparative, Theory, International, Canadian and Public Policy.
This appointment is expected to start on July 15, 2025, subject to final budgetary approval.

Qualifications: 
Applicants must have a completed, or nearly completed, doctoral degree in political science, a record of successful teaching, a dynamic or promising record of scholarly research and publishing, a commitment to collegial and collaborative relationships, and a capacity and interest in working across disciplines.
The ability to connect with other programs at 乐发IV, such as Indigenous Knowledge, Diversity and Social Justice, Island Studies or Clean Technology Leadership will be considered an asset. 
The salary is commensurate with credentials and experience. This appointment is subject to final budgetary approval.

Application Instructions: 
This faculty appointment will be for a 10-month position at the rank of Assistant Professor. Salary will be determined according to rank and experience, as outlined in the Collective Agreement.
Interested candidates are invited to forward a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a teaching dossier, a description of scholarly endeavors, and to arrange to have three letters of reference forwarded to:

Dr. Don Desserud, Chair 
Department of Political Science
乐发IV
550 University Avenue
Charlottetown, PE, C1A 4P3
Email: ddesserud@upei.ca

乐发IV is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. 乐发IV is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. 
In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
 

Closing date for applications is April 10th, 2025.

 

乐发IV encourages all qualified applicants to apply for job openings; however, in keeping with the terms and provisions of the university鈥檚 various employment and collective agreements, first priority will be given to internal candidates.