Assistant Professor Or Lecturer, Political Science (Limited Term)

Assistant Professor or Lecturer, Political Science (Limited Term)Location: CBUCompetition Number: 64Deadline: October 13, 2024 at 11:59 pmThe 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).
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.
Course loading would consist of 3 courses in the winter semester and 3 courses to be assigned over the following semesters. Political Science courses are delivered in-person, online, and dual mode.
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.Short listed 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 may not be considered.
Applications must be received by October 13, 2024.

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