orientation. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in IPE and should also be able to teach the graduate proseminar in International Relations.
The appointment is expected to be at the rank of Assistant Professor. The position start date is August 1, 2027.
The Department of Political Science engages in world-class research and teaching across diverse theoretical, thematic, and methodological approaches to the study of politics. For more information about the Department of Political Science, please visit our website at: https://www.mcgill.ca/politicalscience/.
Inquiries may be directed to Professor Arash Abizadeh, Chair of the Department of Political Science, at chair.polisci@mcgill.ca.
Job Duties:
Teaching, research, and service to the institution. All McGill faculty members are expected to contribute to service activities within their units, the University, and the wider scholarly community.
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
Candidates should have completed their PhD or be near completion. An applicant’s record of performance must provide evidence of outstanding research potential and the ability/potential to teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate level, as well as evidence (or intentions) of undergraduate and graduate supervision and of mentoring students with diverse lived experiences.
Faculty/Department/Unit: Department of Political Science, Faculty of Arts
Job Type: Tenure-track
Rank: Assistant Professor
Salary: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Application Deadline: Applications must be submitted online to Workday.
Applications should be received by September 15, 2026, to guarantee full consideration, although applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled.
Required Documents:
The following supporting documents are required:
- A cover letter and curriculum vitae;
- A statement of research;
- A writing sample (article or chapter length);
- A teaching statement, as well as course evaluations and syllabi if available;
- Three confidential letters of reference submitted directly by the referees (You will be sent an email with instructions on how to provide referee contact information shortly after application).
