Call for Applications
Teaching Fellowship
DEVS 361 Policy Advocacy in Global Development
Online, Winter 2027
The Department of Global Development Studies at Queen’s University invites applications from suitably qualified full-time graduate students at Queen’s University interested in teaching DEVS 361 Policy Advocacy in Global Development (online) in Winter 2027.
Winter term appointments are for the period of January 1, 2027 to April 30, 2027, with classes in session from January 4, 2027 to April 5, 2027.
Course Description
Qualifications
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals who display an in-depth knowledge and experience in teaching in the field of global development studies. This includes demonstrated interpersonal and teaching skills, including the ability to collaborate and work with faculty members, staff, and students with diverse backgrounds. Graduate Teaching Fellows are the instructors of record for the course and carry full responsibility. Duties include planning, preparing class materials, teaching, meeting with and/or responding to student queries, grading assignments, and reporting grades. Graduate Teaching Fellows are expected to comply with all Queen’s University Policies.
Candidates must be enrolled as a Ph.D. student at Queen’s University and must have completed their comprehensive examinations and defended their doctoral research proposal at the time of application.
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen’s University is committed to employment, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black, racialized/visible minority and Indigenous people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons.
The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation during this process, please contact: Global Development Studies, Barbra Lalonde, 613-533-6000, extension 77210.
Graduate Teachings Assistants and Teaching Fellows at Queen's University are governed by the Collective Agreement for Teaching Assistants and Teaching Fellows between PSAC Local 901 and Queen's University.
Remuneration will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement, and appointments are subject to funding and enrolment criteria.
Application Instructions
Applications must include:
- a cover letter that provides an overview of teaching experience, including any prior experience teaching in the field of policy advocacy;
- a complete and current curriculum vitae;
- transcript(s);
- a letter of reference from one (1) referee; and
- any other relevant materials the candidate wishes to submit for consideration such as a teaching dossier, student evaluations, etc.
The letter of reference should be sent separately by the deadline by a qualified referee who is familiar with the applicant's teaching experience directly to hub1-hr@queensu.ca.
Applicants are required to indicate their Preference Group (if applicable) as outlined in Article 12.08 in Collective Agreement for Teaching Assistants and Teaching Fellows between PSAC Local 901 and Queen's University within their cover letter. Applicants who are applying for more than one position are encouraged to rank their course and term preferences within their cover letter.
Please arrange to have applications and supporting documentation sent directly to:
Ms. Barbra Lalonde, Hub-1 Manager
Department of Global Development Studies
Queen’s University
Kingston, ON K7L 3N9
Email: hub1-hr@queensu.ca
Application Deadline
Applications will be received until Friday, August 28 at 4:00 pm. Review of applications will commence shortly thereafter, and the final appointment is subject to budgetary approval.