Sessional Instructor, Winter 2028, Foreign Policy Analysis, School of Public Policy

University of Calgary; Calgary; On-site; CAD 5,000 - 8,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Calgary invites applications for sessional instructor appointments to teach PPOL 699: Foreign Policy Analysis for Winter 2028 within the MPP Graduate Program. The candidate should have excellent teaching credentials and a strong commitment to postgraduate education.

Applicants with a doctoral degree in a related field are preferred. Prior involvement with the MPP program is an asset, and the University emphasizes equity and inclusion in its recruitment process.

Qualifications

• Candidates should demonstrate excellent teaching credentials and a strong commitment to graduate-level teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach PPOL 699: Foreign Policy Analysis for Winter 2028, focusing on theories and empirical findings.

Skills

Teaching

Post-graduate teaching

Strong teaching commitment

Education

Doctoral degree

Job description

Description

The School of Public Policy is Canada¿s leading policy school, which provides hands-on training in Canada and abroad through a Master of Public Policy (MPP), MSc in Sustainable Energy Development, and Executive Training Programs. Its alumni can be found in leadership positions in the private, public and non-profit sectors across Canada.

The MPP Graduate Program invites applications for sessional instructor appointments to teach the following courses:
Winter 2028
PPOL 699: Foreign Policy Analysis

This course is designed to familiarize graduate students with the field foreign policy analysis, generally considered to be a distinct subject within the broader field of International Relations. The course will focus on theories and empirical findings, using a level-of-analysis approach to explore the factors that influence foreign policy decisions.

Position Requirements

The School of Public policy is seeking a candidate with excellent teaching credentials and a demonstrated background in the subject matter for the course. Applicants must have a strong commitment to teaching, particularly at the post-graduate level, and ideally hold an earned doctoral degree in an area closely related to the course to be taught. Previous involvement with the MPP program is an asset.

The application deadline is October 31, 2026.

We thank you for your application. Only successful applicants will be contacted.

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy ii' taa'poh'to'p committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding diversity EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments and requests for accommodations can be sent to People & Culture ([e-mail]).

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)

The terms and conditions of this appointment, including salary, are governed by the collective agreement between the Faculty Association of the University of Calgary and the Governors of the University of Calgary. Detailed information is available here.

For a listing of all academic opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Academic Careers website. For more information about the School of Public Policy, click here.

About the University of Calgary

UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

About Calgary, Alberta

Calgary is one of the world'scleanest cities and has been named one of the world's most livable cities for years.Calgary is a city of leaders - inbusiness, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit froma growing number of world-class dining and cultural eventsand enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour's drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.

With a growing urban Indigenous population of approximately 50,000 people, there are several Indigenous organizations and many events and ceremonies taking place in the city throughout the year.