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.  

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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.  

At Mount Allison, we are committed to ensuring your interview experience is as  comfortable and accessible as possible. If you require any accommodations or  adjustments during the interview process, please do not hesitate to inform us. Your needs  are important to us, and our dedicated team is here to support you. 

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.