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Senior Instructor in Political Science (Victoria, BC, Canada) |
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UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA
DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE
SENIOR INSTRUCTOR POSITION
The Department of Political Science at the University of Victoria is seeking a Senior Instructor for appointment July 1, 2009. The successful applicant will be responsible for coordinating two sections of a new introductory team-taught course at the 100 level, as well as for teaching six other undergraduate courses in the Winter and Summer sessions. He/she should be dedicated towards excellence in undergraduate teaching, possess a Master’s degree or higher qualification, and have had substantial and successful teaching experience at a university or college. Candidates from any area of political science are invited to apply but those with broad expertise in international relations, comparative politics and/or political theory will be given preference. There are also some service responsibilities, but no research expectations are associated with this position. Candidates should familiarize themselves with the departmental course offerings at: http://web.uvic.ca/poli
The appointment is initially under a three-year contract, with an expectation of reappointment if the candidate has met expectations and demonstrated superior teaching effectiveness. Senior Instructors have the potential to be promoted to the rank of Teaching Professor and be tenured.
Applications should be directed to Professor Colin J. Bennett, Chair, Department of Political Science, University of Victoria, P.O. Box 3060, Victoria, BC Canada V8W 3R4 (
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) by October 15th, 2008. Applications should include: 1) A full teaching dossier, including copies of course outlines and prior teaching evaluations; 2) a full CV; and 3) the names and addresses of three referees who have agreed to support the candidate’s application.
The University of Victoria is an equity employer and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, Aboriginal Peoples, peoples of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
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