Description

The Department of Political Science invites applications for sessional instructors to teach the following courses in Winter 2026 (January 5 – April 14, 2026)

Courses of Instruction:

Winter 2026 (January 5 – April 14, 2026)

• POLI 201 (LEC 02) – Intro to Government and Politics; Tuesday and Thursdays 15:30-16:45
• POLI 279 (LEC 01) – Politics of the Global South; Monday and Wednesdays; 15:30-16:45
• POLI 283 (LEC 01) – Issues and Trends in World Politics; Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 11:00-11:50
• POLI 359 (LEC 01) – Intro to Comparative Politics; Tuesday and Thursdays 12:30-13:45
• POLI 379 (LEC 01) – The Politics of Development; Tuesday and Thursdays 15:30-16:45
• POLI 455 (LEC 01) – Protest, Rebellion and Revolution; Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 13:00-13:50
• POLI 579 (LEC 01) – Poli Economy of Development – Thursdays; 11:00 – 13:45

Position Requirements:

• PhD in Political Science or a related field; strong candidates with an MA may also be considered
• Experience teaching undergraduate courses at a university level

For course descriptions, please refer to the University Calendar.

Please note that the courses are tentative, pending sufficient enrollments.

For salary information, please refer to TUCFA's Collective Agreement, Schedule B. As per the Collective Agreement, the Faculty of Arts adheres to the right of first refusal terms (Section 23.12.1 and 23.12.2) for Sessional Appointments.

Application Process:

All applicants must provide a letter specifying the course(s) and session(s) of interest (in order of preference), outlining their qualifications to teach each course. Domestic applicants who have taught in the Department within the past two years need not provide anything further, although more information may be requested later in the selection process. International applicants who have taught in the Department within the past two years will need to provide a copy of valid Canadian work permit in addition to the letter of intent.

New applicants must submit:

• A current CV containing relevant teaching experience (e.g., courses taught, textbooks used, where and when taught).
• Names and contact information for 3 potential referees; and Teaching evaluations (if available)

International Applicants New/Returning:

• Please attach a copy of valid Canadian work permit along with your application submission package

Doctoral Students:

Doctoral students must have successfully completed their candidacy exams prior to the beginning of the term in question for their applications to be given consideration. They should also have discussed their application with their supervisor and include a letter of support from their supervisors with their application. Those who have completed the Instructional Skills Workshop at the Teaching and Learning Centre will also be given special consideration.

Please submit your letter and any required application documents online (in pdf form) using the ‘Apply Now’ link. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The application deadline is August 19, 2025