Assistant Professor, Political Science

MacEwan International; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

MacEwan University in Edmonton invites applications for an entry-level, full-time tenure-track appointment in Political Science, specializing in Canadian Politics, commencing July 1, 2027. The role involves teaching six courses annually, maintaining an active research program, and providing service to the university.

A terminal degree in Political Science or near completion is required, with evidence of teaching excellence preferred.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in Political Science or near completion.
• Post-secondary teaching experience or evidence of excellence in teaching.
• Ability to teach in more than one sub-field, supported by an ongoing research program.

Responsibilities

• Teach six courses per year at all levels of the curriculum.
• Carry out an ongoing research program.
• Provide service to the University.

Education

Terminal degree in Political Science

Job description

Department of Anthropology, Economics, and Political Science, Faculty of Arts and Science

Competition No. 26.10.258

Competition No. 26.10.258 Posting Date October 20, 2026

Category

Closing Date

Full-Time Tenure-Track Commensurate with qualifications and experience. New hires will normally be placed within the first 8 steps of the Assistant Professor salary table. A review of applications will begin November 15, 2026 and continue until a suitable candidate is found.

About Us

MacEwan University is where caring faculty help people connect their passions to their future paths. Located in the heart of Edmonton's diverse and dynamic downtown community, and on the traditional lands of Treaty 6 First Nations and homelands of the Métis people, MacEwan is known for exceptional undergraduate learning. With its dedication to teaching excellence, informed by scholarly research, innovation, and creative activity, MacEwan provides an exceptional collaborative and supportive learning environment with a commitment to human rights, environmental sustainability, and opportunities for community engagement. We are committed to creating an equitable, diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community for all peoples, cultures, and identities.
Our comprehensive undergraduate university offers 55 programs to more than 21,000 full- and part-time students in business, communications, community and human services, design, fine and performing arts, health, humanities, natural science, nursing, public safety, and social science. Through a wide array of experiential learning opportunities, and strategic relationships in the community, we partner with others to produce graduates of stature. Along with a robust grounding in their chosen disciplines, MacEwan students are given durable life skills that prepare them to take on the world.

The Department of Anthropology, Economics, and Political Science in the Faculty of Arts and Science invites applications for an entry-level, full-time, tenure-track appointment in Political Science, in the field of Canadian Politics at the rank of Assistant Professor, commencing July 1, 2027, subject to final budgetary approval.

This is a teaching, research, and service position, with a normal teaching load of six courses per year at all levels of the curriculum. Preferred candidates will have post-secondary teaching experience that provides evidence of excellence or promise of excellence in teaching. The ability to teach in more than one sub-field, supported by an ongoing research program, is an asset.

You will teach six courses per year, carry out an ongoing research program, and provide service to the University.

You must have, or be close to completion of, a terminal degree in Political Science, and an ongoing research program relevant to the teaching of Canadian Politics.

You will submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching dossier (including recent teaching evaluations), statement of research interests, and sample of scholarly work.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the Department Chair to provide three (3) letters of reference sent directly from referees.

Only selected candidates will be required to submit official transcripts sent directly from the institutions where you completed your degrees.

Questions about this opportunity may be addressed to Gaelan Murphy, Department Chair, at [e-mail] .

This position is included under the Faculty Association collective agreement

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

MacEwan University is committed to fostering the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion within our community, and we are dedicated to removing barriers that have been historically encountered and are currently experienced by some members of our society. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, visible minorities, women, persons with disabilities, sexual and gender minorities, and members of all equity-deserving groups. We believe that the diversity of our students, staff, and faculty serves as a strength of our institution and benefit to society. We are committed to ensuring full and inclusive participation for all in our community.

Accessibility Statement

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