Tenure-Track Position in Political Theory â Department of Political Science and Global Development Studies
Tenure-Track Position in Political Theory â Department of Political Science and Global Development Studies
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Date Posted: August 28 2025
Posting Deadline: November 1 2025
Department: Political Science and Global Development Studies
Type of Employment: Permanent Full-Time
Group Affiliation: SMUFU Rank of Assistant Professor
Applications are invited for a probationary tenure-track position in Political Theory at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning July 1 2026. Applicants should hold a completed or nearly completed PhD in Political Science or cognate fields. (If ABD applicants must provide clear documentation that the degree will be completed before the appointment begins along with teaching experience in the field.) Preferred candidates will have a demonstrable commitment to the values of equity diversity and inclusion as they pertain to service teaching and research.
Our dynamic department is currently undergoing an exciting period of expansion innovation and renewal in the wake of the merger of the Departments of Political Science and Global Development Studies. We seek highly qualified applicants who wish to collaborate in this process and who can enrich the Political Science program with rigorous cutting-edge research and teaching excellence in the field of Political Theory. The area of research specialization is open but the successful candidate will demonstrate a viable and innovative research program and the capacity to teach our core Political Theory course History of Political Thought (POLI 2335) as well as other existing critical theory courses.
Application Details
At Saint Marys University equity and diversity are integral to excellence and enrich our community. As an institution committed to fostering an environment of inclusion and respect we welcome applications from women Indigenous peoples racialized persons/visible minorities persons with disabilities persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity and others who might contribute to the growth and enrichment of our community. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Applications are strongly encouraged from candidates who self-identify as Indigenous (Lnu or other First Nation Mtis Inuit) or as a visible minority / racialized.
If you require accommodations during the recruitment process please contact emailprotected. Teaching loads employee benefits and salary scales are governed by the Saint Marys University Collective Agreement: All positions are subject to budgetary approval.
Applications should consist of the following (7) items merged into ONE file:
1) application form (application form link);
2) cover letter describing how the candidates areas of teaching and research expertise are relevant to the position;
3) curriculum vitae;
4) complete teaching dossier including teaching philosophy evidence of teaching effectiveness and relevant sample syllabi;
5) statement of research interests;
6) one piece of published or ongoing research as well as links to other publications; and
7) names and contact information of three academic referees.
Candidates may also include a statement detailing career interruptions or other special circumstances relevant to their applications (one page maximum). This statement is optional. SSHRC guidelines are detailed in Section 4 at: closing date for applications is 4:30 pm (Atlantic time) Saturday November 1 2025.
Complete digital application files should be addressed to Dr. L. Zhyznomirska Chairperson at emailprotected.
Lyubov Zhyznomirska Chairperson
Political Science and Global Development Studies
Saint Marys University
EMAIL: emailprotected
For any questions about the position or the application process please contact the Chairperson at: emailprotected.
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