Department of Political Science

Application Deadline:   June 15, 2024

Reference # SSH-2024-25-02

Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Campus, invites applications for one tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science, in Comparative Politics, specializing in Law and Public Policy. We seek an active scholar with a commitment to excellence in teaching and research, interested in contributing significantly to our vibrant academic community.  The academic rank of the appointment will be commensurate with the qualifications of the successful candidate. The position will commence on August 1, 2024.

Lakehead's Political Science Department is known for its high-quality teaching and programs, and for professors who invest in their students' success. Together, students and faculty study Canadian and International politics through an examination of the ideas, practices, structures and powers that shape and govern our participation in political communities.

Responsibilities of the successful candidate shall include:

• Teach undergraduate courses in Comparative Politics, with a focus on Law and Public Policy, covering topics such as policy analysis, local, provincial, and federal governance structures, and the interaction between law and politics in Canada.
• Conduct original research in Comparative Politics, publishing scholarly work in leading peer-reviewed journals and presenting findings at national and international conferences.
• Mentor and advise undergraduate students, guiding them in research projects, thesis preparation, and career development.
• Participate actively in departmental and university service, contributing to curriculum development, committee work, and academic initiatives.

"Experience with experiential learning and online or alternative modes of delivery is highly desired."

Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in Political Science or a related field, with a specialization in Comparative Politics, Law, Public Policy, or a relevant subfield.
• Demonstrated expertise in comparative methodologies, with a focus on legal and policy analysis across different political systems and regions.
• A strong record of scholarly research, including publications in leading academic journals, and the potential for securing external funding.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching, evidenced by teaching evaluations, syllabi, and innovative pedagogical approaches.
• Ability to contribute to the diversity and inclusivity of the academic community through research, teaching, and service.

Lakehead is a comprehensive university with a reputation for innovative programs and cutting-edge research. Our campuses are located in Thunder Bay on the traditional lands of the Fort William First Nation, Signatory to the Robinson Superior Treaty of 1850 and in Orillia on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg, and Rama First Nation. Lakehead University acknowledges the history that many nations hold in the areas around our campuses and is committed to a relationship with Métis and Inuit and First Nations peoples. Lakehead has approximately 10,000 students and 2,160 faculty and staff. With an emphasis on collaborative learning and independent critical thinking and a multidisciplinary teaching approach, Lakehead offers a variety of degree and diploma programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels through its nine faculties, including Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Health and Behavioural Sciences, Natural Resources Management, Science and Environmental Studies, Social Sciences and Humanities, Graduate Studies, and Faculty of Law. For further information, please visit: www.lakeheadu.ca.

For further information, please contact Dr. Toby Rollo, Chair. Detailed information on the Department of Political Science and our programs is available at: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/departments/political-science

Review of applications will begin on June 16, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. The electronic application (in the form of one PDF document) quoting Reference # SSH-2024-25-02, should include: a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness (including a statement of teaching philosophy, course outlines and teaching evaluations for previously-taught courses), a statement of a research plan (current and future interests), copies of the three most significant publications, and the names and contact information of three references. A completed Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada.pdf form must accompany your package. 

Applicants should submit their electronic application to:

Dr. Glenda Bonfiacio
Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Email:  ssh@lakeheadu.ca

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and other equity-seeking groups. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. This is in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements.

Lakehead University has an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan 2019-2024 with a goal to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as measured by increasing representation of under-represented groups among applicants, candidates and hires. We encourage candidates to self-identify, if you are from an under-represented group, and prefer candidates with the knowledge, competencies and relationships derived from lived experience. Experience working with Indigenous or racialized communities, and/or members of other equity-deserving groups is a strong asset. A lived experience or worked experience of any of these issues is preferred.

We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified. Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343.8010 ext. 8334 orhuman.resources@lakeheadu.cato make appropriate arrangements.

This position is subject to budgetary approval.