Part-Time Academic (POLI 3520.03: Peacebuilding and Post-Conflict Statebuilding) - Winter 2026
About the role
Position Information
Position Title
Part-Time Academic (POLI 3520.03: Peacebuilding and Post-Conflict Statebuilding) - Winter 2026
Posting Number
PTAP3096P
Department/Unit
Political Science
Location
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Job Summary & Key Responsibilities
This part-time academic will be required to teach POLI 3520.03, Peacebuilding and Post-Conflict Statebuilding during Winter Term: January-April 2026, currently scheduled in-person on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:05 a.m.-11:25 a.m.
Course description: Peacebuilding is both a field of practice and a topic of theoretical study in international relations. Scholarly interest in peacebuilding and post-conflict statebuilding has expanded significantly alongside the steady growth of international initiatives aimed at helping war-affected societies build sustainable peace. This class will explore what peacebuilding means, in both theory and practice; the many obstacles that can disrupt the peacebuilding process, and the factors that make it more likely to succeed; and how peace can be restored, by whom and for what ends. Themes that will be covered include security sector reform and security dimensions of peacebuilding; political arrangements and the relationship between peacebuilding, statebuilding, and democracy; economic development in conflict-affected societies; justice and reconciliation after conflict; and the role of local, national, and international actors in peacebuilding. The course will provide opportunities to apply theories of peacebuilding to real-world cases, and to critically assess the options open to decision-makers in processes of peacebuilding and conflict resolution.
The part-time academic will be responsible for all aspects of teaching and administering the class, including lectures and test preparation. The position reports to the Chair of the Department.
Qualifications/Requirements of Position
Preference will be given to applicants with a PhD, or nearly completed PhD, in Political Science and a strong knowledge of the topic. Previous university-level teaching on this topic will be an asset.
Salary Range/Pay Rate
Per CUPE Collective Agreement
Additional Information
All offers of employment as a Part-Time Academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.
If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here.
Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted.
Posting Detail Information
Term of appointment
January-April 2026
Open Date
10/21/2025
Close Date
10/31/2025
Open Until Filled
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
About Dalhousie University
One of Canada's leading universities, Dalhousie University is widely recognized for outstanding academic quality and teaching, and a broad range of educational and research opportunities.
Located in Halifax and Truro, Nova Scotia, Dalhousie attracts students from around the world. Since 1818, we've been inspiring students, faculty, staff, and graduates to make significant contributions to our region, Canada, and the world.
Part-Time Academic (POLI 3520.03: Peacebuilding and Post-Conflict Statebuilding) - Winter 2026
About the role
Position Information
Position Title
Part-Time Academic (POLI 3520.03: Peacebuilding and Post-Conflict Statebuilding) - Winter 2026
Posting Number
PTAP3096P
Department/Unit
Political Science
Location
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Job Summary & Key Responsibilities
This part-time academic will be required to teach POLI 3520.03, Peacebuilding and Post-Conflict Statebuilding during Winter Term: January-April 2026, currently scheduled in-person on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:05 a.m.-11:25 a.m.
Course description: Peacebuilding is both a field of practice and a topic of theoretical study in international relations. Scholarly interest in peacebuilding and post-conflict statebuilding has expanded significantly alongside the steady growth of international initiatives aimed at helping war-affected societies build sustainable peace. This class will explore what peacebuilding means, in both theory and practice; the many obstacles that can disrupt the peacebuilding process, and the factors that make it more likely to succeed; and how peace can be restored, by whom and for what ends. Themes that will be covered include security sector reform and security dimensions of peacebuilding; political arrangements and the relationship between peacebuilding, statebuilding, and democracy; economic development in conflict-affected societies; justice and reconciliation after conflict; and the role of local, national, and international actors in peacebuilding. The course will provide opportunities to apply theories of peacebuilding to real-world cases, and to critically assess the options open to decision-makers in processes of peacebuilding and conflict resolution.
The part-time academic will be responsible for all aspects of teaching and administering the class, including lectures and test preparation. The position reports to the Chair of the Department.
Qualifications/Requirements of Position
Preference will be given to applicants with a PhD, or nearly completed PhD, in Political Science and a strong knowledge of the topic. Previous university-level teaching on this topic will be an asset.
Salary Range/Pay Rate
Per CUPE Collective Agreement
Additional Information
All offers of employment as a Part-Time Academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.
If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here.
Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted.
Posting Detail Information
Term of appointment
January-April 2026
Open Date
10/21/2025
Close Date
10/31/2025
Open Until Filled
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
About Dalhousie University
One of Canada's leading universities, Dalhousie University is widely recognized for outstanding academic quality and teaching, and a broad range of educational and research opportunities.
Located in Halifax and Truro, Nova Scotia, Dalhousie attracts students from around the world. Since 1818, we've been inspiring students, faculty, staff, and graduates to make significant contributions to our region, Canada, and the world.