"Visiting Professor in Political Economy and Work and Labour"

Field of Specialization

Political Economy and Work and Labour

Academic Unit

The Institute of Political Economy

Rank/Position Title

Visiting Professor – 1 position

Start Date

Fall 2026 or Winter 2027

Closing Date

December 1, 2025, or until a suitable candidate has been selected.

The Institute of Political Economy at Carleton University invites applications from distinguished scholars for one term-length appointments as Visiting Professor. The appointment may be taken in either the Fall 2026 (September-December) and Winter 2027 (January-April).

The Institute’s unique programming includes an M.A. in Political Economy, a Ph.D. Specialization in Political Economy, and a Graduate Diploma in Work and Labour. Each appointment involves teaching one graduate course in an area of political economy (broadly defined), and one graduate course in work and labour. In addition, the visiting professor will deliver a public lecture, workshop, or symposium.

Candidates are expected to be mid- to senior-career scholars with well-established research portfolios in one or more domains of political economy, including work and labour. Each successful candidate will be paid a salary of $30,000 for the one-term appointment.

About the Academic Unit

For more information about Carleton’s Institute of Political Economy, please visit our website at: https://carleton.ca/politicaleconomy/.

Qualifications

The applicant should have a PhD in a relevant discipline, a strong record of internationally recognized published scholarship, and a strong record of teaching at the graduate level. The applicant should also ensure that when they apply, if selected, that they will be on sabbatical or able to take leave to accept the position.

Application Instructions

Applications should be sent electronically in one single PDF document and include cover letter (The cover letter must include an attestation that the applicant will be on sabbatical or other approved leave for the duration of the appointment), a full curriculum vitae, plus a short description of two proposed courses, and should be addressed to Prof. Justin Paulson, Director, Institute of Political Economy, Carleton University and sent via email care of christylaberge@cunet.carleton.ca. Consideration of complete applications will begin after December 1, 2025, and until a suitable candidate has been selected. The position will remain open until filled.

Please provide a statement that identifies your strengths and/or experience in advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in your teaching, service, and/or scholarly activities.

https://carleton.ca/deputyprovost/2025/visiting-professor-the-institute-of-political-economy-political-economy-and-work-and-labour/