The University of Northern British Columbia invites applications for a tenure-track position in the Department of Political Science at the rank of Assistant Professor, with a proposed starting date of July 1, 2025. As an institution committed to the fostering of an inclusive and transformative learning environment, UNBC values high quality and growth in both teaching and scholarship.

The Department of Political Science is seeking a scholar in the field of Political Theory who specializes in Contemporary Political Theory. Applicants must also be able to teach the History of Ideas. Applicants who can teach in an additional subfield of Political Science will be of particular interest. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for teaching core courses in Political Theory and specialized courses in their areas of expertise. They will also coordinate the Department’s Minor in Philosophy program.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in Political Theory, demonstrated teaching experience, an active program of research in the field of Contemporary Political Theory that complements their teaching and promotes the Department and the University nationally and internationally, and a strong publication record and plan for future research.

The Department offers programs of study at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including a Bachelor of Arts, a Master of Arts and a Minor in Political Science, several undergraduate joint majors with other programs of study at UNBC, a Minor in Philosophy and a Certificate in Local Government Administration. For more information, visit our website at https://www.unbc.ca/political-science. 

For information including application instructions, please see the below link to the job posting.