Department of Political Science
The Department of Political Science, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, York University, invites applications from qualified candidates for a one-year Sessional Assistant Professor position in Political Theory to commence July 1, 2015. Applicants must have a PhD in Political Science with demonstrable excellence, or the promise of excellence, in teaching and scholarly research. The successful candidate will have expertise in the area of the History of Political Thought with research and teaching experience in this area. The appointment carries a teaching load of three full courses or the equivalent.
York University is an Affirmative Action (AA) employer and strongly values diversity, including gender and sexual diversity, within its community. The AA program, which applies to Aboriginal people, visible minorities, people with disabilities, and women, can be found at www.yorku.ca/acadjobs or by calling the AA office at 416-736-5713. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Temporary entry for citizens of the U.S.A., Mexico may apply per the provisions of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) or citizens of Chile may apply per the provisions of the Canada Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA).
Applicants should submit a letter of application outlining their professional experience and research interests, an up-to-date curriculum vitae, and a teaching dossier, and arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be sent directly. Apply to: Professor David Mutimer, Chair, Department of Political Science, South 669 Ross Building, York University, 4700 Keele St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M3J 1P3.
Email: polschr@yorku.ca - (Subject line: "CLA Political Theory")
The deadline for applications is February 27, 2015. All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval.
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