Assistant Professor or Lecturer, Political Science (Limited Term)Cape Breton University, 1250 Grand Lake Rd, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Req #64
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Department of L'nu Political, and Social Studies in the School of Arts and Social Sciences at Cape Breton University invites applications for a full-time limited term position in Canadian Public Administration at the rank of Assistant Professor or Lecturer. This position will commence January 1, 2025 (or as soon as possible thereafter) and will conclude on December 20, 2025, subject to budgetary approval.
The successful candidate will possess a minimum of a graduate degree in a relevant field of study. Qualified applicants should have demonstrated teaching experience in delivering courses in Canadian Government, Canadian Public Administration, and Public Sector Management. Required courses in each of these areas are used to meet the subject requirements for the undergraduate Diploma in Government Management Program (DGM).
The required courses are also used to fulfill degree requirements as part of both the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Community Studies Degree Programs. Political Science courses are delivered in-person, online, and dual mode. Course loading would consist of 3 courses in the winter semester and 3 courses to be assigned over the following semesters.
Sample courses that could be assigned for the 2025 semesters include Introduction to Canadian Government and Politics, Introduction to Canadian Public Administration, Public Sector Management, Provincial Politics in Canada, Government-Business Relations in Canada, Local Government in Canada, Leaders and Leadership, and Canadian Public Administration: Financial and Human Resource Management. The ability to teach quantitative or qualitative research methods would be considered an asset.
Finally, the successful candidate will be required to participate fully in the collegial life of the university by accepting administrative duties within the department and participating on university-wide committees and governance bodies.
Applications for the successful candidate will include a:
Cover letter describing the expertise of the applicantStatement of teaching philosophyStatement of researchComplete CV including a list of publicationsEvidence of effective teachingList of at least three references.Shortlisted candidates may be required to submit three reference letters. Please upload all required documents to Additional Documents if no designated area is listed. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
The union affiliation of this position is with the Cape Breton University Faculty Association.
Applications must be received by October 13th, 2024. Cape Breton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty, and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply but applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. CBU is committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and applicants are encouraged to self-identify if they are part of a marginalized community or have experience working with Indigenous communities. If we contact you for an interview and you are a person with a disability who requires technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance.
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