Assistant Professor, Limited Term Appointment (LTA), Political Science

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Brock University is one of Canada’s leading comprehensive universities, a Top Employer in Hamilton-Niagara, ranked #3 as Canada’s Best Employers and ranked top 10 as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity compiled by Forbes and Statista. We are an inclusive, welcoming community that offers a wide range of unique career opportunities for those with passion, energy and expertise.

We are looking for team members who want to help us continue to deliver an exceptional student experience, perform impact-driven research and generate life-changing breakthroughs for our world. Ignite new possibilities for your career. Break through at Brock.

Post End Date: This posting will close at 12:01 am on March 31, 2025

About Brock University

With a student population of more than 19,000, Brock is renowned for its exceptional campus experience and high level of student satisfaction. Brock offers 150 undergraduate and graduate degrees in six academic faculties and is home to world-class instructors and researchers making breakthroughs of all kinds each and every day. Founded in 1964 by the Niagara community, Brock remains a proud partner committed to improving the vitality of the region even as it extends its global reach.

Our Geography

Brock is located on a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve in the Niagara Region of Ontario, Canada. This unique region intersects Lakes Ontario and Erie and is home to nearly 500,000 residents. Brock is one of the region’s top employers, and is a significant contributor to the economic, intellectual and cultural fabric of the area. Niagara provides abundant recreation, cultural and lifestyle options and is just a short drive from the Greater Toronto Area and the United States border.

What we Offer

Brock University offers competitive salary and benefits. For candidates considering relocation, moving expenses will be administered according to the Brock University Faculty Association Collective Agreement.

About the Department

The Department of Political Science is a vibrant and collegial department with roughly 200 majors and a dozen MA students, offering Minors, Majors, Honours concentrations in International Development and Public Law, and Honours Co-ops in Political Science and Public Policy and Administration. Political Science houses specialists in Canadian Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations, Public Policy and Administration, and Political Theory, and combines a strong commitment to teaching—including experiential learning—with a culture of research excellence. Our award-winning faculty also participate in several transdisciplinary and interdisciplinary programs, including Social Justice and Equity Studies (SJES), the Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Humanities, and Forensic Psychology and Criminal Justice (FPAC).

About the position

The Department of Political Science at Brock University invites applicants for a 12-month limited term appointment in International Relations at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning July 1, 2025. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to and participate in Political Science’s undergraduate and Master’s programs.

Qualifications

We seek candidates for the Department of Political Science with a PhD in Political Science at the time of appointment, with a specialization in international relations focusing on international security and global governance. In addition to an active record of scholarship in this area, the successful candidate must have evidence of, or strong potential for, teaching excellence.

Notes:

All documents must be submitted in electronic format (a single well-organized PDF document is preferred) via the online application system. (Note: file maximum of 5MB per attachment upload). Candidates must submit a letter of application, a statement of research interests, a statement of teaching interests, evidence of successful high quality teaching, a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three academic references as part of their application.

The closing date for applications is March 31, 2025 at 12:01am. The final day to apply is March 30, 2025. Inquiries should be directed to Dr. Charles Conteh, Chair – Recruitment Committee, [email protected].

This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

Our Commitment

Brock University is actively committed to diversity and the principles of employment equity and invites applications from all qualified candidates. Women, Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, Inuit) peoples, Black people, people with disabilities, members of visible minorities/racialized groups, and Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and additional sexually and gender diverse (2SLGBTQI+) persons are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as a member of a designated group as part of their application. Candidates who wish to be considered as a member of one or more designated groups should fill out the Self-Identification Form and include the completed form with their application.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

We will accommodate the needs of the applicants and the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the selection process, as outlined in the Employment Accommodation Policy https://brocku.ca/policies/wp-content/uploads/sites/94/Employment-Accommodation-Policy.pdf. Please advise: [email protected] to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated through this process. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

We appreciate all applications received; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Learn more about Brock University by visiting www.brocku.ca

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