The Department of Political Studies at Queen’s is a medium-sized department with twenty-six full-time regular faculty members who teach in all areas of the political science discipline. All our members have active research programs and share a commitment to providing the best learning experience for our students at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. As such, the Department invites applications from all qualified individuals for the opportunities listed below.
All inquiries should be directed to Gail MacAllister at pols.manager@queensu.ca.
Job Opportunities
All Faculty appointments and opportunities will be posted here.
**None are currently available.
The Department offers three Post-Doctoral Fellowships:
The Department welcomes inquiries from students who are applying for a Social Science and Humanities Research Council post-doctoral fellowship. Please e-mail the Head of the Department and the intended supervisor for further information.
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The Buchanan Postdoctoral Fellowship in Canadian Democracy
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The Peacock Postdoctoral Fellowship
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We are currently accepting applications for the Peacock Post-Doctoral Fellowship (PDF 92KB). This fellowship provides an opportunity to spend time in an intellectually stimulating environment conducting research, writing, and teaching.
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Date of posting: May 2, 2022
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The Deadline for all applications is May 12, 2022.
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The Skelton-Clark Postdoctoral Fellowship
Teaching Fellowships
We are seeking applications for the following courses:
FALL TERM 2022:
POLS 312/3.0 Political Behaviour
POLS 313/3.0 Mass Media and Politics
POLS 317/3.0 Charter Politics
POLS 319/3.0 Public Discourse in Canada: Issues and Debates
POLS 328/3.0 Topics in European Politics
POLS 348/3.0 Middle East Politics
POLS 355/3.0 Issues in Contemporary Political Theory
POLS 364/3.0 International Peace and Security
POLS 366/3.0 The United Nations
POLS 382/3.0 Gender and Social Policy
POLS 405/3.0 International Relations: Questions & Challenges
POLS 433/3.0 Problems of American Democracy
POLS 457/3.0 Issues in Global Justice
POLS 485/3.0 Seminar in Women and Politics
POLS 590A/3.0 Thesis:
The 590 coordinator organizes skills-based workshops throughout the academic year, supports honours thesis students and their supervisors, and hosts the Honours Thesis Colloquium in April. The contract will differ from those teaching a course.
WINTER TERM 2023:
POLS 241/3.0 Comparative Politics: Transformations
POLS 244/3.0 Comparative Politics: Democracy and Democratization
POLS 327/3.0 Topics in Comparative Politics
POLS 347/3.0 Politics of Africa
POLS 380/3.0 Puzzles in Political Economy
POLS 392/3.0 Topics in Canadian Politics
POLS 397/3.0 Topics in Gender and Politics
POLS 406/3.0 Comparative Politics: Questions & Challenges
POLS 415/3.0 Canadian Federalism
POLS 432/3.0 The Modern Welfare State
POLS 434/3.0 Multiculturalism
POLS 456/3.0 Theories of Identity Politics
POLS 482/3.0 Public Policy
POLS 483/3.0 Justice and Gender
POLS 590B/3.0 Thesis:
The 590 coordinator organizes skills-based workshops throughout the academic year, supports honours thesis students and their supervisors, and hosts the Honours Thesis Colloquium in April. The contract will differ from those teaching a course.
The above courses will be available to be taught in person by Teaching Fellows in the Department of Political Studies, in 2022-2023. This advertisement is directed at currently registered doctoral students in the Department of Political Studies. The term is negotiable.
For more information on specific courses, consult the Arts and Science Calendar for a list of Course Descriptions. See this link: Arts and Science Calendar
Applicants are to submit an application file consisting of an unofficial transcript (from SOLUS is acceptable), an up-to-date curriculum vitae, a two-paragraph (maximum) summary of the proposed course’s focus, and an email or short letter (a sentence or two) from doctoral supervisors indicating that the applicant is in a position to teach. Expressions of interest must be sent to Gail MacAllister (pols.manager@queensu.ca) by March 8th, 2022 - Applications have since closed.
Remuneration will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement between PSAC (Local 901, Unit 1) and Queens University and shall follow Section 12.08 (Appointment of Teaching Fellows). All positions are subject to funding and enrolment criteria.
Date of posting: February 23rd, 2022.
Deadline date: Applications Deadline has closed.
All Term Adjunct appointments and opportunities will be posted here.
TWO-YEAR TERM ADJUNCT TEACHING POSITION AVAILABLE
TWO-YEAR TERM ADJUNCT TEACHING POSITION.pdf
Date of Posting: June 20th, 2022
Deadline Date: July 15th, 2022