The Department of Political Science at The University of British Columbia (Vancouver) invites applications for up to two tenure-track positions in Canadian Politics, with the possibility of an appointment at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor rank.
The area of research and teaching specialization within the field of Canadian politics is open. The Department has a particular interest in scholars who will enhance its diversity.
The successful candidate will have a completed Ph.D. in Political Science (or related field), or be able to adequately demonstrate all Ph.D. requirements are sufficiently close to completion. The successful candidate is expected to have a Ph.D. for the start of the appointment. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2023.
The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain an active program of research in Canadian Politics leading to peer-reviewed publications and the securing of external research funding, and to contribute to the education and training of undergraduate as well as graduate students.
This position is subject to final budgetary approval. While at this time we expect in-person campus interviews to take place, applicants must be prepared to conduct interviews remotely if circumstances require. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
To apply, applicants must upload online the following in order here:
- an application letter;
- a curriculum vitae;
- a statement of teaching philosophy, interests and accomplishments (maximum 2 pages);
- a description of current and future research interests (maximum 2 pages);
- evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., summaries of teaching evaluations (official preferred), peer reviews of teaching, sample course material);
- a 1–page statement about the applicant’s experience working with a diverse student body and contributions or potential contributions to creating/advancing a culture of equity and inclusion.
- one electronic sample of research or publication; and
- if invited for an on-campus interview, candidates must provide a written paper associated with their job talk if the talk is not based on the originally submitted sample.
In addition, applicants should arrange for three confidential signed letters of recommendation to be sent separately to the Department of Political Science care of Jeff Yupitun, Assistant to the Department Head, at poli.recruitment@ubc.ca. Review of applications begins on October 1, 2022, and will continue until the position is filled.
UBC-Vancouver’s Point Grey Campus is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Musqueam people, with whom UBC shares a framework Memorandum of Affiliation. For information relating to Indigenous initiatives that are available at UBC, visit the UBC Vancouver Indigenous portal. The Department of Political Science at UBC is committed to increasing Indigenous engagement within its curriculum.
Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.
