Part-Time Professor - ECS 4502 000 - Winter 2027

Saint Paul University; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 4,500 - 7,500; Part time

Job summary

Saint-Paul University seeks a Part-Time Professor to teach ECS 4502 for Winter 2027 in-class, at the Ottawa campus. The course runs January 11, 2027 to April 14, 2027, Fridays 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM, in French (FR).

A Ph.D. or Master’s degree in political science, sociology, international relations, peace and conflict studies, or a related discipline is required, with demonstrated university-level teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or master's degree in political science, sociology, international relations, peace and conflict studies, or a related discipline, with expertise relevant to the course.
• University-level teaching experience in conflict, political sociology, or international relations.
• Research experience on causes of conflict, political violence, armed conflict, or related phenomena.
• Ability to integrate theoretical approaches with empirical case studies and develop students’ critical analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the ECS 4502 course in-class as scheduled for Winter 2027.
• Engage students through lectures, discussions, and assessments in a university setting.

Skills

Passive bilingualism

Sensitivity to diversity

Proficiency with learning tools

Education

Ph.D. or master's degree in political science, sociology, international relations, peace and conflict studies, or related discipline

Job description

Part-Time Professor - ECS 4502 000 - Winter 2027

35306A Ottawa, ON, CA

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1392

Winter 2027

Vacancy: 1

*As indicated in Appendix A of the collective agreement for part-time professors.

Functions:

A Part-Time Professor is required for the following course:

Term

Course code

Course title

Faculty

Winter 2027

ECS 4502

000

Faculties of Human Sciences and Philosophy

Description of the delivery mode: 000 - In-class courses: This type of course is offered in the classroom, in the presence of the professor and students.

Date

Schedule

Mode of Delivery

Language

January 11, 2027-

April 14 2027

Friday 1:30Pm – 4:30PM

In-class courses

FR

Course description:An examination of various factors that explain conflict and violence, including social classes, the unequal distribution of resources, culture, religion, institutions, decision-making constraints, and rational behavior. An introduction to game theory as applied to the study of conflict.

Required experience and qualifications:

• Passive proficiency in the second official language
• Sensitivity to multiple differences (including abilities, genders, and cultures) and to students' concerns.
• Proficiency with both in-person and online learning tools
• Passive proficiency in the second official language
• Sensitivity to diverse differences (particularly regarding abilities, gender, and culture) and to students’ concerns.
• Proficiency in face-to-face and online learning tools
• Ph.D. or master’s degree in political science, sociology, international relations, peace and conflict studies, or a related discipline, with expertise relevant to the course.
• In-depth knowledge of the main sociological and rationalist approaches explaining the causes of conflict.
• Proficiency in theoretical debates concerning social inequalities, collective mobilization, strategic incentives, information problems, and credible commitments.
• Relevant experience in university-level teaching in a field related to conflict, political sociology, or international relations.
• Research experience on the causes of conflict, political violence, armed conflict, or related phenomena.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate theoretical approaches with empirical case studies, as well as to develop students’ critical analysis skills.

Please note that Saint-Paul University will prioritize the professors that are already affiliated with the University according to article 14.6 of the part-time professor’s collective agreement.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. We will be contacting only those candidates who have been chosen for the next step of the selection process.