McCain Postdoctoral Fellow - Department of Politics and International Relations, Mount Allison University · Native American and Indigenous Studies Association

McCain Postdoctoral Fellow – Department of Politics and International Relations, Mount Allison University

January 27, 2022

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The Department of Politics & International Relations at Mount Allison University invites applications for the McCain Post-Doctoral Fellow. We seek a political scientist whose research and teaching falls within the subfield of international relations. The one-year appointment will commence on July 1, 2022, subject to budgetary approval. Preference will be given to candidates who have recently completed a Ph.D. in Political Science, have an active research agenda and a commitment to high quality undergraduate teaching.

We seek candidates who will contribute broadly to the delivery of curriculum in the Department’s academic programs (Political Science, International Relations, Canadian Public Policy and Philosophy, Politics and Economics).

The successful candidate will be expected to teach the equivalent of four 3-credit courses. This includes POLS 2301 - Introduction to International Relations, two 3rd-year courses and one 4th-year special topics seminar in their field of expertise.

A complete application consists of one PDF document that includes: • a cover letter; • a Curriculum Vitae; • a Teaching Dossier (teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, sample course outlines); • a statement of research interests.

Applicants are to have three letters of reference sent directly to the Chair by their referees. The deadline for applications is March 15th, 2022. Complete applications should be sent electronically to:

Dr. Mario Levesque

Chair of the Search Committee

Department of Politics and International Relations

malevesque@mta.ca

Mount Allison 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.

Mount Allison 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 specifically to the further diversification of our campus community.

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