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McGill University
Department of Political Science
Faculty of Arts

Full-time tenure-track position in Political Science at the rank of Assistant Professor

Subfield: Political Behavior with a focus on Canadian Politics and/or Canadian/US Politics

The Department of Political Science at McGill University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Political Behavior with a focus on Canadian Politics and/or Canadian/US Politics. Applicants may focus on Canadian Political Behaviour research only; or they may specialize in Political Behaviour research comparatively between Canada and the United States. The Department expects the candidate to contribute to teaching in the newly established Methods subfield at the undergraduate and graduate level.

The appointment is expected to be at the rank of Assistant Professor, but appointments at a higher rank are possible under exceptional circumstances. The position start date is August 1, 2025 (negotiable up to January 1, 2026).

The Department of Political Science engages in world-class research and teaching across diverse theoretical, thematic, and methodological approaches to the study of politics.  For more information about the Department of Political Science, please visit our website at: https://www.mcgill.ca/politicalscience/.

Inquiries may be directed to Professor Dietlind Stolle, Chair of the Department of Political Science, at chair.polisci@mcgill.ca.

Job Duties:
Teaching, research, and service to the institution.  All McGill faculty members are expected to contribute to service activities within their units, the University, and the wider scholarly community.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

Candidates should have completed their PhD or be near completion. An applicant’s record of performance must provide evidence of outstanding research potential and the ability/potential to teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate level, as well as evidence (or intentions) of undergraduate and graduate supervision and of mentoring students with diverse lived experiences.

McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing. However, knowledge of French is an asset.

Faculty/Department/Unit:

Department of Political Science

Faculty of Arts

Job Type:
Tenure-track

Rank:
Assistant Professor

Salary:
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
 

Application Deadline:
Applications should be received by February 20, 2025, to guarantee full consideration, although applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled.
 

Required Documents:

The following supporting documents are required:

A cover letter and curriculum vitae;

A statement of research;

A writing sample (article or chapter length);

A teaching statement, as well as course evaluations and syllabi if available;

Three confidential letters of reference submitted directly by the referees (You will be sent an email with instructions on how to provide referee contact information shortly after application).

Please note that depending on your nationality, it may be necessary for you to have a valid Canadian Visa to travel should you be invited to a campus visit.

McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.

At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry.

McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record.

McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through accommodation policies and procedures. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.