"Assistant Professor in Canadian Politics"

The Department of Political Science at the University of Lethbridge invites applications for a tenure-track position in Canadian Politics, with a concentration on Constitutional Law, and with additional ability to teach in the subfield of International Relations. This appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor. The expected start date of the appointment is July 1, 2026, subject to budgetary approval. Hiring salary will be $79,132 to $98,000 per year, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Minimum qualifications include a doctoral degree in Political Science or a closely related field. We seek candidates who will contribute broadly to the delivery of curriculum in the Department’s academic concentrations (Political Science, International Relations, Canadian Public Policy, and Philosophy). The successful candidate will be expected to mount an externally funded research program that includes both undergraduate and graduate students and will be expected to teach undergraduate courses in the above fields and Canadian Constitutional Law.

The position will involve graduate teaching and supervision, and the successful candidate must be suitable for appointment to the School of Graduate Studies. Ideally, the candidate’s research programme and funding will be attractive to international graduate students.

The successful candidate will bring complementary experience and expertise to the department that will support the diversification of our curricular and research interests. We are seeking a candidate who can engage and inspire students at all levels in their academic work, and who will show initiative in contributing to the department’s programs and development with the University.

Application Process All applications must be submitted online and include a letter of application, a detailed curriculum vitae, a teaching dossier (statement of teaching philosophy, teaching accomplishments and pedagogical innovations, student and/or peer evaluations of teaching), a research dossier (statement of research and one sample publication, evidence of growing ability to establish and maintain an independent, externally-funded research program) and letters of reference (contact information for three references must be included - references for short-listed candidates will be contacted directly). Candidates should also demonstrate and document a commitment to collegial and related service activities. Consideration of complete files will commence on October 10, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.

For enquiries about the position, please contact Dr. Yale Belanger, Chair, Political Science Department, at belayd@uleth.ca.