"8-month term position in Politics at the rank of Assistant Professor"

The Department of History and Politics at the University of New Brunswick Saint John invites applications for an 8-month term position in Politics at the rank of Assistant Professor. The appointment will commence on August 25, 2026 and is subject to budgetary approval.

Qualifications for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor include a Ph.D. in Politics. Candidates who are nearing completion of their doctorate in Politics may be considered for appointment at the rank of Lecturer. The successful candidate should have experience teaching in such areas such areas as the Canadian Politics and Comparative Politics or International Relations. The successful candidate will contribute to the Politics discipline as part of a small team of faculty members teaching undergraduate courses in Politics, with a teaching load of 3 courses in the fall term and 3 courses in the winter term.

Review of applications will commence on March 9th, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Letters of application must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, proof of highest degree, statement reviewing research interests, evidence of teaching effectiveness (i.e.. teaching dossier). Applicants should arrange for three letters of reference to be sent directly to the Department of History and Politics at histpols@unb.ca. Applicants should indicate current citizenship status in their cover letter. Only those candidates short-listed will be contacted for an interview. Applications should be emailed as a single PDF to: histpols@unb.ca

Questions concerning this position may be directed to Dr. JP Lewis, Chair, Department of History and Politics jp.lewis@unb.ca

Short-listed candidates will be required to provide satisfactory proof of credentials including appropriately certified translations of credentials into English, as applicable. The salary range and fringe benefits for this position are defined in the Association of University of New Brunswick Teachers (AUNBT) 2022 - 2025 Collective Agreement sections 35 and 36B.

*The University of New Brunswick is committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.*