University of Lethbridge
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The Department of Political Science at the University of Lethbridge invites applications for a tenure-track position in Canadian Politics, with a concentration on Constitutional Law, and with additional ability to teach in the subfield of International Relations. This appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor. The expected start date of the appointment is July 1, 2026, subject to budgetary approval. Hiring salary will be $79,132 to $98,000 per year, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Minimum qualifications include a doctoral degree in Political Science or a closely related field. We seek candidates who will contribute broadly to the delivery of curriculum in the Department’s academic concentrations (Political Science, International Relations, Canadian Public Policy, and Philosophy). The successful candidate will be expected to mount an externally funded research program that includes both undergraduate and graduate students and will be expected to teach undergraduate courses in the above fields and Canadian Constitutional Law.
The position will involve graduate teaching and supervision, and the successful candidate must be suitable for appointment to the School of Graduate Studies. Ideally, the candidate’s research programme and funding will be attractive to international graduate students.
The successful candidate will bring complementary experience and expertise to the department that will support the diversification of our curricular and research interests. We are seeking a candidate who can engage and inspire students at all levels in their academic work, and who will show initiative in contributing to the department’s programs and development with the University.
Our University
The University of Lethbridge (uLethbridge) is a comprehensive and research-intensive university founded on the principles of liberal education, where inspired scholars integrate research and creative activity with teaching. Our University’s Blackfoot name is Iniskim, meaning Sacred Buffalo Stone. Founded in 1967 on traditional Blackfoot land, it is a place where student engagement in learning, creative activities, and research takes place every day. With campuses in Lethbridge and Calgary, uLethbridge offers more than 150 undergraduate and 60 graduate programs in the Faculties of Arts & Science, Education, Fine Arts, Health Sciences, the Schools of Liberal Education and Graduate Studies, and the Dhillon School of Business, to more than 8,000 students.
Our Values
Accessibility, Belonging and Community for all are key strategic priorities for the University of Lethbridge. The University of Lethbridge recognizes that diversity enriches our campus and community and is fundamental to teaching, learning, and research excellence. The university embraces equity as a core value to build strong and vibrant communities of belonging where students, faculty and staff feel welcome, are treated equitably, and can thrive.
Our Team
The successful candidate will join the Political Science team, which consists of 4 research-active professors as well as active sessional instructors and associate members of the Department. In addition to a strong undergraduate program, the department seeks to raise its graduate program profile. The Political Science Department is a founding member of the Philosophy, Politics and Law Program (PPL), an undergraduate 21-course major for a BA in Politics, Philosophy and Law, and is closely allied with the Prentice Institute for Global Population and Economy, specifically participating in the Institute’s Work Integrated Learning Program with the City of Lethbridge (the City Scholars program). Candidates are encouraged to visit the following website to find descriptions of the Department, its faculty members and students.
Our City
Living and benefiting from Blackfoot Confederacy’s traditional territory, Iniskim (uLethbridge) is direct neighbours with Kainai Nation, the largest reserve in Canada. We acknowledge and deeply appreciate the Siksikaitsitapi peoples’ connection to their traditional territory and honour the traditions of people who have cared for this land since time immemorial. Home to more than 100,000 people, Lethbridge is a place where ideas grow. It is a culturally vibrant city with a flourishing arts scene and an active social calendar. We boast stunning scenery, four distinct seasons, spectacular sunrises and glowing sunsets that illuminate Alberta’s big sky. The University sits on the beautiful coulees, looking down on the Old Man River. Lethbridge is only two hours from Calgary’s International Airport and a short drive to the mountainous Waterton Lakes National Park. Looking for a centre with a lower cost of living than many other Canadian cities? See the Canadian Real Estate Association’s national price map to compare average Canadian housing prices. Lethbridge is an affordable city, with many beautiful neighbourhoods on both sides of the coulees and well-planned parks connected via walking and biking paths.
Application Process
All applications must be submitted online and include a letter of application, a detailed curriculum vitae, a teaching dossier (statement of teaching philosophy, teaching accomplishments and pedagogical innovations, student and/or peer evaluations of teaching), a research dossier (statement of research and one sample publication, evidence of growing ability to establish and maintain an independent, externally-funded research program) and letters of reference (contact information for three references must be included – references for short-listed candidates will be contacted directly). Candidates should also demonstrate and document a commitment to collegial and related service activities. Consideration of complete files will commence on October 10, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.
For enquiries about the position, please contact Dr. Yale Belanger, Chair, Political Science Department, at [email protected].
While all applications will be considered, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference.
Understanding that career interruptions can have an impact on a candidate’s record of achievement, we encourage applicants to explain in their applications any impact that career interruptions have had on their record.
The University of Lethbridge is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, including through the hiring process. If you require support during the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]. All private information received in relation to your request for support will be kept confidential; only information required to facilitate the accommodation will be shared with the selection committee.
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